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Translated COVID-19 advice posters available in 12 languages

Posters with the most recent COVID-19 information and recommended steps to keep everyone safe and reduce the spread of the virus are have been translated into 12 different languages, including Somali, Polish, and Gujarati.

14 October 2021

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Millions more to benefit from free flu jab as eligibility criteria is widened

Over 35 million people are to be offered a free flu vaccine, including 50 - 64 year olds and all secondary school children up to year 11, in order to save lives and reduce the pressure on the NHS this winter.

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South Gloucestershire Dementia Friendly Communities - summer 2021 newsletter

South Gloucestershire Dementia Friendly Communities, a local organisation to set up to offer help and support to both those suffering from dementia, and their loved ones, have just launched their summer 2021 newsletter!

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The public agenda for our next Prioritisation Panel on August 12

See how we work out the main health and care priorities for South Gloucestershire from your feedback. Our meeting at 5:30pm on August 12 is where we action your comments or concerns with providers to ensure what you tell us makes a difference.

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Improving stroke services in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

Stroke services in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire could be set to change as part of a public consultation on proposed improvements.

NHS patient data sharing scheme explained

Plans to collect patient data to understand more about viruses and other conditions for planning and research have been delayed. The NHS wants to work with key organisations like Healthwatch so people understand who will use this data and why.

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Winterbourne View 10 years on: Supporting those with learning disabilities to stay safe and well

People with learning disabilities are still at risk of dying unnecessarily and receive poorer care – 10 years on from the abuse suffered at Winterbourne View.

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Stories of pain no gain in dental crisis

Feedback from South Gloucestershire patients has been used to show the crisis in NHS dental care which helped inform a Parliamentary debate.

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South Glos chosen to become an ‘accelerator site’ in NHS mission to tackle waiting lists

Bristol, North Somerset and South Glos will receive a share of £160 million in an NHS plan to test new ways of reducing the elective care waiting lists post Covid-19.

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Our survey to help improve bladder and bowel care features in national showcase

Healthwatch South Glos is delighted that our work with Bristol Health Partners on how easy it was for people to get help from bladder and bowel services during Covid-19 has been included in a national research portfolio.

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Free virtual monthly drop-in sessions for people who have had strokes, their families, and carers

If you or a loved one has suffered a stroke, register for a free, monthly drop-in session to learn more about how to manage life after a stroke.

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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.

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