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Healthier Together recognised for collaborative working
The Healthier Together Partnership has been officially recognised as an Integrated Care System as a group of 10 organisations working collaboratively to improve health and care across Bristol, North Somerset and South Glos.
16 December 2020
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First Covid vaccine
Historic turning point - Covid vaccines rolled out to first patients at Southmead Hospital
The new Covid-19 vaccine has been rolled out in Bristol today (December 8) – with the over 80s and care home staff first on the list to receive it.
8 December 2020
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Healthwatch BNSSG AGM
Minutes and recording of our first virtual AGM held in October 2020
Here are the minutes of our first virtual AGM when we welcomed over 40 people to hear about our work and achievements over the last year. There is also a recording of the Zoom meeting held in October.
2 December 2020
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Screenshot of a government COVID-19 advice document in Urdu
COVID-19 update: advice in different languages
CASS have been working closely with the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group (BNSSG CCG) over the last few months to ensure all communities in Bristol receive accessible information about COVID-19.
13 November 2020
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Marmot guide
Sir Michael Marmot says Healthwatch can energise and give power to communities
Sir Michael Marmot author of the landmark report Marmot Review: Fair Society, Healthy Lives spoke to Healthwatch about how the Covid-19 pandemic has “amplified” health inequalities even further.
3 November 2020
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HW test and trace recs
Test and Trace - how can it be improved?
Contact tracing is working well in the South West with an 83.3 per cent success rate compared to a national average of 77 per cent.
21 October 2020
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We'd like to hear from you about Bladder and Bowel services during Covid-19
Bladder and Bowel problems are not openly talked about and affect many people. Help us to understand your needs, experiences and concerns by completing our survey by November 30th 2020.
15 October 2020
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Male doctor speaking to a male patient
We'd like to hear from you about Bladder and Bowel services during Covid-19
Bladder and Bowel problems are not openly talked about and affect many people. Please help us to understand your needs, experiences and concerns by completing our survey. Closes 30th November.
15 October 2020
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AGM papers
AGM papers for 12th October 6-7pm
12 October 2020
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Joe has struggled to manage his mental health during lockdown
“I feel completely stuck” - Joe shares his experience with mental health services during lockdown
Joe, from Clapton-in-Gordano in North Somerset, lives with a mental health condition called depersonalisation disorder.
7 October 2020
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View of a dentist's lamp
Dentistry during Covid-19
Healthwatch Bristol, Healthwatch North Somerset and Healthwatch South Gloucestershire have been gathering feedback about dental practice and treatment throughout the Coronavirus pandemic.
6 October 2020
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mental health survey
Your lockdown mental health - how did you cope?
Our new mental health survey has been created with help from people who use Community Mental Health Services. Filling it in for yourself or loved ones will help us understand how services are working for those who need them the most.
22 September 2020
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