Alex Manners
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."
6 April 2021
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New system of local organisations to improve local care
The pandemic has shown the importance of collaboration to help everyone get the care they need. This is the principle behind the new regional Integrated Care System, which began operating from today, April 1.
1 April 2021
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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.
26 March 2021
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Record number of people vaccinated - but the roll-out will be 'significantly restrained' in April
NHS staff delivered almost 100,000 Covid-19 vaccinations in a single hour on 20 March breaking the record for the largest number of doses given. In a South Glos Primary Care Network over 1,900 had their jabs in one day.
24 March 2021
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Healthwatch discusses Covid-19 pressures on BRI's A&E department on Radio Bristol
The pandemic has led to delays in patients getting seen at Bristol Royal Infirmary’s A&E department due to high demand and lack of staff, a new report has found.
17 March 2021
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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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If you have a learning disability you need to be on your GP's learning disability register to have the vaccine
Find out more about how to get on your GPs learning disability register to ensure you have the Covid-19 vaccine. Being on the register also means you should also be invited to have an important health check-up to pick up any symptoms of illness.
24 February 2021
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How to get support if you need a little extra help to have the Covid-19 vaccine
People who have learning disabilities or a mental health condition can have their vaccination experience made easier for them. Healthwatch and the local clinical commissioning group put on a webinar to explain extra support or help that's available.
17 February 2021
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Surge testing - visit your nearest pop-up centre to help research on how the virus is changing
There’s just a few days left to get a covid “surge test” if you live in specific postcodes in Bristol and South Glos, are over 16 and do not have symptoms of the virus.
17 February 2021
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Disabled people made up 6 in 10 of all COVID-19 deaths last year, according to official data
59.5% of all the coronavirus deaths between the 24th January and the 20th November 2020 were disabled people, the latest data from the Office for National Statistics has revealed.
16 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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Eight additional COVID-19 testing sites open in Bristol and South Gloucestershire
People can now be tested for COVID-19 at eight libraries across Bristol and South Gloucestershire, in addition to the three mobile testing sites already open.
9 February 2021
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