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Safeguarding Tips

Safeguarding tips, which we recommend community groups adhere to and suggest people familiarise themselves with these tips to keep themselves safe too.

Safeguarding Tips are recommended to be used by local community groups, but also we strongly suggest that individuals wanting help familiarise...

Coronavirus council information

Bristol City Council want to keep you updated on their Coronavirus policy and how the lock-down is effecting essential services throughout the city.

Please see the council's website for full information or read on below.

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Latest NHS Coronavirus Guidance | Over 30 Translations Now Available

Latest NHS Coronavirus Guidance | Over 30 Translations Now Available

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Healthwatch joins the City Gathering to help make Bristol a better place to live

Our Area Manager, Vicky Marriott, very much enjoyed being part of the biggest ever City Gathering held in Bristol.

14 January 2020

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GP survey to help people get better access to the care they need

Practice makes perfect – do you want a more convenient GP service that fits around you? Feedback on how easy you are finding it to get an appointment at your local surgery in this survey from the local clinical commissioning...

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A weighty issue - a whole city approach to change lives for the better

A healthier outlook - our team is joining next month's discussion to help improve diet and lifestyle habits in Bristol.

11 December 2019

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A round-up of our work to offer reliable and sound support to those in need

Here is our latest newsletter with all the most up-to-date information on support, advice and services available in the coronavirus outbreak.

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Guidance for Carers - from Carers UK

As the situation with Coronavirus evolves, it's important to know what support is available to you as a carer and those you look after. This page sets out the current government guidance as it relates to carers & offers suggestions for making plans

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List of help if you're self isolating

Here is a list of local food deliveries and launderettes that can help if you're self isolating due to COVID 19. Please note this is not an exhaustive list.

Latest reports and publications

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NHS Long Term Plan Report

12 November 2019

We asked the public how they would spend the government's £20...

Bristol annual report

Bristol Annual Report 2018/2019

24 October 2019

During 2018/2019 our work included a year-long study of emotional...

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Our privacy statement

28 September 2019

Here is the Healthwatch Bristol Privacy Policy which explains our...

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Our Enter and View policy

28 September 2019

Here is our guide to Enter and View; Healthwatch Bristol's...