1. The public agenda for our next Prioritisation Panel on January 24

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    See how we work out the main health and care priorities for North Somerset from your feedback. Our meeting at 7:30pm on January 24 is where we action your comments or concerns with providers to ensure what you tell us makes a difference.

  2. Have your say - Easy Read

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    Download an Easy Read version of our 'Have your say' form.

  3. Five big issues people with cancer in the UK are concerned about right now

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    Research from Macmillan Cancer Support has identified rising costs and exhaustion as being among the biggest issues people living with cancer in the UK are currently facing.

  4. Introducing our brand new Healthwatch Hub!

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    We’ve permanently relocated to The Galleries in Broadmead, Bristol. Pop in to share your feedback with us, find out about volunteering opportunities, or get information about local health and social care services.

  5. Public agenda for our next Prioritisation Panel on May 10

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    How does sharing your feedback make a difference? Join our next Prioritisation Panel at 7:30pm on May 10 (via Zoom), to find out how your comments and concerns influence local health and social care services.

  6. The infopool: information for people affected by prostate cancer

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    The infopool is a new website offering simple, clear information about prostate cancer. It will help you understand the different tests and treatments available, and includes information on clinical trials you may be suitable for.

  7. The way you make a complaint about some NHS services has changed

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    Everyone has the right to make a complaint about any aspect of NHS care, treatment, or service. How you make a complaint about primary care services changed on 1 July 2023. Primary care includes GPs, pharmacies, dentists, and opticians.

  8. What did you tell us about between January and June 2023?

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    GPs, hospital services, and NHS dentistry were the three topics we heard most about from you in the first half of 2023. In total, we received 127 pieces of feedback.

  9. British Sign Language first aid resources now available from St John Ambulance

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    St John Ambulance has set up the CPR Community Network to ensure that everyone has access to basic life support training in person, online or by using their Resource Hub to give you the confidence to respond in an emergency.

  10. Louise Ansari, National Director of Healthwatch England, visits Healthwatch North Somerset

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    We had the opportunity to share our work and future plans with Louise, members of the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (ICB), and Councillor Helen Holland - Co-Chair of the local Health and Wellbeing Board.

  11. Free wellbeing workshops for Portishead residents

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    Over the next 18 months, Portishead residents will be able to attend a series of workshops to support their wellbeing needs.