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We know from our conversations with the public that some patients report feeling rushed during appointments and struggling to make themselves heard. Here are some tips that could help you get the most out of visiting your GP.

Healthwatch South Gloucestershire Enter and View authorised representatives undertook two enter and view visits on Wednesday 11 November and Tuesday 24 November 2015

Healthwatch South Gloucestershire Enter and View authorised representatives undertook one two hour morning Enter and View visit on Thursday 10 November 2015 to Gwendoline House Care Home

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Healthwatch South Gloucestershire & Bristol Enter and View authorised representatives undertook one Enter and View visit to Aspen Ward, Laurel Ward and Elizabeth Casson House on 19.10.15

Healthwatch South Gloucestershire authorised Enter and View volunteers undertook two follow-up enter and view visits to Stanshawes Care Home on 14 October 2015 and 13 January 2016.

Healthwatch South Gloucestershire & Bristol Enter and View authorised representatives undertook one Enter and View visit to Lime Ward and Silver Birch Ward on 6.10.15

Healthwatch South Gloucestershire & Bristol Enter and View authorised representatives undertook one Enter and View visit to Southmead Hospital Mental Health Services on 25.9.15

Healthwatch South Gloucestershire Enter and View authorised representatives undertook an Enter and View visit to Kenver House in Sept 2015

Healthwatch South Gloucestershire Enter and View authorised representatives undertook an Enter and View visit to Blossom Fields Nursing Home in Sept 2015

Healthwatch South Gloucestershire Enter and View authorised representatives undertook an Enter and View visit to Oaktree Care Home in July 2015

Healthwatch Bristol and South Gloucestershire asked The Hive to help us to gather feedback from people with Learning Disabilities about their experiences of health and social care services.