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NHS patient data sharing scheme explained

Plans to collect patient data to understand more about viruses and other conditions for planning and research have been delayed. The NHS wants to work with key organisations like Healthwatch so people understand who will...

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Stories of pain no gain in dental crisis

Feedback from Bristol patients has been used to show the crisis in NHS dental care which helped inform a Parliamentary debate.

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Bristol chosen to become an ‘accelerator site’ in NHS mission to tackle waiting lists

Bristol, North Somerset and South Glos will receive a share of £160 million in an NHS plan to test new ways of reducing the elective care waiting lists post Covid-19.

Bladderandbowel

Our survey to help improve bladder and bowel care features in national showcase

Healthwatch Bristol is delighted that our work with Bristol Health Partners on how easy it was for people to get help from bladder and bowel services during Covid-19 has been included in a national research portfolio.

BAME women

Support for black and ethnic pregnant women after research finds they often receive lower quality of care

A new team has been set up in Bristol to ensure pregnant women understand the latest information and guidance and it is made available in languages spoken by the women served by local maternity units.

PP Bristol

The public agenda for our next Prioritisation Panel on May 5

See how we work out the main health and care priorities for Bristol from your feedback. Our meeting at 11.30am on May 5 is where we action your comments or concerns with providers to ensure what you tell us makes a...

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Winterbourne View 10 years on: Supporting those with learning disabilities to stay safe and well

People with learning disabilities are still at risk of dying unnecessarily and receive poorer care – 10 years on from the abuse suffered at Winterbourne View.

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Free virtual monthly drop-in sessions for people who have had strokes, their families, and carers

If you or a loved one has suffered a stroke, register for a free, monthly drop-in session to learn more about how to manage life after a stroke.

A&E BRI

Healthwatch discusses Covid-19 pressures on BRI's A&E department on Radio Bristol

The pandemic has led to delays in patients getting seen at Bristol Royal Infirmary’s A&E department due to high demand and lack of staff, a new report has found.

Latest reports and publications

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Bristol Prioritisation Panel May 2021 - minutes

On the 5th of May 2021, our Prioritisation Panel came together to...

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Healthwatch BNSSG's decision making policy (Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire)

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

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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...