CoronaHW help
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.
24 March 2020
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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.
23 March 2020
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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
20 March 2020
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Healthwatch wants to give a platform to veterans' voices
Julie attended an introduction meeting with Debbie Rogers the advice and information officer at the local Royal British Legion office in Broadmead.
12 February 2020
NHS jab
Staff urged to have free flu jab
An important point on preventing flu cases - NHS staff urged to have free vaccination
4 October 2019
New clinics to support women in Bristol
New FGM support clincs open in Bristol
Suvivors of female genital mutilation (FGM) will be able to access expert support and treatment earlier thanks to NHS ‘one stop shop’ clinics which have launched in Bristol.
26 September 2019
Have your say
Young people's views needed on care
As part of the Care Quality Commission’s #DeclareYourCare campaign young people are being encouraged to feedback on care.
11 September 2019
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Do you need help getting to hospital?
Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments.
22 May 2019
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Registering with your GP: understanding your rights
People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register.
1 April 2019
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Support for BAME carers
Local charity Carers Support Centre has produced some short films in different community languages to encourage minority ethnic carers to seek support.
2 January 2019
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Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?
Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.
24 December 2018
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What should you expect from home care services?
The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?
29 August 2017