SG Council
Local Authority services affected by Coronavirus
Find out how Coronavirus is affecting services run by South Gloucestershire Council.
27 March 2020
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COVID 19 - Beware of Scams
Avon and Somerset Police have advised the public to be aware of the scams that are surrounding the COVID 19 crisis
20 March 2020
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Go Purple to raise awareness of inflammatory bowel conditions
People in South Glos are being encouraged to Go Purple this Friday December 6 – to raise awareness for people with Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.
4 December 2019
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There's only One You and a new service is here to help you look after yourself
A new one-stop service to help people live better by improving their health and mental wellbeing has launched in South Gloucestershire.
4 December 2019
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Local epilepsy training can be life-saving
To find out more about how to react to epilepsy seizures local training sessions are available.
12 November 2019
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What you can expect from going to the doctors - Easy Read
Find out what you can expect when you visit your doctor.
18 September 2019
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Do you need help getting to hospital?
Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments.
22 May 2019
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Your health rights - Easy Read
Find out more about your health rights.
13 May 2019
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Registering with your GP: understanding your rights
People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register.
1 April 2019
How do you look after yourself in South Glos?
As services, such as the NHS, come under increasing pressure, people are being encouraged to take greater responsibility for looking after their own health and wellbeing.
21 January 2019
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Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?
Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.
24 December 2018
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What should you expect from home care services?
The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?
29 August 2017