1. Better access to adult community health services

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    The NHS has confirmed Sirona Care & Health as the new provider of innovative adult community services in a new contract for Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

  2. How the public would improve the NHS

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    Read about what the public would do to make the NHS better over the next 10 years!

  3. NHS long term plan report

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    This is the executive summary of a report that contains the findings of an engagement project carried out by Local Healthwatch in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) during April and May 2019.

  4. Report on young people in North Somerset

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    At Healthwatch North Somerset, we listen to patient experiences and inform commissioners and providers about good practice and areas for service improvement.

  5. BNSSG Healthier Together - Healthy Weston Event

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    On Monday 4th December Bristol, North Somerset & South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group – Sustainability and Transformation Partnership (BNSSG-CCG STP) held a public listening event at The Royal Hotel, Weston-super-Mare.

  6. Sustainability and Transformation Partnership

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    Bristol, North Somerset & South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group (BNSSG) Sustainability and Transformation Partnership (STP) are running a series of consultation events to gather users views of the Health Care system in Weston-super-Mare.

  7. Hospital Transport Hub

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    Opportunity to comment on Hospital Transport Hub plans

  8. NHS to trial technology

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    NHS to trial tech to cut missed appointments and save up to £20 million

  9. Local Health Services in Weston

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    New Information on Local Health Services in Weston

  10. NHS Trust braces for tough winter

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    The coming winter is likely to be even more difficult than the last for trusts, staff and patients, warns a new report from NHS Providers.

  11. Suicide Prevention Grant

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    Public Health North Somerset announce today the launch of the Suicide Prevention Grant

  12. The Locality Centre - Weston super mare

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    Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group have announced an update regarding finding a new provider for The Locality Health Centre

  13. New state of care report from Care Quality Commission

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    The Care Quality Commission has recently published its updated State of Care report.

  14. 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.

  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. 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.

  18. 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.

  19. Call Healthwatch to get support from NHS Responders

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    If you are at home self-isolating and need a support lifeline you can now call our team to find the right type of help from the new army of NHS Responders.

  20. Kings fund report

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    The Kings Fund have published their latest report entitled "Developing new models of care in the PACS Vanguards". It is a new national approach to large-scale change.

  21. Do you understand how NHS services are changing?

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    Our country’s health and care services face big challenges. We are living longer, but a growing number of people need help with long-term health conditions, adding pressures to services.

  22. NHS England outlines future for congenital heart disease services

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    NHS England has set out plans to implement exacting new standards that will ensure patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) receive the best possible care.

  23. Funding for learning disabilities

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    People with learning disabilities in North Somerset are set to benefit from £213,000 of funding to help them live more independently in their own homes thanks to a successful bid by North Somerset Council.

  24. Coronavirus and domestic abuse

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    Living with an abusive partner or family member is difficult at the best of times. But being stuck in the home together at a time of stress and uncertainty may be even more frightening than usual.

  25. District nursing services

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    ‘The future will see far more care delivered locally’; this statement from the NHS five year forward view reaffirmed ambitions to move more care into community settings.

  26. Carers Trust Phoenix community outreach

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    Carers Trust Phoenix have launched their first Community Outreach Centre at Our Lady of Lourdes Hall: 28 Baytree Road, Weston-super-Mare BS22 8HQ. They run respite care sessions there every Tuesday and Friday.

  27. Mobile support service for patients with drug and alcohol problems

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    A NEW mobile support service for patients with alcohol or drug issues has been launched in North Somerset. Addaction’s Rachel Britton and Charlie Kirkby,will be working with staff at Weston hospital to ensure people get support

  28. Lung Cancer Service

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    An NHS Challenge Prize winning lung cancer service is already making an even bigger difference to patients, and helping doctors all over England develop the same innovative techniques.

  29. Community Health Service contract

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    North Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group announces the preferred bidder for the community health services contract in this area

  30. Our latest Enter and View for Graham Road Surgery

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    We visited Graham Road surgery, Weston, earlier this year to observe the practice in action and talk to patients about their experiences of seeing a GP and further care or treatment. Read what we found and our recommendations for improvements.

  31. We'd like to hear from you about Bladder and Bowel services during Covid-19

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    Bladder and Bowel problems are not openly talked about and affect many people. Please help us to understand your needs, experiences and concerns by completing our survey. Closes 30th November.

  32. We'd like to hear from you about Bladder and Bowel services during Covid-19

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    Bladder and Bowel problems are not openly talked about and affect many people. Help us to understand your needs, experiences and concerns by completing our survey by November 30th 2020.

  33. Carers' forum - we care about how your needs are met in the future

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    Are you an unpaid parent carer in North Somerset? Take part in our Forum on Thursday (February 25th) morning or next Thursday (March 4th) evening over Zoom. We need your views so we know about the support and help you might need in the future.

  34. Our survey to help improve bladder and bowel care features in national showcase

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    Healthwatch North Somerset is delighted that our work with Bristol Health Partners on how easy it was for people to get help from bladder and bowel services during Covid-19 has been included in a national research portfolio.

  35. Improving stroke services in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

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    Stroke services in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire could be set to change as part of a public consultation on proposed improvements.

  36. Millions more to benefit from free flu jab as eligibility criteria is widened

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    Over 35 million people are to be offered a free flu vaccine, including 50 - 64 year olds and all secondary school children up to year 11, in order to save lives and reduce the pressure on the NHS this winter.

  37. Get involved in turning the plans for Weston General Hospital into action

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    Doctors, nurses and other health professionals have worked with the public and staff to draw up plans for the future of Weston General Hospital. The public have the opportunity to share their feedback at a range of public engagement events.

  38. Have your say: what keeps you happy, healthy and well?

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    That’s the question being asked by the new Integrated Care System (ICS) for Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire, as it launches a wide-ranging public engagement exercise to shape priorities for health and care in the years ahead.

  39. Findings: what keeps you happy, healthy and well?

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    Earlier this year, the local Integrated Care Board asked residents for feedback on what keeps us all well, what support we need, and what barriers to keeping well exist. Here's what you said.