Advice and information | Healthwatch Southglos

Covid-19 impact on local deaf community

We are marking Mental Health Awareness Week by looking at the barriers faced by the deaf community making them twice as likely to develop a mental health condition. Healthwatch is supporting work to help tackle the added difficulties of Covid-19.

We are raising awareness of how just a little more help could make all the difference to how a deaf person can access life-changing information during Covid19.

World IBD Day - speak up and get help

We are raising awareness of the difficulties people face getting a diagnosis for Crohn's and Colitis for World IBD Day. TV presenter Rylan Clark talks about the stigma stopping people getting help.

Mental health week

Helping older people during the pandemic

Mental Health Week May 18th – 24th is about kindness and we at Healthwatch want to focus on the phone friends, from Age UK South Glos, who are chatting to older people to help them through this pandemic.

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Don't delay in seeking medical help during coronavirus

People are not seeking help for potentially life-threatening health conditions due to the Covid-19 outbreak, Healthwatch has learned.

HW responders

Healthwatch can now help find you the right support from NHS Responders

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.

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New Healthwatch guides to help you find online information and get started with video calls

Use our new guides to stay connected to friends and family and find information about health and wellbeing services. We'll help you get started with the NHS App, Zoom, askmyGP and more.

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Bored and age 11-19? Sign up to digital fun

Digital activity sessions are being run by a South Glos youth organisation to keep young people occupied and resist the urge to go outdoors.

Easy Read - stay at home

Easy Read information about Coronavirus

The Keep Safe website has put together a range of resources for people with learning difficulties.

Interactive Map of Local Community Services

Take a look at this amazing list created by 'Bristol Independent Businesses' - it brings together community resources, Mutal Aid Groups and food delivery services that are available across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

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COVID 19 Links to help and support

Here is an list of links to advice pages from charities and organisations regarding specific medical conditions

SG Council

Local Authority services affected by Coronavirus

Find out how Coronavirus is affecting services run by South Gloucestershire Council.

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Be reassured - Healthwatch can find you reliable Covid 19 support

Online or offline Healthwatch is working with South Glos Council and volunteer groups to round up useful support services! Even if you have no computer you can get practical support or advice to stay safe and well during the coronavirus outbreak.