News and reports

Online or offline Healthwatch is working with South Glos Council and volunteer groups to round up useful support services! Even if you have no computer you can get practical support or advice to stay safe and well during the coronavirus outbreak.

Avon and Somerset Police have advised the public to be aware of the scams that are surrounding the COVID 19 crisis

We can help you find the latest advice on what to do to protect yourself and your loved ones as well as a friendly ear if you are self-isolating and feel cut off and confused.

Coronavirus (Covid-19) information and advice - read our rundown of some of the frequently asked questions and what to do if you or your loved ones become unwell and start showing potential symptoms.

Our team launched the 2020 vision for South Glos with a new project focusing on people with learning disabilities. Watch our new video about new ways of working across three Healthwatch areas which will make a difference to health services near you.

Our Healthwatch team Maisy and Vicky winged their way down to Bristol Aerospace to the event run by the Diversity Trust. Maisy is seen standing next to Concorde, which was brought to its new home in Bristol, three years ago - Feb 7th, 2017.

The aim of this Guide is to provide an introduction to organisations, who can provide advice, information and support services, for people with dementia and their carers, family and friends.

More hospitals should use their complaints system in a positive way to demonstrate to the public they can make improvements. Healthwatch wants hospitals to build patient trust so they know comments can bring about clear results.

Tell us about your experiences of health and social care, and the changes that you would like to see made locally, in our online survey #SpeakUp2020

Practice makes perfect – do you want a more convenient GP service that fits around you? Feedback on how easy you are finding it to get an appointment at your local surgery in this survey from the local clinical commissioning group.

Happy New Year and we’re counting down to our big virtual launch event on February 28 to promote priorities for each of our three areas…

Shine On is a group of major organisations working together to prevent suicide particularly in young people age 16-25, middle-aged men and those in the LGBT communities which are the higher risk groups.