1. Celebrating 10 Years of The Equality Act

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    Healthwatch South Gloucestershire joins other local organisations to mark 10 years since the introduction of the Equality Act.

  2. We'd like to hear from you about your experience of Bladder and Bowel services during coronavirus

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    Bladder and Bowel problems are not openly talked about and affect many people. Please help us to understand your needs, experiences and concerns by completing our survey.

  3. Test and Trace - how can it be improved?

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    Contact tracing is working well in the South West with an 83.3 per cent success rate compared to a national average of 77 per cent.

  4. Webinar: Busking the Myth of Risk and InAbility with Adam Pearson

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    Following the success of their last webinar, South Gloucestershire Disability Equality Forum are hosting a session with disability rights campaigner, Adam Pearson.

  5. Latest guidance on attending appointments and new visitor restrictions at local hospitals

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    Hospitals trusts covering Bristol, South Glos and Weston hospitals have said appointments are continuing as normal there is no need to ring and check. However, visiting patients has been suspended except in certain circumstances.

  6. Dementia carers - our ambitious project to hear your experiences and ensure you have support

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    Caring for someone with dementia takes patience and kindness. It can also take its toll physically and mentally - and if it's a family member you may not get any time off. But is there anyone to care for the carer? Tell HW...your views matter.

  7. COVID-19 update: advice in different languages

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    CASS have been working closely with the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group (BNSSG CCG) over the last few months to ensure all communities in Bristol receive accessible information about COVID-19.

  8. Flu vaccinations - making a point about protection from viruses this winter

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    Adults at high risk from flu are also more susceptible to coronavirus so having the flu vaccine is more important than ever, to help protect everyone this winter. Read the information in 12 different languages.

  9. Healthwatch is making a difference nationally

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    Healthwatch’s work, highlighting people’s experiences of health and care, has formed part of a major House of Lords report on learning key lessons from the health pandemic.

  10. Connecting Kingswood | Your Winter Warmer

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    Stay warm this winter - 'Connecting Kingswood' have created a magazine full of fun activities & FREE local services!

  11. NHS Nightingale Bristol will open to day patients

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    The NHS Nightingale Hospital in Bristol is to open for children and adults’ routine appointments to ease pressures on hospitals in the region caused by Covid-19.

  12. New Checklist to help people get the most from their Learning Disability Annual Health Check

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    The new Learning Disability Annual Health Check ‘Checklist’ for South Gloucestershire is here.

  13. Share Your Views: Support for Dementia Carers

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  14. Minutes and recording of our first virtual AGM in October

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    Here are the minutes of our first virtual AGM when we welcomed over 40 people to hear about our work and achievements over the last year. There is also a recording of the Zoom meeting held in October.

  15. Do you need A&E? Ring NHS 111 for urgent care if not life-threatening

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    Many patients who go to A&E could be treated more appropriately, often more quickly by another NHS service. This is why NHS 111 First has launched to get you and your family the care you need without waiting a long time at A&E.

  16. The Role of Chair for the South Gloucestershire Patient Participation Group Chairs Network

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    The Chair is responsible for the smooth running of PPG meetings with full administrative support from the Healthwatch South Gloucestershire Area Lead and other support/input from the CCG.

  17. Historic point - Covid vaccines rolled out to first patients at Southmead Hospital

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    The new Covid-19 vaccine has been rolled out in Bristol today – with the over 80s and care home staff first on the list to receive it.

  18. Healthier Together recognised for collaborative working

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    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.

  19. Healthier Together recognised for collaborative working

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    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.

  20. Equality, Diversity and Unconscious Bias Training for VCSE groups in South Glos

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    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.

  21. Phased roll-out for Covid-19 vaccinations

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    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