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Zoom in for our next Prioritisation Panel meeting on February 11

At our Prioritisation Panel you can hear first hand how Healthwatch uses your feedback to understand the city's key health issues and works to bring about resolutions to help everyone have better health and care.

8 February 2021

quarterly report

What you've told us - and what we do with your health and care feedback

Healthwatch is here to listen to your views and then act on them. Visiting your GP featured the most in your feedback for the last quarter - and reception staff and the quality of care were among the issues mentioned the most.

3 February 2021

Vaccine safety info

Allergy advice and the Covid-19 vaccine

If you have certain allergies you may be concerned about whether you should get the Covid vaccine. In most cases the vaccine is safe, even for people with a history of reactions to certain drugs and food. Here's the latest allergy information.

22 January 2021

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Mental health support during latest lockdown

Are you struggling to cope with a rainy, cold lockdown in January and the pressures of the pandemic? Have you suffered family bereavement or loss of income and need support? There are several services to help you or your loved ones.

21 January 2021

COVID-19 cases in South Gloucestershire down 11% per 100,000 - but council warns people must continue to 'do their bit'

COVID-19 cases in South Gloucestershire are down 11% - but South Glos council has warned people to remain vigilant and continue to 'do their bit'.

19 January 2021

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Vaccine programme musn't 'breed complacency' says Boris during his visit to Bristol

If you’re over 80 and still haven’t had your Covid-19 vaccine the message is – you’ll be contacted very soon. By the end of this week, every neighbourhood area in the region will have a GP practice vaccination centre up and running.

12 January 2021

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Emersons Green Medical Centre rolls out new phone system after CQC visit

Emersons Green Medical Centre has been visited by the CQC after complaints that patients could not get through on the phone and were not able to access treatment quickly enough.

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Phased roll-out for Covid-19 vaccinations

Local vaccination services run by GPs will open across the area this week, as the roll-out of the biggest immunisation programme in NHS history starts

23 December 2020

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Equality, Diversity and Unconscious Bias Training for VCSE groups in South Glos

Southern Brooks Community Partnerships and CVS South Gloucestershire have organised FREE training for VCSE groups, particularly Mutual Aid Groups, new community groups and groups involved in the COVID crisis response.

17 December 2020

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Healthier Together recognised for collaborative working

The Healthier Together Partnership has been officially recognised as an Integrated Care System by NHS England/Improvement. This group of 10 organisations works collaboratively to improve health and care across Bristol, North Somerset and South Glos.

17 December 2020

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Healthier Together recognised for collaborative working

The Healthier Together Partnership has been officially recognised as an Integrated Care System as a group of 10 organisations working collaboratively to improve health and care across Bristol, North Somerset and South Glos.

16 December 2020

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Historic point - Covid vaccines rolled out to first patients at Southmead Hospital

The new Covid-19 vaccine has been rolled out in Bristol today – with the over 80s and care home staff first on the list to receive it.

8 December 2020