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
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Do you need help getting to your COVID-19 vaccination?
Do you need help with arranging transport for your COVID-19 injection? Have you been contacted about your vaccination but don't have a way of getting to your surgery? Our latest pamphlet contains all the information you need to get there safely.
29 January 2021
Advice and Information
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
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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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Want to know more about Healthwatch? Watch our video!
Do you have questions about what Healthwatch does? Want to know what we do with your feedback, or how you can help improve health and social care services? Watch our video to find out.
12 January 2021
Advice and Information
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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.
7 January 2021
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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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