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111 first

Do you need A&E? Ring NHS 111 for urgent care if not life-threatening

Many patients who go to A&E could be treated more appropriately, often more quickly by another NHS service. This is why NHS 111 First has launched to get you and your family the care you need without waiting a long time at A&E.

2 December 2020

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New Checklist to help people get the most from their Learning Disability Annual Health Check

The new Learning Disability Annual Health Check ‘Checklist’ for South Gloucestershire is here.

30 November 2020

Nightingle opens

NHS Nightingale Bristol will open to day patients

The NHS Nightingale Hospital in Bristol is to open for children and adults’ routine appointments to ease pressures on hospitals in the region caused by Covid-19.

25 November 2020

Winter Warmer Magazine Front Cover

Connecting Kingswood | Your Winter Warmer

Stay warm this winter - 'Connecting Kingswood' have created a magazine full of fun activities & FREE local services!

20 November 2020

House of Lords

Healthwatch is making a difference nationally

Healthwatch’s work, highlighting people’s experiences of health and care, has formed part of a major House of Lords report on learning key lessons from the health pandemic.

20 November 2020

Flu jabs in diff languages

Flu vaccinations - making a point about protection from viruses this winter

Adults at high risk from flu are also more susceptible to coronavirus so having the flu vaccine is more important than ever, to help protect everyone this winter. Read the information in 12 different languages.

20 November 2020

Screenshot of a government COVID-19 advice document in Urdu

COVID-19 update: advice in different languages

CASS have been working closely with the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group (BNSSG CCG) over the last few months to ensure all communities in Bristol receive accessible information about COVID-19.

13 November 2020

dementia caerers

Dementia carers - our ambitious project to hear your experiences and ensure you have support

Caring for someone with dementia takes patience and kindness. It can also take its toll physically and mentally - and if it's a family member you may not get any time off. But is there anyone to care for the carer? Tell HW...your views matter.

11 November 2020

Visitor trust info

Latest guidance on attending appointments and new visitor restrictions at local hospitals

Hospitals trusts covering Bristol, South Glos and Weston hospitals have said appointments are continuing as normal there is no need to ring and check. However, visiting patients has been suspended except in certain circumstances.

5 November 2020

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Webinar: Busking the Myth of Risk and InAbility with Adam Pearson

Following the success of their last webinar, South Gloucestershire Disability Equality Forum are hosting a session with disability rights campaigner, Adam Pearson.

29 October 2020

HW test and trace recs

Test and Trace - how can it be improved?

Contact tracing is working well in the South West with an 83.3 per cent success rate compared to a national average of 77 per cent.

21 October 2020

Male doctor speaking to a male patient

We'd like to hear from you about your experience of Bladder and Bowel services during coronavirus

Bladder and Bowel problems are not openly talked about and affect many people. Please help us to understand your needs, experiences and concerns by completing our survey.

15 October 2020