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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.
4 August 2020
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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.
25 June 2020
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BAME report
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.
16 June 2020
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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.
4 June 2020
Blog
Covid BAME report
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.
4 June 2020
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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.
2 June 2020
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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.
5 May 2020
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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.
29 April 2020
Blog
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Mental health service 'gaps' - tell us your views
The health pandemic has resulted in many mental health support services either being suspended or becoming ‘self-service’ over the internet due to social distancing.
28 April 2020
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Support available for children and their families
This week it has been reported that only a small fraction of “at risk” children are taking up the emergency school places kept open for them, prompting concerns that they are facing increased danger during the lockdown.
24 April 2020
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How Bristol's SEND service is adapting and improving through health crisis
Children, young people and families have helped develop a blueprint to address failings identified in Bristol City Council’s Special Educational Needs and Disabilities provision.
21 April 2020
News
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Nominate your carer or provider who has been your lifeline during the pandemic.
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.
17 April 2020
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