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Survey about your experience of seeking support for Bladder and Bowel issues during coronavirus

Bladder and Bowel problems are not openly talked about and affect many people. We would like to hear about what is working well and what is not during coronavirus. Please help us to understand your needs, experiences and...

15 October 2020

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Open letter shows progress in reopening health services ahead of winter

An open letter outlining plans to get services back to their pre-pandemic levels but still ensure everyone’s safety has been released.

20 September 2020

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Jump in coronavirus cases puts Bristol above national average

People are being warned to take more care following Covid-19 guidelines after 79 reported cases in the last week in Bristol. This is a jump of 88 from the previous week and a rate of 17 per 100,000 people - above the England...

10 September 2020

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New report finds excess deaths among adults receiving social care

The COVID-19 pandemic has been felt hardest among those who rely on social care, and those working to care for them, a new report has found.

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New review says BAME groups at higher risk of dying from Covid-19

A new review has shown the risk of dying from Covid-19 is higher among Black and Asian Minority Ethnic Groups compared to white groups. Healthwatch awaits recommendations from these findings which will really benefit BAME...

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Julie ready to help as a volunteer NHS Responder

Our Healthwatch Bristol Area Lead Julie Bird has signed up as an NHS Responder after being moved by her work with Healthwatch - where she heard "heartbreaking" stories from the public in need of help.

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AGM 2020 papers for 12th October 6-7pm

We look forward to seeing you at our virtual AGM. Thank you for responding to our name change resolution. A reminder is attached. Please note that during the meeting members will be asked to vote to elect new and current trustees.

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May Tanner - Bristol's first black nurse

For Black History Month 2020, Healthwatch Bristol is celebrating pioneering black Bristol resident May Tanner, believed to be Bristol Royal Infirmary’s first black ward sister. Image: Bristol Post

agm October 19

Zoom in for our first virtual AGM

Join us on Zoon for our virtual AGM on Monday, October 12, 6-7pm, to reflect on our 19/20 year with updates on the latest news and project work being carried out in Bristol.

24 September 2020

Latest reports and publications

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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...

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Enter and View at Elgar House

Read our report on Elgar House, Southmead Hospital, where we observed...