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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? 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.
22 May 2020
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.
19 May 2020
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.
19 May 2020
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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.
29 April 2020
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.
23 April 2020
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Healthwatch guides to help you get online advice and support
Use our new Healthwatch guides to help you get to grips with using health websites and apps. From Patient Access and NHS App to using Zoom, you can download and print our step-by-step guides.
22 April 2020
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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.
14 April 2020
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.
9 April 2020
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.
8 April 2020
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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
7 April 2020
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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