Alex M Talk
How to cope with lockdown if you have autism
Radio presenter and Asperger's champion Alex Manners spoke to Healthwatch ahead of his talk organised by Bristol Autism Support tomorrow (April 7th). His tips for coping with the pressures of Covid-19? "Find a project and focus on the next few days."
6 April 2021
Advice and Information
ICS April 1
News system of local organisations to improve local care
The pandemic has shown the importance of collaboration to help everyone get the care they need. This is the principle behind the new regional Integrated Care System, which began operating from today, April 1.
1 April 2021
News
Comm strategy
How we are communicating what we do
Healthwatch exists to take on board the views of the public so they can influence health and social care locally. Our strategy aims to highlight the importance of leaving feedback and outlines how Healthwatch can use it to make a difference.
30 March 2021
Advice and Information
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Record number of Covid-19 jabs given - but the roll-out will be 'significantly constrained' in April
NHS staff delivered almost 100,000 Covid-19 vaccinations in a single hour on 20 March breaking the record for the largest number of doses given. In Bristol over 1,900 had their jabs in one day.
24 March 2021
News
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.
17 March 2021
News
Bristol Somali vaccine
New video aims to improve vaccine take-up in Easton and Barton Hill communities
Breaking down barriers to encourage more people in Bristol communities to have their vaccine is the reason behind the shooting of a new video by members of Bristol Somali Youth Voice.
16 March 2021
News
Woman having dental work done
What to do if you can't find an NHS dentist
Our feedback from patients tells us that Dentistry has been massively affected by Coronavirus, and it's been almost impossible to find an NHS dentist that's accepting new patients or doing emergency treatment.
9 March 2021
Advice and Information
Gina in hospital bed
Living with long-COVID: Gina's story
Most people who contract COVID-19 make a full recovery within 12 weeks. However, symptoms can last longer. The virus may result in post-COVID-19 syndrome, or long-COVID. This is Gina's story.
2 March 2021
Advice and Information
Jemma, a white woman with brown hair, smiling
Overcoming concerns about the Covid-19 vaccine if you have a learning disability
One of our volunteers, Jemma Ballinger, says while it is great news that people on the learning disability register will be prioritised to have the vaccine, they will still often need a lot of reassurance and understanding to receive it.
26 February 2021
Advice and Information
In a classroom, a woman helps a young boy in a wheelchair
Make sure you're on the learning disability register to receive your vaccine
Find out more about how to get on your GPs learning disability register to ensure you have the Covid-19 vaccine. Being on the register also means you will be invited to have an important health check-up to pick up any symptoms of illness.
26 February 2021
News
Covid vaccine adjustments
How to get support if you need a little extra help to have the Covid-19 vaccine
People who have learning disabilities or a mental health condition can have their vaccination experience made easier for them. Healthwatch and the local clinical commissioning group put on a webinar to explain extra support or help that's available.
17 February 2021
News
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Surge testing - visit your nearest pop-up centre to help research on how the virus is changing
There’s just a few days left to get a covid “surge test” if you live in specific postcodes in Bristol and South Glos are over 16 and do not have symptoms of the virus.
17 February 2021
News