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COVID-19 cases in North Somerset up by 10%, as council pledges to increase rapid testing in the community
While cases in Bristol and South Gloucestershire have fallen, COVID-19 cases in North Somerset are up by 10%, with a total of 880 cases recorded.
19 January 2021
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Vaccine programme musn't 'breed complacency' says Boris during his visit to Bristol
If you’re over 80 and still haven’t had your Covid-19 vaccine the message is – you’ll be contacted very soon. By the end of this week, every neighbourhood area in BNSSG will have a GP practice vaccination centre up and running.
12 January 2021
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Do you have questions about what Healthwatch does? Want to know what we do with your feedback, or how you can help improve health and social care services? Watch our video to find out.
12 January 2021
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Weston Hospital open to outpatients - attend appointments and A&E as normal
Patients should attend outpatient appointments at Weston Hospital as normal despite a rise in Covid-19 admissions. The A & E department is also open but people are advised to call NHS 111 first if it is not a life-threatening emergency.
7 January 2021
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Roll-out for Covid-19 vaccinations starts at two North Somerset sites
Local vaccination services run by GPs open this week, as the roll-out of the biggest immunisation programme in NHS history starts
23 December 2020
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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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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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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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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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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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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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