1. Bristol Autism Forum Feedback July 2017

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    Bristol Autism Forum Feedback July 2017

  2. New autism training programme to be rolled out following death of Bristol teenager

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    New autism training is to be given to NHS staff after the death of a Bristol teenager who was given drugs against his parents’ wishes.

  3. Two out of three people not getting autism support - new figures confirm Healthwatch's own findings

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    Two out of three adults are not getting the support they need for autism spectrum disorders according to new figures. The findings are similar to what Bristol patients told us in a recent Healthwatch survey.

  4. A healthy outlook - a glimpse of how we've helped patients in 2019

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    We're spreading some Christmas cheer with our round-up of how we've made a difference to health services from the information YOU provided.

  5. Make sure you're on the learning disability register to receive your vaccine

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    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 will be invited to have an important health check-up to pick up any symptoms of illness.

  6. Winterbourne View 10 years on: Supporting those with learning disabilities to stay safe and well

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    People with learning disabilities are still at risk of dying unnecessarily and receive poorer care – 10 years on from the abuse suffered at Winterbourne View.

  7. Experiences of being in hospital for people with a learning disability and autistic people

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    The Care Quality Commission says people with a learning disability and autistic people "continue to face barriers when accessing health care and treatment" after collecting people’s experiences from 8 hospital trusts in England.

  8. Progress made by Bristol SEND services but improvements needed to build trust with parents and carers

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    Services for children and young people with special educational needs or a disability (SEND) in Bristol have made 'sufficient progress' in addressing four out of five areas of weakness identified by Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission.

  9. Annual Report 2022/2023

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    Last year, 793 people shared their experiences of health and social care services with us. Our annual report sets out how your comments and concerns have had a real impact on local health and social care services.

  10. Report: what people think about adult social care

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    103 people who draw on care and support from adult social care services spoke to us about what's working well and what needs to improve. We heard from a diverse range of people, including older adults, people with mental health issues, and carers.

  11. Support for BAME carers

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    Local charity Carers Support Centre has produced some short films in different community languages to encourage minority ethnic carers to seek support.

  12. Carers' Rights Day and Social Prescribing Impact Report

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    Healthwatch Bristol were invited along to the Carer's Rights Day and Ways to Wellbeing Group in March 2018 to speak to members about their emotional health and wellbeing.

  13. Call for temporary foster carers in Bristol

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    Bristol City Council is looking for new emergency foster carers during the COVID 19 situation.

  14. Nominate your carer or provider who has been your lifeline during the pandemic.

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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.

  15. Read how people who need care at home were affected by pandemic

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    Lu, who suffers from chronic condition fibromyalgia, tells us how her family stepped up to look after her when she suffered a distressing fall and how she struggled to get help for severe shoulder pain.

  16. New report finds excess deaths among adults receiving social care

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    The COVID-19 pandemic has been felt hardest among those who rely on social care, and those working to care for them, a new report has found.

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

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

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    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.

  20. Report: Caring for someone with dementia

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    Caring for someone who has dementia can be a challenge. We spoke to carers throughout Bristol and South Gloucestershire to find out what support they needed, and created a resource to help signpost carers to the services available to help them.

  21. How to help someone get the most out of their learning disability Annual Health Check

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    People with a learning disability may find it hard to know when they are unwell, or to tell someone about it. We've put together a checklist to help people with a learning disability and their carers make the most of their annual health check.

  22. Caring for someone with dementia? You can now find support more quickly

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    Caring for someone with dementia can be challenging, and carers often report feelings of guilt, confusion, and anger. We spoke to carers across Bristol to find out what help they needed, and put together a resource to help them access support.

  23. People with learning disabilities and their carers are entitled to a free flu vaccination

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    Preventing flu can be particularly important for people with a learning disability. Flu can lead to pneumonia and sepsis, which many people with a learning disability are much more vulnerable to than the general population.

  24. Have your say: discharge from hospital to a nursing or care home

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    If someone is able to leave hospital but needs further care, they may be discharged to a nursing or care home. If you or a loved one has experienced this, or if you work in the pathway 3 system, please fill in our survey about how the process works.

  25. Annual Report 2021/2022

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    Your feedback helps us influence positive change and encourages the improvement of local NHS health and social care services. Take a look at everything we've been up to throughout 2021/2022.

  26. Annual Report 2023/2024

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    Last year, almost 1000 people shared their experiences of health and social care services with us. Our annual report highlights all the ways we've used your feedback to improve care, plus our plans for the year ahead.