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Disabled people made up 6 in 10 of all COVID-19 deaths last year, according to official data
59.5% of all the coronavirus deaths between the 24th January and the 20th November 2020 were disabled people, the latest data from the Office for National Statistics has revealed.
16 February 2021
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Your latest feedback on local health and care services and how we use it
Healthwatch is here to listen to your views and act on them. Problems with getting dental care and your views on making GP appointments were the two biggest concerns you shared with us in our latest feedback summary.
9 February 2021
News
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Our call for better access to NHS dental care goes national
Healthwatch’s work highlighting the difficulties patients have had trying to see a dentist during the pandemic has made national headlines.
9 February 2021
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Spotlight: Bridge View Medical
Bridge View Medical is a large primary care network in South Bristol. We spoke to Practice Manager, Brent Stephen, about how the practice is coping with the demands of the vaccination roll-out.
9 February 2021
Advice and Information
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Are you an unpaid carer? Register with a GP so you don't miss your COVID-19 vaccine
It's always important to be registered with a GP - but it's particularly important if you're caring for someone vulnerable. If you're not registered, you may not get your COVID-19 vaccination at the right time.
9 February 2021
Advice and Information
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Eight additional COVID-19 testing sites open in Bristol and South Gloucestershire
People can now be tested for COVID-19 at eight libraries across Bristol and South Gloucestershire, in addition to the three mobile testing sites already opened by Bristol City Council.
8 February 2021
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Removing the myths around the Covid-19 vaccine
Online attendees of a webinar about the Covid-19 vaccine have been advised not to be fearful of having it to help bring down the death toll which has reached 100,000 in the UK.
27 January 2021
News
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Do you need help getting to your COVID-19 vaccination?
Do you need help with arranging transport for your COVID-19 injection? Have you been contacted about your vaccination but don't have a way of getting to your surgery? Our latest pamphlet contains all the information you need to get there safely.
26 January 2021
Advice and Information
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Allergy advice and the Covid-19 vaccine
If you have certain allergies you may be concerned about whether you should get the Covid vaccine. In most cases the vaccine is safe, even for people with a history of reactions to certain drugs and food. Here's the latest allergy information.
22 January 2021
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Mental health support during latest lockdown
Are you struggling to cope with a rainy, cold lockdown in February and the pressures of the pandemic? Have you suffered family bereavement or loss of income and need support? There are several services to help you or your loved ones.
21 January 2021
News
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Number of Bristol COVID-19 cases fall but 'cases still high across all areas of the city'
Cases of COVID-19 in Bristol have fallen slightly on the previous week, but Bristol City Council have warned that cases remain high across all areas of the city.
19 January 2021
News
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Changes Bristol introduce a support group for women of colour
Changes Bristol have announced they are introducing a mental health support group for women of colour, offering the support of trained staff and volunteers.
19 January 2021
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