1. Gracefields Nursing Home Enter and View

    Report -

    Healthwatch South Gloucestershire Enter and View authorised representatives undertook one announced Enter and View visit to Gracefields Nursing Home in January 2015

  2. LGBTQ Young People Report

    Report -

    Report by The Diversity Trust Feb 2015

  3. Little Croft Care Home Enter and View

    Report -

    Healthwatch South Gloucestershire Enter and View authorised representatives undertook two announced Enter and View visits to Little Croft Care Home in February 2015.

  4. Health care services in HMP Ashfield engagement report

    Report -

    Health care services in HMP Ashfield

  5. Student Stress

    Report -

    Healthwatch engaged with students studying at the University of the West of England and Bristol University to find out their experiences of feeling stressed or feeling under pressure.

  6. LGBTQ Young People Report

    Report -

    Report by The Diversity Trust Feb 2015

  7. Rural Health Needs Report September 2014 - March 2015

    Report -

    A summary of engagement with rural communities in South Gloucestershire September 2014 - March 2015.

  8. Healthwatch response to North Bristol Trust’s Equality Delivery System

    Report -

    Healthwatch Bristol and Healthwatch South Gloucestershire volunteers and staff met with Lesley Mansell, Equality and Diversity Manager at North Bristol Trust (NBT), on 30 November 2016.

  9. Rural Health Needs Report September 2014 - March 2015

    Report -

    A summary of engagement with rural communities in South Gloucestershire September 2014 - March 2015.

  10. Deerhurst Nursing Home Enter and View

    Report -

    Healthwatch South Gloucestershire Enter and View authorised representatives undertook two Enter and View visits to Deerhurst Nursing Home during April 2015

  11. Beaufort House Care Home, Enter and View 2015

    Report -

    Healthwatch South Gloucestershire Enter and View authorised representatives undertook two Enter and View visits to Beaufort House Care Home during March and April 2015.

  12. Healthwatch South Gloucestershire Annual Report 2014/15

    Report -

    Access and view our comprehensive Annual Report for 2014/15

  13. Willow Cottage Nursing Home Enter and View

    Report -

    Healthwatch South Gloucestershire Enter and View authorised representatives undertook two Enter and View visits to Willow Cottage Nursing Home during May 2015

  14. Healthwatch and The Hive

    Report -

    Healthwatch Bristol and South Gloucestershire asked The Hive to help us to gather feedback from people with Learning Disabilities about their experiences of health and social care services.

  15. Oaktree Care Home I Yate

    Report -

    Healthwatch South Gloucestershire Enter and View authorised representatives undertook an Enter and View visit to Oaktree Care Home in July 2015

  16. Blossom Fields Nursing Home, Enter and View

    Report -

    Healthwatch South Gloucestershire Enter and View authorised representatives undertook an Enter and View visit to Blossom Fields Nursing Home in Sept 2015

  17. Kenver House, Kingswood, Enter and View

    Report -

    Healthwatch South Gloucestershire Enter and View authorised representatives undertook an Enter and View visit to Kenver House in Sept 2015

  18. Southmead Hospital mental health services

    Report -

    Healthwatch South Gloucestershire & Bristol Enter and View authorised representatives undertook one Enter and View visit to Southmead Hospital Mental Health Services on 25.9.15

  19. Callington Road Hospital Report 6.10.15

    Report -

    Healthwatch South Gloucestershire & Bristol Enter and View authorised representatives undertook one Enter and View visit to Lime Ward and Silver Birch Ward on 6.10.15

  20. Stanshawes Care Home, Yate Enter and View

    Report -

    Healthwatch South Gloucestershire authorised Enter and View volunteers undertook two follow-up enter and view visits to Stanshawes Care Home on 14 October 2015 and 13 January 2016.

  21. Callington Road Hospital, Enter and View

    Report -

    Healthwatch South Gloucestershire & Bristol Enter and View authorised representatives undertook one Enter and View visit to Aspen Ward, Laurel Ward and Elizabeth Casson House on 19.10.15

  22. Comparison Table of 2014 and Nov 2015 Southmead Hospital

    Response -

    Recommendations and Responses

  23. Gwendoline House Downend Enter and View

    Report -

    Healthwatch South Gloucestershire Enter and View authorised representatives undertook one two hour morning Enter and View visit on Thursday 10 November 2015 to Gwendoline House Care Home

  24. Warmley House Nursing Home Enter and View

    Report -

    Healthwatch South Gloucestershire Enter and View authorised representatives undertook two enter and view visits on Wednesday 11 November and Tuesday 24 November 2015

  25. 10 top tips to get the most out of your GP appointment

    Advice and Information -

    We know from our conversations with the public that some patients report feeling rushed during appointments and struggling to make themselves heard. Here are some tips that could help you get the most out of visiting your GP.

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

    News -

    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.

  27. Want to know more about Healthwatch? Watch our video!

    Advice and Information -

    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.

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

    News -

    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.

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

    News -

    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'.

  30. Mental health support during latest lockdown

    News -

    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.

  31. Allergy advice and the Covid-19 vaccine

    News -

    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.

  32. Do you need help getting to your COVID-19 vaccination?

    Advice and Information -

    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.

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

    News -

    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.

  34. Zoom in for our next Prioritisation Panel meeting on February 11

    News -

    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.

  35. Are you an unpaid carer? Register with a GP so you don't miss your COVID-19 vaccine

    Advice and Information -

    It's always important to be registered with a GP - but it's particularly important if you're caring for someone vulnerable. If you're not registered, you may not get your COVID-19 vaccination at the right time.

  36. Disabled people made up 6 in 10 of all COVID-19 deaths last year, according to official data

    News -

    59.5% of all the coronavirus deaths between the 24th January and the 20th November 2020 were disabled people, the latest data from the Office for National Statistics has revealed.

  37. Surge testing - visit your nearest pop-up centre to help research on how the virus is changing

    News -

    There’s just a few days left to get a covid “surge test” if you live in specific postcodes in Bristol and South Glos, are over 16 and do not have symptoms of the virus.

  38. How to get support if you need a little extra help to have the Covid-19 vaccine

    News -

    People who have learning disabilities or a mental health condition can have their vaccination experience made easier for them. Healthwatch and the local clinical commissioning group put on a webinar to explain extra support or help that's available.

  39. If you have a learning disability you need to be on your GP's learning disability register to have the vaccine

    News -

    Find out more about how to get on your GPs learning disability register to ensure you have the Covid-19 vaccine. Being on the register also means you should also be invited to have an important health check-up to pick up any symptoms of illness.

  40. Overcoming concerns about the Covid-19 vaccine if you have a learning disability

    Advice and Information -

    Our South Glos volunteer, Jemma Ballinger, says while it is great news that people on the learning disability register will be prioritised to have the vaccine, they will still often need a lot of reassurance and understanding to receive it.

  41. What to do if you can't find an NHS dentist

    Advice and Information -

    NHS dental care has been massively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and it's been almost impossible to find an NHS dentist that's accepting new patients or doing emergency treatment.

  42. Healthwatch discusses Covid-19 pressures on BRI's A&E department on Radio Bristol

    News -

    The pandemic has led to delays in patients getting seen at Bristol Royal Infirmary’s A&E department due to high demand and lack of staff, a new report has found.

  43. Record number of people vaccinated - but the roll-out will be 'significantly restrained' in April

    News -

    NHS staff delivered almost 100,000 Covid-19 vaccinations in a single hour on 20 March breaking the record for the largest number of doses given. In a South Glos Primary Care Network over 1,900 had their jabs in one day.

  44. Webinar to share latest information on Covid-19 vaccine for over 50s

    Advice and Information -

    To support the over 50’s, South Gloucestershire Council, Healthwatch South Gloucestershire and the region's Over 50s Forum organised an event with local representatives from the NHS and Public Health, to provide guidance and answer questions.

  45. New system of local organisations to improve local care

    News -

    The pandemic has shown the importance of collaboration to help everyone get the care they need. This is the principle behind the new regional Integrated Care System, which began operating from today, April 1.

  46. How to cope with lockdown if you have autism

    Advice and Information -

    Radio presenter and Asperger's champion Alex Manners spoke to Healthwatch ahead of his talk organised by Bristol Autism Support tomorrow (April 7th). His tips for coping with the pressures of Covid-19? "Find a project and focus on the next few days."

  47. Free virtual monthly drop-in sessions for people who have had strokes, their families, and carers

    News -

    If you or a loved one has suffered a stroke, register for a free, monthly drop-in session to learn more about how to manage life after a stroke.