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Number of Bristol COVID-19 cases fall but 'cases still high across all areas of the city'

Cases of COVID-19 in Bristol have fallen slightly on the previous week, but Bristol City Council have warned that cases remain high across all areas of the city.

19 January 2021

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Vaccine programme musn't 'breed complacency' says Boris during his visit to Bristol

If you’re over 80 and still haven’t had your Covid-19 vaccine the message is – you’ll be contacted very soon. By the end of this week, every neighbourhood area in BNSSG will have a GP practice vaccination centre up and...

12 January 2021

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Our Area lead Julie tells BBC Radio Bristol about problems getting to a dentist during the pandemic

NHS dentistry has been pushed to crisis point by Covid-19 – new research by Healthwatch has found.

9 December 2020

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Historic turning point - Covid vaccines rolled out to first patients at Southmead Hospital

The new Covid-19 vaccine has been rolled out in Bristol today – with the over 80s and care home staff first on the list to receive it.

8 December 2020

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Do you need A&E? Ring NHS 111 for urgent care if not life-threatening

Many patients who go to A&E could be treated more appropriately, often more quickly by another NHS service. This is why NHS 111 First has launched to get you and your family the care you need without waiting a long time...

2 December 2020

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New report shows Somalis in Bristol hit hard by pandemic

More than a third of Bristol Somalis who took part in a Covid-19 study were hospitalised or had family or friends needing admission. New recommendations from the report says Covid information needs to be accessible and in...

26 November 2020

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Allergy advice and the Covid-19 vaccine

If you have certain allergies you may be concerned about whether you should get the Covid vaccine. In most cases the vaccine is safe, even for people with a history of reactions to certain drugs and food. Here's the latest allergy information.

22 January 2021

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Mental health support during latest lockdown

Are you struggling to cope with a rainy, cold lockdown in January and the pressures of the pandemic? Have you suffered family bereavement or loss of income and need support? There are several services to help you or your loved ones.

21 January 2021

Changes Bristol introduce a support group for women of colour

Changes Bristol have announced they are introducing a mental health support group for women of colour, offering the support of trained staff and volunteers.

19 January 2021

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Minutes and recording of our first AGM held in October

2 December 2020

Here are the minutes of our first virtual AGM when we welcomed over...

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Dentistry during Covid-19

Healthwatch Bristol, Healthwatch North Somerset and Healthwatch South...

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

Lu, who suffers from chronic condition fibromyalgia, tells us how her...

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First Do No Harm is a report published last week of the Independent...