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Healthwatch South Gloucestershire Enter and View authorised representatives undertook two Enter and View visits to Woodlands Manor Care Home in January and March 2016. -
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South Gloucestershire Equalities Conference 2016 -
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Report of Enter and View Volunteers’ Research Visit to Cambrian Green Day Services, Yate -
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Access and view our comprehensive Annual Report for 2015/16 -
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Singing for the brain group engagement report August 2016 -
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Dentist focus events with The Hive report -
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Dentist focus events with The Hive report -
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‘Evidence for Change’
Bristol Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans
Health and Wellbeing Research Report
September 2016
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Healthwatch South Gloucestershire undertook a 2 hour afternoon enter and view visit to Beck House on Tuesday September 27 with the purpose of finding out about residents’ lived experience of care. -
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Healthwatch South Gloucestershire Enter and View authorised representatives undertook two Enter and View visits to Wickwar Care Home in March and April 2016 -
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Everyone should be able to access good quality NHS dental services. Take a look at our top tips to help you get the most out of your next dental appointment. -
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Revisit Enter and View report
Edgemont View Nursing Home -
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A joint report with The Carers Centre around Home Care -
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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… -
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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.
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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 -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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Avon and Somerset Police have advised the public to be aware of the scams that are surrounding the COVID 19 crisis -
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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. -
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Latest NHS Coronavirus Guidance | Over 30 Translations Now Available -
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Find out how Coronavirus is affecting services run by South Gloucestershire Council. -
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Safeguarding tips, which we recommend community groups adhere to and suggest people familiarise themselves with these tips to keep themselves safe too.
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Read our Newsletter for February and March 2020. Containing information regarding Coronavirus and how we are helping the community along with local information for support groups and aid. It also contains updates from our launch events.
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Here is a list of links for help and advice regarding Coronavirus and specific health conditions. -
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Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire CCG have launched a campaign to help local A&E services, encouraging people to go to the right place for minor injuries and illnesses. -
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Take a look at this amazing list created by 'Bristol Independent Businesses' - it brings together community resources, Mutal Aid Groups and food delivery services that are available across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. -
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The Keep Safe website has put together a range of resources for people with learning difficulties. -
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People who need emergency dental treatment are advised to contact their regular surgery - and their case will assessed on a priority basis. They will then be referred to two new dental hubs, one in Bristol and one in Weston, for treatment.
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Digital activity sessions are being run by a South Glos youth organisation to keep young people occupied and resist the urge to go outdoors. -
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Share your stories of care with Healthwatch - we want to recognise all the wonderful work being done to help people in their homes and the wider community. A virtual hug from us to all the social care sector. -
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If you are self isolating and need your prescription delivered to your door Healthwatch South Glos is here to help. -
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Use our new Healthwatch guides to help you get to grips with using health websites and apps. From Patient Access and NHS App to using Zoom, you can download and print our step-by-step guides. -
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If you are at home self-isolating and need a support lifeline you can now call our team to find the right type of help from the new army of NHS Responders. -
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Only a small fraction of “at risk” children are taking up the emergency school places which are open to them, prompting concerns that they are facing increased danger during the lockdown. -
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The health pandemic has resulted in many mental health support services either being suspended or becoming ‘self-service’ over the internet due to social distancing. -
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People are not seeking help for potentially life-threatening health conditions due to the Covid-19 outbreak, Healthwatch has learned.
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People with disabilities and those who are less mobile may be struggling to attend necessary medical appointments due to reduced transport services. -
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Mental Health Week May 18th – 24th is about kindness and we at Healthwatch want to focus on the phone friends, from Age UK South Glos, who are chatting to older people to help them through this pandemic. -
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We are raising awareness of the difficulties people face getting a diagnosis for Crohn's and Colitis for World IBD Day. TV presenter Rylan Clark talks about the stigma stopping people getting help. -
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We are marking Mental Health Awareness Week by looking at the barriers faced by the deaf community making them twice as likely to develop a mental health condition. Healthwatch is supporting work to help tackle the added difficulties of Covid-19.