A woman in a dentist's chair, being shown an x-ray by a male dentist
Advice for NHS Dental Contractors: updating your NHS website profile
Many dental practices are not updating their information on the NHS website. The Department of Health and Social Care, NHS England, and Healthwatch are urging dental contractors to review their profiles, to help patients find dental care more easily.
27 September 2021
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Face-to-face appointments: know your choices
Digital appointments don't work for everyone. Many health care services have moved online, but you can still request a face-to-face appointment. Here's what you can expect from the NHS if you need to be seen in person.
6 August 2021
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Snapshot: does your GP have a user-friendly website?
Healthwatch volunteers have reviewed nine GP patient websites in Bristol to see how user friendly they are. Thanks to their hard work, Healthwatch Bristol has produced a new website review tool to help GP practices improve the information available.
13 July 2021
A white woman receiving dental treatment
Dentistry - how Healthwatch Bristol has used your feedback to bring about change
Over 100 people have shared their feedback on NHS dental services with us during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's how we've used your feedback, and how it's made a difference.
25 June 2021
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Why do we need to collect demographic information when you share your views with us?
When you share your views with us, we ask for demographic information such as your gender, sexual orientation, age, and ethnicity. Here's why we collect this information, and what we use it for.
18 June 2021
Ade Williams, a man, standing behind a counter in a pharmacy
Pharmacy spotlight: Ade Williams, Bedminster Pharmacy
Ade Williams, multi award-winning pharmacist at Bedminster Pharmacy in Bristol, spoke to Healthwatch Bristol about what pharmacies can offer, and how they can help take the pressure off GPs and A&E departments.
21 May 2021
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How to cope with lockdown if you have autism
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."
6 April 2021
Comm strategy
How we are communicating what we do
Healthwatch exists to take on board the views of the public so they can influence health and social care locally. Our strategy aims to highlight the importance of leaving feedback and outlines how Healthwatch can use it to make a difference.
30 March 2021
Woman having dental work done
What to do if you can't find an NHS dentist
Our feedback from patients tells us that Dentistry has been massively affected by Coronavirus, and it's been almost impossible to find an NHS dentist that's accepting new patients or doing emergency treatment.
9 March 2021
Gina in hospital bed
Living with long-COVID: Gina's story
Most people who contract COVID-19 make a full recovery within 12 weeks. However, symptoms can last longer. The virus may result in post-COVID-19 syndrome, or long-COVID. This is Gina's story.
2 March 2021
Jemma, a white woman with brown hair, smiling
Overcoming concerns about the Covid-19 vaccine if you have a learning disability
One of our volunteers, 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.
26 February 2021
A brick building. Sign reads 'Marksbury Road Surgery'
Spotlight: Bridge View Medical
Bridge View Medical is a large primary care network in South Bristol. We spoke to Practice Manager, Brent Stephen, about how the practice is coping with the demands of the vaccination roll-out.
9 February 2021