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A new collaboration has launched which aims to uncover inequalities and barriers to accessing cancer care and shape how services can be improved for the most vulnerable people in Somerset, Wiltshire, Avon and Gloucestershire.

South Gloucestershire Council is inviting local residents to share their experiences and help shape the future of services in the area. The Adults with Lived Experience Team is looking for new members to join and is hosting open events this autumn.

Instead of dismantling independence, we should be strengthening it.

Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board are working with local businesses to promote a new women’s health resource.

131 local Healthwatch services across England have signed a powerful open letter to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, urging the government to reconsider proposals that would bring public voice functions under the control of local authorities and NHS bodies.

The Bladder and Bowel Confidence Health Integration Team (BABCON HIT) are looking at improving the bladder and bowel continence treatment pathway for patients across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

Listening, empowering, and driving change across diverse communities.

Last year, more than 1000 people shared their experiences of health and social care services with us. Our annual report highlights all the ways we've used your feedback to improve care, plus our plans for the year ahead.

You could be eligible for help with the cost of NHS prescriptions, NHS dental treatment, eyecare, travel to receive NHS treatment and NHS wigs and fabric supports.

Millions of patients can now track their prescriptions thanks to the rollout of a new feature in the NHS App helping to reduce unnecessary calls and visits to pharmacies.

How the lack of NHS dental care impacts on confidence, nutrition and mental health.