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Mental health services for children, young people, and older people must improve, says independent regulator

The Care Quality Commission has published its latest report on community mental health services for children and young people, and hospital wards for older adults, provided by Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust.

15 November 2021

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Medical care at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston rated 'good' by CQC - but concerns raised over patient safety

The Care Quality Commission's inspection of Weston General Hospital in June left the independent regulator 'significantly concerned about the safe care and treatment of patients receiving medical care'.

5 November 2021

The public agenda for our next Prioritisation Panel on November 11

See how we work out the main health and care priorities for South Gloucestershire from your feedback. Our meeting at 5:30pm on November 11 is where we action your comments or concerns with providers to ensure what you tell us makes a difference.

1 November 2021

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Next steps for stroke services to be decided

Sit in on the decision-making process and hear the results of the Clinical Commissioning Group's recent consultation on how to improve stroke services and save lives in the Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire area.

29 October 2021

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Risk of a "tsunami of unmet need" facing the health and care system, the Care Quality Commission reports

In their annual 'State of Care' report - the first to cover a full year of the pandemic - the independent regulator has called for increased stability and collaboration across services, plus investment in 'new ways of working'.

25 October 2021

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NHS sets out plan for improving patient access to GPs

More GP appointments, additional funding for NHS 111, and improved telephone systems will all make it easier for people to get the care they need. Measures to support GPs include the launch of a zero-tolerance campaign towards abuse of NHS staff.

20 October 2021

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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.