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

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...

30 November 2021

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Take lateral flow test before 'high risk' situations and visits, says government

People are now being advised to take a lateral flow test before 'high risk situations', such as being in crowded spaces, and before visiting anyone who may be at a higher risk of severe illness if they get COVID-19.

26 November 2021

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Mental health services for children, young people, and older people must improve, says independent regulator

The Care Quality Commission has published its latest report on community mental health services for children and young people, and hospital wards for older adults, provided by Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS...

11 November 2021

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Medical care at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston rated 'good' by CQC - but concerns raised over patient safety

The Care Quality Commission's inspection of Weston General Hospital in June left the independent regulator 'significantly concerned about the safe care and treatment of patients receiving medical care'.

4 November 2021

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Risk of a "tsunami of unmet need" facing the health and care system, the Care Quality Commission reports

In their annual 'State of Care' report - the first to cover a full year of the pandemic - the independent regulator has called for increased stability and collaboration across services, plus investment in 'new...

25 October 2021

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NHS sets out plan for improving patient access to GPs

More GP appointments, additional funding for NHS 111, and improved telephone systems will all make it easier for people to get the care they need. Measures to support GPs include the launch of a zero-tolerance campaign...

20 October 2021

The public agenda for our next Prioritisation Panel on February 2

See how we work out the main health and care priorities for Bristol from your feedback. Our meeting at 11:30am on February 2 is where we action your comments or concerns with providers to ensure what you tell us makes a difference.

24 January 2022

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Have your say: attending Southmead Hospital A&E department

Staff at Southmead Hospital need your feedback to find how patient care at their A&E department can be improved. If you've attended A&E as a walk-in during November or December 2021, you can help by filling in our anonymous survey.

30 November 2021

The public agenda for our next Prioritisation Panel on November 3

See how we work out the main health and care priorities for Bristol from your feedback. Our meeting at 11:30am on November 3 is where we action your comments or concerns with providers to ensure what you tell us makes a difference.

1 November 2021

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Healthwatch BNSSG's conflict of interest policy

10 January 2022

All Healthwatch Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (...

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Bristol Prioritisation Panel August 2021 - minutes

On the 4th of August 2021, our Prioritisation Panel came together to...

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Healthwatch BNSSG's terms of reference for the Finance and Resources Committee

The Finance Committee is responsible to the Management Board. The...

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Healthwatch BNSSG's code of conduct

Everyone who represents Healthwatch Bristol, North Somerset and South...