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Take a look at the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence's (NICE) quick guide to discussing and planning support following a dementia diagnosis. -
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Carers are facing a loneliness “epidemic” according to new research revealed during Carers’ Week 2019 running until June 16. -
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Last year over 7,000 carers shared their experience of caring. -
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Personalisation is relatively new, is not fully understood and is of interest to the public. It is a social care approach in which every person who receives support, whether provided by statutory services or self-funded, has choice and control. -
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Carers UK estimate that nationally 6.8 million people provide unpaid care for a disabled, seriously-ill or older person in the UK. -
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Healthwatch have found that Carers in crisis are struggling to find any help. -
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There is a call for temporary foster carers across North Somerset during the Coronavirus pandemic -
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The community bus, MAVIS, will be in Weston town centre on Friday (24 November) promoting the help available for unpaid carers in North Somerset. -
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Unpaid carers in North Somerset can now access a FREE online service which makes it really easy for friends and family to form a virtual support circle and work together to help a loved one. -
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Joint work by North Somerset Council and Clinical Comissioning Group to support carers -
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North Somerset is one of nine areas in England to have secured funding for a two-year pilot project to help carers balance their caring role with paid employment. -
Advice and Information -
It's always important to be registered with a GP - but it's particularly important if you're caring for someone vulnerable. If you're not registered, you may not get your COVID-19 vaccination at the right time. -
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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. -
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People with learning disabilities are still at risk of dying unnecessarily and receive poorer care – 10 years on from the abuse suffered at Winterbourne View. -
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Alive, a charity dedicated to improving the quality of life of older people and their carers, have published three booklets with the help of Healthwatch North Somerset to help those who struggle with technology access online services. -
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People with a learning disability may find it hard to know when they are unwell, or to tell someone about it. We've put together a checklist to help people with a learning disability and their carers make the most of their annual health check. -
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Preventing flu can be particularly important for people with a learning disability. Flu can lead to pneumonia and sepsis, which many people with a learning disability are much more vulnerable to than the general population. -
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Unpaid carers told us about the support and services they would like to see included in North Somerset Council's Carers Strategy 2021 - 2024. This report was co-produced with North Somerset Parent Carers Working Together and the Alzheimer's Society. -
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A new directory of local and national resources to support people living with dementia, their carers, and their support networks has been put together by a team of experts. It covers often overlooked issues, such as emotional and wellbeing support. -
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People from diverse, often-unheard cultural backgrounds told us about their experiences of looking after a loved one. None considered themselves to be carers, and therefore were not receiving any support from local health and social care services. -
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Caring can be rewarding, but many carers need help at some point. Alliance Homes offers a range of support for carers in North Somerset, including groups and opportunities to meet other carers, and help with financial support and
benefits. -
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Last year, 793 people shared their experiences of health and social care services with us. Our annual report sets out how your comments and concerns have had a real impact on local health and social care services. -
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We're looking to hear from people who are not currently receiving support from adult social care services. We'd like you to tell us what you know about social care and how you would like to be supported if and when needed. Your views will help North Somerset Council plan their future services. -
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What matters to you if and when you need help from social care services? Local people who don't currently receive any support told us about what's important to them, both now and when they need assistance in the future. -
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People's real life experiences of NHS and social care set out in new report to MPs -
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See our new video of how we can use your feedback to make a difference -
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Our Digital Champions report has now been published -
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We welcomed the public to our AGM on October 29th with two speakers from Sirona and North Somerset Council’s Public Health department. -
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Speak up on what matters to you about health services -
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Grab your chance to Go Digital when Healthwatch runs its next free session with Portishead GP surgery, Harbourside. -
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Healthwatch North Somerset board chair, Georgie Bigg, wins surprise award for supporting NSCP’s community work -
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New Healthwatch contract is announced to cover three areas -
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Nailsea cancer survivor Helen Hamblin has said more money should be spent on helping people cope with the aftermath of traumatic illness. -
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Anna Hayes from North Somerset People First will be giving insight into the experiences faced by people with learning disabilities at our Public Board meeting this afternoon (April 9th). -
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View are strategic priorities below -
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From Healthwatch England:
With 152 Healthwatch organisations across the country, we need to make good use of technology to help our teams connect and learn from each other. -
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HEALTHWATCH NETWORK REVEALS TOP PRIORITIES FOR 2019 -
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Healthwatch North Somerset organises Patient Participation Group (PPG) Chair’s quarterly meeting -
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North Somerset Council wants to hear your views to make sure the best possible decisions are being made for local people. -
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Healthwatch North Somerset publishes its annual report -
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Our annual report for 2017/18 has now been published and is available to view -
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Healthwatch North Somerset publish their annual report for the 2016/17 year -
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Healthwatch North Somerset have published their annual report for the year 2015/16 -
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Healthwatch North Somerset are pleased to publish their Annual Report for 2014 / 2015 -
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We are pleased to announce that our annual report for the year 2013 / 2014 is now published -
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On 23rd April Healthwatch North Somerset carried out an Enter & View at Winscombe surgery -
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Healthwatch North Somerset conducted an Enter and View with Banwell Surgery, -
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Healthwatch North Somerset conducted an Enter and Views in North Somerset General Practices between Nov 2017 and April 2018 -
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Healthwatch North Somerset conducted an enter and view at Graham Road surgery in Weston-super-Mare