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Dentistry - how Healthwatch South Gloucestershire has used your feedback to bring about change

Over 100 people have shared their feedback on NHS dental services with us during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's how we've used your feedback, and how it's made a difference.

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Why do we need to collect demographic information when you share your views with us?

When you share your views with us, we ask for demographic information such as your gender, sexual orientation, age, and ethnicity. Here's why we collect this information, and what we use it for.

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Pharmacy spotlight: Sadik Al-Hassan, Well Pharmacy

Sadik Al-Hassan, Senior Pharmacist and Area Operations Manager for Well Pharmacy, spoke to Healthwatch South Gloucestershire about what pharmacies can offer, and how they can help take the pressure off GPs and A&E departments.

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How to cope with lockdown if you have autism

Radio presenter and Asperger's champion Alex Manners spoke to Healthwatch ahead of his talk organised by Bristol Autism Support tomorrow (April 7th). His tips for coping with the pressures of Covid-19? "Find a project and focus on the next few days."

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Webinar to share latest information on Covid-19 vaccine for over 50s

To support the over 50’s, South Gloucestershire Council, Healthwatch South Gloucestershire and the region's Over 50s Forum organised an event with local representatives from the NHS and Public Health, to provide guidance and answer questions.

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Overcoming concerns about the Covid-19 vaccine if you have a learning disability

Our South Glos volunteer, Jemma Ballinger, says while it is great news that people on the learning disability register will be prioritised to have the vaccine, they will still often need a lot of reassurance and understanding to receive it.

25 February 2021

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Are you an unpaid carer? Register with a GP so you don't miss your COVID-19 vaccine

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.

9 February 2021

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Do you need help getting to your COVID-19 vaccination?

Do you need help with arranging transport for your COVID-19 injection? Have you been contacted about your vaccination but don't have a way of getting to your surgery? Our latest pamphlet contains all the information you need to get there safely.

29 January 2021

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Want to know more about Healthwatch? Watch our video!

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? Scroll down to the bottom of the page and watch our video to find out!

12 January 2021

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.

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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.