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Celebrating 10 Years of The Equality Act
Healthwatch South Gloucestershire joins other local organisations to mark 10 years since the introduction of the Equality Act.
9 October 2020
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Learning Disability Annual Health Checks Project
We need your help to improve Learning Disability Annual Health Checks. We are creating a set of pre-check questions, tailored to the needs of those in South Gloucestershire and to help individuals get the most out of these checks.
1 October 2020
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Zoom in for our first virtual AGM
Join us on Zoon for our virtual AGM on Monday, October 12, 6-7pm, to reflect on our 19/20 year with updates on the latest news and project work being carried out in South Gloucestershire.
24 September 2020
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Open letter shows progress in reopening health services ahead of winter
An open letter outlining plans to get services back to their pre-pandemic levels but still ensure everyone’s safety has been released.
20 September 2020
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Rise in coronavirus cases in South Glos - but under national average
People are being warned to take more care following Covid-19 guidelines after 33 reported cases in the last week in South Glos This is a jump of 8 from the previous week and a rate of 12 per 100,000 people just below the England average of 15.
10 September 2020
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New 24-hour helpline launches for those struggling with affects of pandemic
A new 24/7 phoneline to help people cope with the pressures of Covid-19 and beyond has been launched for people in the Bristol, North Somerset and South Glos region.
4 September 2020
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NHS Race and Health Observatory
A new NHS centre to investigate the effects of race and ethnicity on people’s health has got the go ahead after Covid 19 helped to focus minds on the continuing problem of racism in medicine.
6 August 2020
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How two special companions have supported those in need during pandemic
Two new nominations in our Share Your Care campaign are for Mark and Margreth, who have selflessly been at the side of people that needed them during this pandemic. Well done to both of you.
23 June 2020
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Action needed after report shows BAME groups adversely affected by pandemic
Large scale research and data collection is needed to tackle “humbling inequalities" in Covid-19 death rates, according to the new Public Health England report. We want our feedback to build an understanding of health experiences of BAME groups.
16 June 2020
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Stay Alert - from Covid scammers
Police are warning of a new scam where callers pose as NHS Track and Trace advisors who ask the householder to pay £500 to be tested or face a “penalty.”
5 June 2020
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A big hearty thanks to all our volunteers
We are celebrating Volunteers' Week June 1st to 7th by saying a big thank you to our 30 volunteers and 7 trustees who help us at Healthwatch Bristol, North Somerset and South Glos.
3 June 2020
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Concerns over patient transport services during pandemic
People with disabilities and those who are less mobile may be struggling to attend necessary medical appointments due to reduced transport services.
5 May 2020
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