1. South West to receive almost £5 million to provide additional dental appointments

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    £50 million will be made available to the NHS in England to allow people suffering from oral pain, disease, and infection to get the care they need. £4,726,000 has been allocated to the South West.

  2. Recommendations to improve local stroke services agreed by NHS commissioners

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    The Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group said the changes will mean fewer people die or experience long-term disability following a stroke. Services are expected to be fully in place from November 2022.

  3. Local NHS renews campaign to encourage people with non-life-threatening medical conditions to call 111 first

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    The NHS in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire is encouraging people to contact NHS 111 for help with urgent but not life-threatening medical needs, rather than going straight to local A&E departments.

  4. The public agenda for our next Prioritisation Panel on February 15

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    See how we work out the main health and care priorities for North Somerset from your feedback. Our meeting at 12:00pm on February 15 is where we action your comments or concerns with providers to ensure what you tell us makes a difference.

  5. Safe Haven Crisis & Recovery Centre in Weston receives £10,000 donation

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    Howards Motor Group said they wanted to make a "meaningful financial contribution to their incredible efforts". The Safe Haven provides mental health support and a safe space for people in acute emotional distress. Image © Mark Simmons Photography.

  6. NHS survey seeks views on next steps to further improve services at Weston General Hospital

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    The NHS in Weston-super-Mare, Worle and surrounding areas is asking local people to respond to a survey about its vision and ambition to secure Weston General Hospital as a thriving hospital at the heart of the community.

  7. Provider of NHS 111 services in North Somerset rated 'Outstanding' by independent regulator

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    Practice Plus Group - NHS 111 South West, who have a contact centre in Bristol and answer NHS 111 calls from people across the South West, were found to be safe, effective, caring, responsive, and well-led by the Care Quality Commission.

  8. The public agenda for our next Prioritisation Panel on May 17

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    See how we work out the main health and care priorities for North Somerset from your feedback. Our meeting at 12:00pm on May 17 is where we action your comments or concerns with providers to ensure what you tell us makes a difference.

  9. "This is another scandal where it’s clear that lessons from past tragedies haven’t been learnt" - Healthwatch England's response to the Ockenden review

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    Healthwatch England has responded to the Independent Review of Maternity Services at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, led by Donna Ockenden. The review examined almost 1,600 clinical incidents and found repeated failures in care.

  10. Get involved in turning the plans for Weston General Hospital into action

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    Doctors, nurses and other health professionals have worked with the public and staff to draw up plans for the future of Weston General Hospital. The public have the opportunity to share their feedback at a range of public engagement events.

  11. Disabled people being left behind due to a lack of accessible healthcare information

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    Disabled people and people with sensory loss have a legal right to get health and social care information in a way that's accessible for them. Yet Healthwatch England has found one in five people struggle to understand the information they receive.

  12. The public agenda for our next Prioritisation Panel on August 16

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    See how we work out the main health and care priorities for North Somerset from your feedback. Our meeting at 12pm on August 16 is where we action your comments or concerns with providers to ensure what you tell us makes a difference.

  13. Graham Road Surgery and Horizon Health Centre rated 'requires improvement' by independent regulator of health and social care

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    The Care Quality Commission found that Graham Road did not always provide care in a way that kept patients safe, and Horizon Health Centre did not have complete risk assessments or vaccination records for staff.

  14. Weston General Hospital rating moves up from 'inadequate' to 'requires improvement'

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    The hospital was rated 'inadequate' in June 2021 by the Care Quality Commission, after the independent regulator of health and social care in England raised concerns over patient safety.

  15. Results of the GP Patient Survey 2022

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    The GP Patient Survey is an England-wide survey, providing data about patients’ experiences of their GP practices. It asks about issues such as making an appointment, getting through to your GP practice on the phone, and access to online services.

  16. 'The barriers to accessing timely care can put people’s lives at risk' - Healthwatch England's response to the Care Quality Commission's 'State of Care' report

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    The Care Quality Commission is the independent regulator of health and social care in England. Their latest report sets out the challenges the NHS and social care sector face: 'the health and care system is gridlocked, unable to operate effectively.'

  17. Experiences of being in hospital for people with a learning disability and autistic people

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    The Care Quality Commission says people with a learning disability and autistic people "continue to face barriers when accessing health care and treatment" after collecting people’s experiences from 8 hospital trusts in England.

  18. Is North Somerset deaf aware?

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    The North Somerset Deaf Awareness Partnership surveyed the d/Deaf community, asking which services are and are not deaf aware. Call centres and the Audiology Department at Weston General Hospital were among those that were found to be not deaf aware.

  19. Share your feedback about Graham Road Surgery or Horizon Health Centre

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    If you're a patient at either surgery, we'd like to hear about your experience. How easy is it to book an appointment? Are you happy with the care you've received? Let us know by completing our short survey.

  20. Share your experience: maternal mental health

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    Have you given birth since April 2020? Did you experience any mental health issues or emotional challenges such as low mood before getting pregnant? We'd like to hear your story and find out if you got the support you needed from the NHS.

  21. Findings: what keeps you happy, healthy and well?

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    Earlier this year, the local Integrated Care Board asked residents for feedback on what keeps us all well, what support we need, and what barriers to keeping well exist. Here's what you said.