1. BBC news reports on the effect of Cannabis you young brains

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    The BBC report that research finds Cannabis more harmful than alcohol for teen brains

  2. Young people are turning their backs on alcohol

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    “Shunning alcohol becomes ‘mainstream’ among young people as a third are now teetotal,” reports The Independent.

  3. Initiative to reduce unnecessary hospital stays

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    North Somerset Community Partnership, Sirona Care and Bristol Community Health launch initiative to reduce unnecessary hospital stays

  4. NHS hospital in England to cut sugary drinks sales

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    Every NHS hospital has agreed to cut sales of sugary drinks on their premises as part of NHS England action to curb rising levels of obesity.

  5. New online stroke recovery tool

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    My Stroke Guide is a unique online recovery tool that has been developed in partnership with the Stroke Association and stroke survivors, their family members, carers and health professionals.

  6. Patient safety awards

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    The North Somerset Community Partnership announced back in April that The West of England Academic Health Science Network were shortlisted in the Patient Safety Category for the British Medical Journal Awards

  7. Social Care and Support Guide

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    If you or someone you know needs help with day-to-day living because of illness or disability, the NHS website explains your options and where you can get support.

  8. Loneliness more likely to affect young people

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    According to a recent study from the Office of National Statistics, young adults are more likely to feel lonely than older age groups.

  9. Weston hospital - listening event

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    Healthy Weston Listening Event. Come and hear about the work progressing at Weston Hospital.

  10. Carers in crisis are struggling to find help

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    Healthwatch have found that Carers in crisis are struggling to find any help.

  11. NHS England providing additional support for GP's

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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.

  12. Dawn til Dusk celebration for World Mental Health Day

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    People across North Somerset are being invited to boost their mental health by taking part in a series of events to mark World Mental Health Day.

  13. Black History Month Celebration

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    University Hospitals Bristol Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Workers’ (BAMEW) Forum supported by RCN South West invite you to celebrate with them on 17th October 2018.

  14. UK Progress in life expectancy

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    The Office National Statistics has published data which shows that life expectancy has not improved in the UK in 2015 to 2017.

  15. Weston General Hospital Nurse recruitment event

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    Inviting all registered and newly qualified nurses to a recruitment event at Weston General Hospital

  16. New Dementia nurse for Weston General Hospital

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    New Specialist Dementia Nurse for North Somerset’s Weston General Hospital

  17. Funding awarded for homeless health scheme at Bristol Royal Infirmary

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    An innovative scheme to improve health and social care for homeless people attending A&E in Bristol has been awarded permanent funding following a successful 18-month trial.

  18. Have you arranged your flu jab this winter?

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    The Clinical Commissioning Group is encouraging eligible patients to arrange their free flu jab to ensure they stay healthy this winter.

  19. Governing Body Meeting

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    Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group are holding a public governing meeting.

  20. Ideas of funding social care via an 'opt-out' pay as you earn scheme

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    Secretary of State for Health and Social Care floats idea of funding social care via an ‘opt-out’ pay as you earn scheme

  21. Who would you rather be treated by?

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    Would you rather be treated by a fallible human or a compassion-less robot?

  22. Healthwatch North Somerset AGM 2018

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    If it isn’t already in your diary, don’t forget to keep 9th October from 2-4pm free to attend our AGM.

  23. "My voice - my choice" - Leonard Cheshire

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    A series of workshops are being held in Weston-super-Mare to allow disabled adults to share stories and suggest ways of making it easier to be part of the community.

  24. NHS choices re-branded simply as 'the NHS website'

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    The NHS Choices name is to go as part of changes to the UK’s largest health website by NHS England and NHS Digital.

  25. AWP Trust Board meeting

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    The Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership will be holding their next monthly Trust Board meeting on 13 September 2018 at 10:00am – 12:00 noon at Bath NHS House, Newbridge Hill, Bath, BA1 3QE

  26. Community Hospital day room refurbishment

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    North Somerset Community Hospital day room gets a new look

  27. Clevedon Hospital Cleanliness

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    Clevedon Hospital has received 100% positive cleanliness rating

  28. Weston Area Health Trust Annual Public Meeting

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    Weston Area Health NHS Trust's annual public meeting is approaching.

  29. Weston General Hospital celebrate the hard work of staff

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    In the 70th anninversary year of the NHS, praise has been given to the staff of Weston General Hospital.

  30. Update on the Healthy Weston Programme

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    The Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group (BNSSG CCG) have provided an update on the Healthy Weston Programme.

  31. Funding to improve health and social care

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    Funding has been awarded to improve health and social care for people attending A&E in Bristol

  32. Keeping the heart healthy also reduces the risk of dementia

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    Study confirms that keeping the heart healthy also reduces dementia risk

  33. Children's Society have published a report on Good Childhood

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    The 'Good Childhood report' aims to look at modern society and that whilst most children enjoy childhood, a large number of young people are less happy now

  34. Inquiry into integrated care

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    The Government have released a response to the recommendations of the Health and Social Care Committee's inquiry into 'Integrated Care: Organisations, Partnerships and Systems'

  35. Bristol Citizens Panel

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    Bristol's Biggest Think Tank - The Citizens Panel is an online survey run three or four times a year

  36. Social prescribing schemes across England

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    Social prescribing schemes across England will receive some funding of £4.5 million to help improve the scheme

  37. Self Care Week 2018

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    Self Care Week is an annual national awareness week that focuses on embedding support for self care across communities, families and generations.

  38. Community Pharmacys

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    The National Institute for Health & Care Excellence have published their recommendations on how a community pharmacy can promote health and wellbeing.

  39. Evidence based practice unit - Child mental health

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    The unit is a collaboration between University College London, Faculty of Brain Sciences and the Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families – bridging research and practice in child mental health

  40. What is the age of your heart?

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    Public Health England has launched its latest campaign to increase awareness of heart health and reduce the risk of developing heart disease.

  41. New video from Healthwatch England

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    Most of us need to access the NHS or social care services at some point in our lives. Healthwatch is here to help you find the right service and support.

  42. Three things you can do whilst waiting to see your doctor

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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.

  43. Healthy Weston - Update

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    An update on work to improve health and care services in Weston and the surrounding areas

  44. Draft Service specification meeting and lunch

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    Would you like to have a say in how common mental health problems such as depression and anxiety are treated in Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset?

  45. Joining up health and care data

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    When we are at our most vulnerable, providing health and care professionals with access to our records allows them to understand our needs and make the best decisions with us, and for us.

  46. University Hospitals Bristol - New parking links

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    Proposed new parking hub at University Hospitals Bristol – car park, cycle park and public transport links

  47. North Somerset Wellbeing Service

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    Second Step is running a new community mental health support service in North Somerset.

  48. A red bag - a simple change packing a difference

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    The red bag scheme or ‘hospital transfer pathway’ is a small change having a big impact on care home residents in the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire area.

  49. £3.9 million boost for mental health services

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    Mental health services across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire are to get an extra £3.9m investment in this financial year.

  50. Special Educational Needs and Disability Review

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    Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) have published their findings following their joint review of services for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in North Somerset, which took place 14-18 May 2018.