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The state of care in NHS acute hospitals 2014 to 2016 presents findings from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) programme of NHS acute comprehensive inspections. -
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NHS England will be leading a review of low value prescription items from April 2017 and introducing new guidance for Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs), with a view to substantially saving NHS expenditure in this area. -
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Imagine the scene. Up and down the country, local NHS leaders are crowded into meeting rooms discussing information transfers and ambulatory care, when someone jumps up and shouts “I’ve had enough of sticky toffee puddings”! -
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Tyntesfield Medical Group was commended during a recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for utilising sports centres, dieting groups and charities. -
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St Brigas Residential Home for Adults with Learning Disabilities, in Jesmond Road, was visited by the health and social care watchdog last year, with the subsequent report this week judging the service to require improvement. -
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Dr Mary Backhouse, the chief clinical officer of NHS North Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), says planned changes to North Somerset’s only A&E will not mean it becomes redundant. -
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Macmillan Cancer Support advisors will be in Queens Square from 10am-4pm to provide support and information for people who are worried about cancer. -
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North Somerset Clinical Commissioning group are holding three engagement events about Weston Hospital and they want you to attend and have your say. -
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University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust are looking for new governors. -
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North Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group are inviting you to share your views about the future of Weston General Hospital. -
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The NHS ‘Five Year Forward View’ identified the need to address three big challenges in order to meet the health and social care needs of the general public within the budget available. -
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Healthcare leaders in the district are urging people to reduce medication waste. Repeat prescriptions which are no longer needed and people taking their medication incorrectly contribute to the hefty £1.2million annual spend on medication waste -
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By Healthwatch England National Director Imelda Redmond on 26/01/17
Concerns raised by the public indicate services need better information to ensure timely support to those in need. -
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The answer is, in short no, but this was one of the 10 common problems found when the Healthwork network spoke to over 11,000 people about their experiences of Primary Care. -
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Everyone with learning disabilities should have their mental health checked annually, NICE says, as fears thousands may be un-diagnosed -
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National Audit Office claims Department of Health plans for 7 day GPs not thought out and claims Department of Health has not ascertained source of funding or cost of extended services -
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The Prime Minister, Theresa May has announced that there will be more help for schools and health services to deal with the “hidden injustice” of mental illness. -
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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. -
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North Somerset Community Partnership’s (NSCP) Lend a Hand scheme urges residents across the district to check on vulnerable relatives or neighbours and make sure they have enough warmth, food, drink and medication. -
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Parents should show more “tough love” for their children – and stop feeding them as though it was Christmas every day, the head of the NHS has said. Simon Stevens urged families to make a fresh start in their eating habits -
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A ‘shocking’ disparity in life expectancy in Weston means town centre residents are expected to die as much as 14 years younger than people living elsewhere in the town, ‘appalling’ statistics reveal. -
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The North Somerset People and Communities Board brings together a range of partners from across public and voluntary services who are working together to reduce inequalities and improve the safety, health and wellbeing of local residents. -
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Primary Care is the entry point for the prevention and treatment of illness. -
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The Old Street facility’s inpatients ward was closed in March following a 2014 Care Quality Commission (CQC) report which raised concerns over dampness and the safety of its floor. -
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When you’re injured or unwell, choosing the right care, first time can save you time and effort, as well as helping us to make the best use of NHS resources. -
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With the first of the 44 local sustainability and transformation plans set to be published this week, Jane Mordue, interim chair of Healthwatch England, looks at the importance of involving patients and the public in the big decisions ahead -
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Healthwatch North Somerset has identified an increase in feedback from the public relating to the issue of ‘Appointments’ and specifically around the availability of appointments and access to named GPs. -
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Join us for our AGM - Tuesday 11th October 2pm til 4 pm -
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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. -
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In light of the Coronavirus situation, North Somerset Wellbeing Service has re-designed the Service offer for the next three to six months. -
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We recommend community groups follow these guidelines and suggest people familiarise themselves with these tips to keep themselves safe too. -
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The Keep Safe website has put together a range of resources for people with learning difficulties.
These include Easy Read guides about Coronavirus, information about how to stay safe, and ideas of things to do when you’re stuck at home. -
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Here is a list of links for help and advice regarding Coronavirus and specific health conditions. -
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Our are local organisations who share our passion for putting local people at the heart of health and social care. We strive to capture the views of as many diverse populations within the county that we can, especially hard to reach communities. -
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The Care Act 2014 is a law bringing all previous bits of legislation related to social care together in one place, and to modernise or update the law where necessary. -
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The Accessible Information Standard requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand, regardless of their circumstances. -
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We have put together some answers to the most frequently asked questions about Healthwatch North Somerset, including who we are, what powers we have and how important feedback from the public is. -
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Safeguarding is designed to protect children and vulnerable adults from harm, abuse or neglect, and remove them from abusive situations. -
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Mental health, police and emergency services in Avon and Somerset have joined forces to ensure that those with mental health problems get the care they need in Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Somerset and Bath and North East Somerset -
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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. -
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It’s predicted that wasting medicines costs £1.2 million a year in North Somerset, that’s equivalent to 75,000 GP appointments every year. -
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Polly Cox, team co-ordinator for the rural integrated care team at North Somerset Community Partnership, has been presented with an employee’s excellence award for establishing the scheme which is proving hugely beneficial to patients with leg ulcers -
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Healthwatch North Somerset have a standard complaints procedure that you can follow if you wish to raise any concern or complaint about us. The policy details who to contact and outlines how you can expect us investigate your complaint. -
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The Cedars Surgery is considering a proposal to close its Village branch surgery at Hill Road East, Worle, Weston-super-Mare BS22 9HF. -
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The Government has implemented a new atlas looking at Dementia Care across the country. -
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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. -
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Friendly and motivated volunteers are needed to take part in the Walking for Health Scheme in North Somerset. -
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Southmead Hospital’s parking woes could soon become a thing of the past, as more than 570 new spaces are set to open this month. -
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The Healthwatch North Somerset Team have been out and about on the Community MAVIS Bus again. -
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University Hospitals Bristol have made this video about their patients and staff