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HW annual report

See how we use your views to improve health and care services near you

Read our latest Annual Report for 2019/2020 - we expanded our geographical area and our staff team to make a difference to local health and care services. We take you through our highlights and achievements.

New provider for crisis centre needed

Provider needed for Weston crisis centre

The new crisis centre planned for Weston-super-Mare has taken a step forward with a provider now being sought for the scheme.

PHE impact on BAME communities

Action needed after review shows BAME adversely affected by pandemic

Large scale research and data collection is needed to tackle “humbling inequalities" in Covid-19 death rates, according to the new Public Health England report. We want our feedback to build an understanding of health experiences of BAME groups.

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Weston Hospital now fully reopened

Weston Hospital has now fully reopened and patients who have an appointment scheduled from today onwards should just attend at their allocated time. The A&E service is also now operational again from 8am to 10pm.

Weston reopen

Weston Hospital update - no new cases

There have been no new Covid-19 cases identified at Weston Hospital after inpatients were re-tested this week. Work is ongoing so it can reopen “as soon as possible,” according to the hospital's CEO.

Vol week Tim Evans

Volunteers' Week - thanks Tim

Thank you to our volunteer and Director Tim who is keen to raise the profile of Healthwatch wherever he goes. He loves going to hospital meetings and has attended a lot over the last eight years - with the most recent streaming on YouTube!

vol week John Rose

Volunteers' Week - thank you John!

Thanks John, your work means patients' voices are heard by key decision makers at local hospitals.

Chat-athon - raising awareness of mental health

Happy Talk....Charity We Are Aware is running an all day conversation on Zoom to raise awareness of mental health and the importance of connecting with others to boost your mood!

BAME report

New review says BAME groups at higher risk of dying from Covid-19

A new review has shown the risk of dying from Covid-19 is higher among Black and Asian Minority Ethnic Groups compared to white groups. Healthwatch awaits recommendations from these findings which will really benefit BAME staff and patients.

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Homeschooling during COVID-19

A qualified teacher and mum of three offers advice and information to those struggling to home school during lockdown, including advice on a range of topics - how to structure the day, giving children a choice and how to make learning fun.

Advice and Information

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Temporary Covid-19 testing site in Weston car park

A temporary mobile testing unit has been set-up at Locking Road car park as part of the COVID-19 National Testing Programme for people who are experiencing symptoms.

Advice and Information

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Secure patient transport service to change policies following inadequate rating

A patient transport service for mental health patients in North Somerset has said they are making changes to how they record journeys – following an inadequate rating from the Quality Care Commission.

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