1. Men's weight loss scheme

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    North Somerset Council is proud to announce the return of the leading men’s weight loss organisation MAN v FAT to help the area’s men beat fat and get healthy, following a successful pilot last year.

  2. Proud to be a quitter

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    Smokers in North Somerset are being urged to take the first step in giving up cigarettes for good on No Smoking Day which takes place on Wednesday 9 March.

  3. Planned CQC inspections

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    The Care Quality Commission will be carrying out inspections in the following aspects of health and social care between April and June 2016.

  4. NHS Leading together

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    HS England South’s Regional Medical Director explains the importance of its new Leading Together programme:

    The NHS is constantly working to deliver health services which are safe, effective and provide a good experience of care.

  5. Millions benefit from NHS Innovations

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    Three million patients have begun to access new apps, safety devices, online networks, and a host of other new technologies and services during the first nine months of a pioneering NHS programme.

  6. Your experience of patient transport services

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    Have you used patient transport services? If you have, North Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group want to hear about your experience.

  7. Patients benefit from online access

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    Patients in England will be able to view test results as they come in and keep track of their glucose levels and cholesterol on their smart phones, enabling them to take greater control of their care and better manage their health.

  8. Data security

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    The National Data Guardian for Health and Care publishes recommendations to strengthen the security of health and care information and to help you make informed choices about how your data is used.

  9. Sepsis Awareness

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    Sepsis accounts for 44,000 deaths annually in the United Kingdom, that is more than breast cancer and prostate cancer put together.

  10. North Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group

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    The Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) will now be closely monitored by NHS England and will be given instructions on how to improve. North Somerset CCG is responsible for planning and introducing healthcare services in the district.

  11. Lead the way to better health

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    Friendly and motivated volunteers are needed to take part in the Walking for Health Scheme in North Somerset.

  12. Nailsea nurse wins award

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    Polly Cox, team co-ordinator for the rural integrated care team at North Somerset Community Partnership, has been presented with an employee’s excellence award for establishing the scheme which is proving hugely beneficial to patients with leg ulcers

  13. Fear is holding the NHS back

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    With the first of the 44 local sustainability and transformation plans set to be published this week, Jane Mordue, interim chair of Healthwatch England, looks at the importance of involving patients and the public in the big decisions ahead

  14. Village Voices - Report

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    North Somerset’s population in 2015 was 209,944 and described by DEFRA as ‘urban with significant rural populations’.

  15. Get the right care - first time

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    When you’re injured or unwell, choosing the right care, first time can save you time and effort, as well as helping us to make the best use of NHS resources.

  16. Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Primary Care Strategy

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    Primary Care is the entry point for the prevention and treatment of illness.

  17. North Somerset People and Communities strategy

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    The North Somerset People and Communities Board brings together a range of partners from across public and voluntary services who are working together to reduce inequalities and improve the safety, health and wellbeing of local residents.

  18. Weston-super-Mare residents of the town centre are expected to die younger

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    A ‘shocking’ disparity in life expectancy in Weston means town centre residents are expected to die as much as 14 years younger than people living elsewhere in the town, ‘appalling’ statistics reveal.

  19. Report into village voices - engagement with our rural communities

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    Healthwatch North Somerset collects information from the public about their experiences of local health and social care services.