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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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A hard-hitting campaign aimed at young drinkers in Weston-super-Mare has been re-launched in the run-up to Christmas. -
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People across the district are being reminded to stay at home and avoid visiting local hospitals if they have any of the symptoms of norovirus, also known as the winter vomiting bug. -
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The CQC are asking care providers and the organisations that represent them to give us their views on the regulatory fees they’ll be charging from 1 April 2016. -
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A new report commissioned by the National Children’s Bureau has found that North Somerset has the highest percentage of obese children out of the South West region’s 15 local authorities. -
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In 2014, Addaction (a drug and alcohol service provider) and The Hepatitis C Trust, with support from AbbVie, launched a unique pilot in the South West to encourage and widen access to hepatitis C testing and treatment among people who inject drugs. -
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The North Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group have announced a new Community Services contract in North Somerset -
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Have you used patient transport services? If you have, North Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group want to hear about your experience. -
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The Portishead Porters scheme was started 23 years ago, providing volunteer drivers who will take people to and from hospital appointments from their front door. -
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Death remains a taboo subject in our society. No one seems to want to talk about it, or knows what to do or say when someone is dying, or dies. -
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Addaction is launching a new programme called Right Turn to work with veterans who need support with an alcohol or drug dependency. -
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North Somerset Council is looking to redesign its short breaks provision for children and young people with additional needs following the introduction of the Children and Families Act 2014 in September, which has major implications for how services -
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A new website is launched that will help bridge the communication gap between healthcare professionals and patients diagnosed with mild chronic kidney disease (CKD) -
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Nearly 90 people accessed support for domestic abuse in just one day across North Somerset, a snapshot study has revealed. -
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Issued on behalf of South Gloucestershire, Bristol, North Somerset and Bath & North East Somerset Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCG).
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Weston-Super-Mare is being held up as the gold standard nationally for treating people suffering with the deadly virus Hepatitis C. -
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Tell the Care Quality Commission about your care at Weston General Hospital at their events coming up specifically designed to gather your views -
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Health and adult social care must embrace complaints to help improve the services.
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21% of patients in England can now access their medical record online -
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Those who witness poor care being denied right to complain by NHS -
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Tell us about your care – Care Quality Commission announces new partnership with The Silver Line -
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Weston General Hospital is due to be inspected by the CQC between January and March 2015. -
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If you or your loved one feels unsafe, at risk or unable to cope, a new crisis support phone service is now operating in North Somerset. -
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A patient transport service for mental health patients in North Somerset has said they are making changes to how they record journeys – following an inadequate rating from the Quality Care Commission. -
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A new review has shown the risk of dying from Covid-19 is higher among Black and Asian Minority Ethnic Groups compared to white groups. Healthwatch awaits recommendations from these findings which will really benefit BAME staff and patients. -
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Read our latest Annual Report for 2019/2020 - we expanded our geographical area and our staff team to make a difference to local health and care services. We take you through our highlights and achievements. -
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First Do No Harm is a report published last week of the Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review. Read more to learn more about the report, why it was commissioned and its findings. -
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A new 24/7 phoneline to help people cope with the pressures of Covid-19 and beyond has been launched for people in the Bristol, North Somerset and South Glos region. -
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People are being warned to be more vigilant with 53 coronavirus cases reported in the last week in North Somerset. This means it has the highest number of cases per 100,000 people in the South West of 25. The national average is 15. -
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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.
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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.
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Here are the minutes of our first virtual AGM when we welcomed over 40 people to hear about our work and achievements over the last year. There is also a recording of the Zoom meeting held in October. -
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The new Covid-19 vaccine has been rolled out in Bristol today (December 8) – with the over 80s and care home staff first on the list to receive it. -
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The Healthier Together Partnership has been officially recognised as an Integrated Care System as a group of 10 organisations working collaboratively to improve health and care across Bristol, North Somerset and South Glos. -
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Do you have questions about what Healthwatch does? Want to know what we do with your feedback, or how you can help improve health and social care services? Watch our video to find out. -
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If you’re over 80 and still haven’t had your Covid-19 vaccine the message is – you’ll be contacted very soon. By the end of this week, every neighbourhood area in BNSSG will have a GP practice vaccination centre up and running. -
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If you have certain allergies you may be concerned about whether you should get the Covid vaccine. In most cases the vaccine is safe, even for people with a history of reactions to certain drugs and food. Here's the latest allergy information. -
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People who have learning disabilities or a mental health condition can have their vaccination experience made easier for them. Healthwatch and the local clinical commissioning group put on a webinar to explain extra support or help that's available. -
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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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Find out more about how to get on your GPs learning disability register to ensure you have the Covid-19 vaccine. Being on the register also means you should be invited to have an important health check-up to pick up any symptoms of illness. -
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The pandemic has shown the importance of collaboration to help everyone get the care they need. This is the principle behind the new regional Integrated Care System, which began operating from today, April 1.