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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 average of 15.

10 September 2020

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New 24-hour helpline launches for those struggling with affects of pandemic

A new 24/7 phoneline to help people cope with the pressures of Covid-19 and beyond has been launched for people in the Bristol, North Somerset and South Glos region.

4 September 2020

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Videos in 10 languages to help more people understand key advice

Videos providing important Covid-19 tips and advice are now available in more than 10 languages to reach people in the region who do not speak English as a first language.

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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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NHS Race and Health Observatory

A new NHS centre to investigate the effects of race and ethnicity on people’s health has got the go ahead after Covid 19 helped to focus minds on the continuing problem of racism in medicine.

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Bristol researchers find higher Covid-19 death rates amongst BAME communities

Healthwatch wants its feedback to help understand the experiences of all communities. Death rates in Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Groups from Covid 19 are higher than white British people, according to researchers based in Bristol.

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Action needed after report shows BAME adversely affected by pandemic

Large scale research and data collection is needed to tackle “humbling inequalities" in Covid-19 death rates, according to the new Public Health England report. We want our feedback to build an understanding of health experiences of BAME groups.

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Volunteers' Week - thank you John!

Thanks John your work is helping ensure patients' voices are heard by key decision makers at local hospitals.

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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 staff and patients.

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A big hearty thanks to all our volunteers

We are celebrating Volunteers' Week June 1st to 7th by saying a big thank you to our 30 volunteers and 7 trustees who help us at Healthwatch Bristol, North Somerset and South Glos.

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Concerns over patient transport services during pandemic

People with disabilities and those who are less mobile may be struggling to attend necessary medical appointments due to reduced transport services.

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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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