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In the Care Quality Commissioning’s intelligent monitoring work, they use readily available national data sets for NHS GP practices relating to important areas of care. -
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Pier Health seeking patient feedback on making appointments at Weston surgeries -
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Our team has run a pilot Digital Inclusion project to give people the confidence to go online to access a range of health services. -
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Clarence Park surgery will close on September 23 and services will then move to Graham Road the next day, Pier Health has confirmed. -
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Pier Health has published its first newsletter to explain what is happening at Graham Road and Clarence Park surgeries since it took over the running of the practices in June. -
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A message from The Mendip Vale Group - special note to patients -
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Read the latest on how the new online booking system askmyGP is working. -
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LaskmyGP was given the thumbs up in the latest reports -
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An urgent meeting is being arranged for the leader of the new contract provider for Clarence Park and Graham Road Surgeries to meet with the Patient Participation Group. -
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Breaking news regarding Graham Road & Clarence Park Surgeries -
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The vice chair of the Clarence Park and Graham Road surgeries’ PPG, Alan Rice, has asked for council backing to stop “CLAREEXIT” – plans to close down the smaller surgery. -
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Health Matters events are free public talks hosted by consultants or senior managers on specialist areas of health, or on issues affecting our hospitals. -
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Going Forward Together
Have your say about our future changes. -
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From Healthwatch England:
Feel in control of your healthcare with these four questions and make a decision that’s right for you. -
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Understanding your rights when registering with your GP -
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Frequently Asked Questions answered from the Healthy Weston project -
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CQC Reports on the future of Graham Road Surgery and Clarence Park Surgery Weston-super-Mare -
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The Closure of Wrington GP Practice and the re-opening of Congresbury GP Practice -
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Bristol, North Somerset and Sough Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group announce you can now book evening and weekend appointments throughout GP practices. -
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NHS England has today announced it will provide £10 million to GPs to support delivery of additional extended hours, out of hours and unscheduled care sessions over winter. -
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Social prescribing schemes across England will receive some funding of £4.5 million to help improve the scheme -
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What do you while you wait? Here are a few suggestions from Healthwatch England on productive things you can do to pass away the time. -
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NHS Improvement has published a patient experience improvement framework designed to support NHS trusts and foundation trusts to achieve good and outstanding ratings in their Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspections. -
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North Somerset Community Partnership Launches Questionnaire on Missed Patient Appointments -
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The national NHS ‘Stay Well This Winter’ campaign launched on Monday 9 October. The campaign is commissioned by NHS England, Public Health England and the Department of Health and aims to ease seasonal pressure on NHS services -
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A round up of all the changes across North Somerset to GP centres, Weston hospital, Sustainability and transformation plans and the proposed merger of Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCG). -
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Tyntesfield Medical Group was commended during a recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for utilising sports centres, dieting groups and charities. -
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The answer is, in short no, but this was one of the 10 common problems found when the Healthwork network spoke to over 11,000 people about their experiences of Primary Care. -
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National Audit Office claims Department of Health plans for 7 day GPs not thought out and claims Department of Health has not ascertained source of funding or cost of extended services -
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Healthwatch North Somerset has identified an increase in feedback from the public relating to the issue of ‘Appointments’ and specifically around the availability of appointments and access to named GPs. -
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The Cedars Surgery is considering a proposal to close its Village branch surgery at Hill Road East, Worle, Weston-super-Mare BS22 9HF. -
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Would you like to support your Local GP Practice? -
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Healthwatch North Somerset GP report urges more 40-74 year-olds to take advantage of NHS health check -
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Do you need advice about what to do in a medical emergency? Nailsea Family Practice will be holding an open day on the 14th March 9.30 – 11.30am. -
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North Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group is one of the GP-led Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) around the country have been approved to jointly commission GP services with NHS England, it has been announced today. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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Many people are struggling with substance abuse and addiction are stuck in a vicious circle - and vice versa. A contributing factor can be adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). -
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At our Prioritisation Panel you can hear first hand how Healthwatch uses your feedback to understand the city's key health issues and works to bring about resolutions to help everyone have better health and care. -
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Find out more about how to get on your GPs learning disability register to ensure you have the Covid-19 vaccine. Being on the register also means you should be invited to have an important health check-up to pick up any symptoms of illness. -
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Do you have a view on the proposed relocation of Graham Road Surgery in Weston-super-Mare? Join a series of workshops for patients and local residents to get involved in the design and development of services as part of the proposed relocation. -
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The Weston Rugby Club is now the preferred site for the relocation of Graham Road Surgery. Have your say on the £3.2 million upgrade planned to create a modern new GP surgery for people living in the centre of Weston. -
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People with learning disabilities are still at risk of dying unnecessarily and receive poorer care – 10 years on from the abuse suffered at Winterbourne View. -
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More GP appointments, additional funding for NHS 111, and improved telephone systems will all make it easier for people to get the care they need. Measures to support GPs include the launch of a zero-tolerance campaign towards abuse of NHS staff. -
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The Care Quality Commission undertook the inspection of Graham Road 'in response to intelligence to suggest there was emerging risk at this practice', which included patient feedback and reports from Healthwatch North Somerset. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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.