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Bristol Sanctuary

Bristol Sanctuary are a mental health service that have adapted to ensure they are still providing a useful service throughout the Coronavirus pandemic. If you are struggling or need someone to talk to then The Bristol Sanctuary can help you.

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Share Your Care - ABC charity's 'compassionate' advice

We are highlighting the work of Bristol-based Anorexia and Bulimia Care Charity (ABC) who have been nominated in our ‘Share Your Care’ hunt to raise awareness of amazing carers or services.

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Don't delay in seeking medical help during coronavirus

People are not seeking help for potentially life-threatening health conditions due to the Covid-19 outbreak, Healthwatch has learned.

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How to get help from your GP

GP services are now starting to offer online consultations and have made other changes to the normal service at surgeries - read this latest update from the Bristol, North Somerset and South Glos Clinical Commissioning Group.

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Healthwatch can now help find you the right support from NHS Responders

If you are at home self-isolating and need a support lifeline you can now call Healthwatch to get help from the new army of NHS Responders.

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Healthwatch guides to help you get online advice and support

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.

Interactive Map of Local Community Services

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.

Coronavirus and mental health services

In the light of Coronavirus, there have been some changes to the ways that mental health and wellbeing services in Bristol are running.

COVID 19 Links to help and support

Here is a list of links for help and advice regarding Coronavirus and specific health conditions.

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Covid 19 - information and support

Healthwatch is working with Bristol City Council, NHS Volunteer Responders, volunteer groups and health and social care organisations to make sure you can get the information and support you need.

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Coronavirus - tips on boosting your mental wellbeing

Feeling anxious about all the coronavirus information you are being exposed to on social media? Healthwatch is here to point you in the right direction of what to do and where to go for help and support if you are at currently at home.

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COVID 19 - Beware of Scams

Avon & Somerset Police advise to beware of the scams that are circulating around the COVID 19 crisis