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The NHS is under financial pressure with growing demand for services. As the NHS reaches its 70th birthday, The King’s Fund has been exploring how the public views its relationship with the NHS. -
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Second Step is running a new community mental health support service in North Somerset. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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Proposed new parking hub at University Hospitals Bristol – car park, cycle park and public transport links -
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Our annual report for 2017/18 has now been published and is available to view -
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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. -
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You have the power to help make change happen. It Starts With You. -
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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? -
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An update on work to improve health and care services in Weston and the surrounding areas -
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Find an NHS service to help you in your local area. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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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Our Board meet during the year and the minutes of these meetings are made available for everyone to read. We hope that this helps you stay up to date about our plans and how we are spending our time helping the community. -
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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. -
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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 -
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Since 2016, 34,000 people have shared their views with Healthwatch about Mental Health. -
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Bristol's Biggest Think Tank - The Citizens Panel is an online survey run three or four times a year -
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While most hearing people take daily communication for granted, there are barriers everywhere for Terry, who is profoundly deaf. -
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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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Self Care Week is an annual national awareness week that focuses on embedding support for self care across communities, families and generations. -
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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' -
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North Somerset Community Hospital day room gets a new look -
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Clevedon Hospital has received 100% positive cleanliness rating -
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Weston Area Health NHS Trust's annual public meeting is approaching. -
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In the 70th anninversary year of the NHS, praise has been given to the staff of Weston General Hospital. -
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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. -
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Funding has been awarded to improve health and social care for people attending A&E in Bristol -
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Study confirms that keeping the heart healthy also reduces dementia risk -
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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 -
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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 -
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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. -
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"The failing safety net for older people" is a report published by Age UK -
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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. -
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Inviting all registered and newly qualified nurses to a recruitment event at Weston General Hospital -
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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. -
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Would you rather be treated by a fallible human or a compassion-less robot? -
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New Specialist Dementia Nurse for North Somerset’s Weston General Hospital -
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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. -
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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. -
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Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group are holding a public governing meeting. -
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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 -
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Mental Health Europe launches a new resource for people experiencing mental health difficulties -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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If you can't find the right support, Healthwatch is here for you. In times of worry or stress, we can be there to find you the best place to go for help, whether it's finding an NHS dentist, how to make a complaint or where to go for extra support. Find out more in our video below. -
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The CQC has complied a report with the aims of looking at some of the reasons why oral health is so poor in care homes and to understand some of the genuine challenges care staff face when trying to deliver mouth care.