News and reports

Share your stories of care with Healthwatch - we want to recognise all the wonderful work being done to help people in their homes and the wider community. A virtual hug from us to all the social care sector.

A young teenager is leading a fundraising drive to help rebuild an adventure playground in St Paul's which has been devastated by fire. HW has seen the valuable work carried out by the APE Project first hand is supporting the fundraising drive.

A video message to stay safe at home to help stop the spread of the coronavirus in eight languages has been produced and you can click below to see it.

People who need emergency dental treatment are advised to contact their regular surgery - and their case will assessed on a priority basis. They will then be referred to one of two new dental hubs, in Bristol and Weston, for treatment.

Are you are a hotelier, B&B or AirBnB owner? If so please consider offering a room so that a homeless person can self-isolate.

Bristol City Council is looking for new emergency foster carers during the COVID 19 situation.

Take a look at this amazing list created by 'Bristol Independent Businesses' - it brings together community resources, Mutal Aid Groups and food delivery services that are available across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

In the light of Coronavirus, there have been some changes to the ways that mental health and wellbeing services in Bristol are running.

Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire CCG have launched a campaign to help local A&E services, encouraging people to go to the right place for minor injuries and illnesses.

Here is a list of links for help and advice regarding Coronavirus and specific health conditions.

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

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