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'One patient was waiting over 9 hours to be collected' - Care Quality Commission raises concerns over waiting times for community transport provider E-Zec Medical Transport Services Ltd

The independent regulator for health and social care services in England undertook an inspection of E-Zec Medical Transport Services Ltd in January 2023.
26 April 2023
News
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Healthwatch BNSSG's communications strategy 2023 - 2024

Our communications strategy for 2023 - 2024 sets out the purpose and goals of our communications. This includes how we use our various communication channels, including digital and face-to-face engagement, to achieve our vision and mission.
23 April 2023
Report
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Safety concerns raised after inspection of acute psychiatric wards and psychiatric intensive care units

Sexual safety incidents on mixed wards and environmental risks were among the issues identified by the Care Quality Commission, independent regulator for health and social care services in England.
21 April 2023
News
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Introducing our brand new Healthwatch Hub!

We’ve permanently relocated to The Galleries in Broadmead, Bristol. Pop in to share your feedback with us, find out about volunteering opportunities, or get information about local health and social care services.
18 April 2023
News
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Bookings open for spring COVID-19 vaccinations for the most vulnerable

A spring COVID-19 vaccination is being offered to people who are most vulnerable to infection. Appointments will be available between 17 April 2023 and 30 June 2023, and eligible people can book an appointment now.
11 April 2023
News
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Six-week postnatal checks are failing many new mothers, Healthwatch England warns

Many women are struggling to access the support they need for their mental health during and after pregnancy. Only 1 in 5 were satisfied with the time their GP spent talking to them about their mental health at their six-week postnatal check.
22 March 2023
News
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MPs to examine struggle to access NHS dentistry services

Parliament's Health and Social Care Committee has launched an inquiry into dentistry following a survey that showed 90% of practices across the UK were not accepting new adult NHS patients.
13 March 2023
Advice and Information
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New report from Bristol Somali Youth Voice: "The impact of the increasing cost of living on the minority ethnic community in Bristol"

The research, conducted alongside Bristol Somali Forum, looks at the effects of the cost of living crisis, the uncertainty and insecurity generated, and explores how people are coping with the challenges of the crisis.
10 March 2023
News
A woman in the oncology unit receiving chemotherapy treatment, accompanied by a man who is holding her hand.

Five big issues people with cancer in the UK are concerned about right now

Research from Macmillan Cancer Support has identified rising costs and exhaustion as being among the biggest issues people living with cancer in the UK are currently facing.
10 March 2023
Advice and Information
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Bristol Prioritisation Panel January 2023 - minutes

Read the minutes of our January 25 2023 Prioritisation Panel, where we come together with our volunteers to discuss the health and social care issues you've raised and what we can do to bring about change.
10 March 2023
Report
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Long stay and rehabilitation mental health wards rated 'good' by independent regulator

Three of the four wards for working age adults managed by Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust were inspected by the Care Quality Commission in January 2023.
8 March 2023
News
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How will we make a difference in 2023-24?

Our workplan sets out the areas of health and social care we will be looking at over the coming financial year. It also outlines the research we plan to carry out in order to help improve local services.
6 March 2023
Report

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