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Dr Acomo Oloya, Area Lead for Bristol Healthwatch
COVID-19 - engaging Bristol's black communities
Black women have been disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, says Bristol Area Lead Dr Acomo Oloya. So how do we tackle the issues that have made black communities vulnerable?
28 October 2020
News
HW test and trace recs
Test and Trace - how can it be improved?
Contact tracing is working well in the South West with an 83.3 per cent success rate compared to a national average of 77 per cent.
21 October 2020
News
Come to Healthier Together conference
Survey about your experience of seeking support for Bladder and Bowel issues during coronavirus
Bladder and Bowel problems are not openly talked about. We would like to hear about what is working well and what is not during coronavirus and the kind of support you found helpful and less so. Deadline now extended until November 30.
15 October 2020
News
mega
AGM 2020 papers for 12th October 6-7pm
We look forward to seeing you at our virtual AGM. Thank you for responding to our name change resolution. A reminder is attached. Please note that during the meeting members will be asked to vote to elect new and current trustees.
9 October 2020
News
Bristol Royal Infirmary
May Tanner - Bristol's first black nurse
For Black History Month 2020, Healthwatch Bristol is celebrating pioneering black Bristol resident May Tanner, believed to be Bristol Royal Infirmary’s first black ward sister.
7 October 2020
News
agm October 19
Zoom in for our first virtual AGM
Join us on Zoon for our virtual AGM on Monday, October 12, 6-7pm, to reflect on our 19/20 year with updates on the latest news and project work being carried out in Bristol.
24 September 2020
News
Black birth inequalities
Serious health inequalities for Black pregnant women found - Healthwatch wants real-life experiences to lead change
Black women are five times more likely to die during pregnancy and after childbirth latest figures show. (MBRRACE, 2019) Healthwatch wants to hear real experiences so every woman has the right to the best pregnancy and after birth care.
20 September 2020
News
health leaders
Open letter shows progress in reopening health services ahead of winter
An open letter outlining plans to get services back to their pre-pandemic levels but still ensure everyone’s safety has been released.
20 September 2020
News
new Covid cases
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
News
Mental health support
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
News
BME video
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.
28 August 2020
News
HF report
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.
20 August 2020
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