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Barbara receives her letter from the GP

Phased roll-out begins for Covid-19 vaccinations

Local vaccination services run by GPs will open across the area this week, as the roll-out of the biggest immunisation programme in NHS history starts.

23 December 2020

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Healthier Together recognised for collaborative working

The Healthier Together Partnership has been officially recognised as an Integrated Care System by NHS England/Improvement. This group of 10 organisations works collaboratively to improve health and care across Bristol, North Somerset and South Glos.

17 December 2020

dental report

Our Area lead Julie tells BBC Radio Bristol about problems getting to a dentist during the pandemic

NHS dentistry has been pushed to crisis point by Covid-19 – new research by Healthwatch has found.

9 December 2020

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Historic turning point - Covid vaccines rolled out to first patients at Southmead Hospital

The new Covid-19 vaccine has been rolled out in Bristol today – with the over 80s and care home staff first on the list to receive it.

8 December 2020

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Do you need A&E? Ring NHS 111 for urgent care if not life-threatening

Many patients who go to A&E could be treated more appropriately, often more quickly by another NHS service. This is why NHS 111 First has launched to get you and your family the care you need without waiting a long time at A&E.

2 December 2020

Covid Somali report

New report shows Somalis in Bristol hit hard by pandemic

More than a third of Bristol Somalis who took part in a Covid-19 study were hospitalised or had family or friends needing admission. New recommendations from the report says Covid information needs to be accessible and in different languages.

26 November 2020

Nightingale opens

NHS Nightingale will open to day patients

The NHS Nightingale Hospital in Bristol is to open for children and adults’ routine appointments to ease pressures on hospitals in the region caused by Covid-19.

25 November 2020

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Flu vaccinations - making a point about protection from viruses this winter

Adults at high risk from flu are also more susceptible to coronavirus so having the vaccine is more important than ever, to help protect everyone this winter. Read the information in 12 different languages.

20 November 2020

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Healthwatch is making a difference nationally

Healthwatch’s work, highlighting people’s experiences of health and care, has formed part of a major House of Lords report on learning key lessons from the health pandemic.

18 November 2020

Screenshot of a government COVID-19 advice document in Urdu

COVID-19 update: advice in different languages

CASS have been working closely with the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group (BNSSG CCG) over the last few months to ensure all communities in Bristol receive accessible information about COVID-19.

13 November 2020

Southmead operations postponed

Some appointments and procedures at Bristol hospitals postponed

A number of routine operations and outpatient appointments at Bristol and South Glos hospitals have had to be postponed due to the pressures on services caused by the coronavirus.

12 November 2020

dementia carer

Dementia carers - our ambitious project to hear your experiences and ensure you have support

Caring for someone with dementia takes patience and kindness. It can also take its toll physically and mentally - and if it's a family member you may not get any time off. But is there anyone to care for the carer? Tell HW...your views matter.

11 November 2020

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