health open letter
Open letter shows progress in reopening health services ahead of winter
An open letter outlining plans to get services back to their pre-pandemic levels but still ensure everyone’s safety has been released.
20 September 2020
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Jump in coronavirus cases means North Somerset has highest amount per 100,000 people in South West
People are being warned to be more vigilant with 53 coronavirus cases reported in the last week in North Somerset. This means it has the highest number of cases per 100,000 people in the South West of 25. The national average is 15.
10 September 2020
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mental health
New 24-hour helpline launches for those struggling with affects of pandemic
A new 24/7 phoneline to help people cope with the pressures of Covid-19 and beyond has been launched for people in the Bristol, North Somerset and South Glos region.
4 September 2020
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Lee left in pain after long wait for hernia op which was cancelled due to Covid-19
Communication needs to improve for patients as Lee, of Portishead, was kept waiting for months with a painful hernia. He had no idea if he was on a waiting list for an operation after #Covid-19 struck.
27 August 2020
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NHS Race and Health Observatory
A new NHS centre to investigate the effects of race and ethnicity on people’s health has got the go ahead after Covid 19 helped to focus minds on the continuing problem of racism in medicine.
4 August 2020
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shielding stories
Shielding stories - an insight into how vulnerable people coped in North Somerset
Older and more vulnerable people have told Healthwatch how they coped with coronavirus with many admitting their mental health had suffered and they often felt lonely.
21 July 2020
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First Do No Harm
First Do No Harm is a report published last week of the Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review. Read more to learn more about the report, why it was commissioned and its findings.
21 July 2020
Report
EV horizon
Latest Enter and View report: Horizon Health Centre
We visited Horizon Health Centre, Weston, earlier this year to observe the practice on a working day and gather feedback from patients. We heard about difficulties getting appointments and have made recommendations to help patients.
15 July 2020
Report
Enter and view
Our latest Enter and View for Graham Road Surgery
We visited Graham Road surgery, Weston, earlier this year to observe the practice in action and talk to patients about their experiences of seeing a GP and further care or treatment. Read what we found and our recommendations for improvements.
14 July 2020
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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.
7 July 2020
Report
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.
2 July 2020
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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.
16 June 2020
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