scam alert
Stay Alert - from Covid scammers
Police are warning of a new scam where callers pose as NHS Track and Trace advisors who ask the householder to pay £500 to be tested or face a “penalty.”
5 June 2020
Advice and Information
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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
News
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Age UK Bristol launch support hub
Age UK Bristol have launched a support hub to help older people and their families cope with the impact of Coronavirus in Bristol.
4 June 2020
Advice and Information
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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
News
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Bristol Sanctuary
Bristol Sanctuary are a mental health service that have adapted to ensure they are still providing a useful service throughout the Coronavirus pandemic. If you are struggling or need someone to talk to then The Bristol Sanctuary can help you.
21 May 2020
Advice and Information
ABC care
Share Your Care - ABC charity's 'compassionate' advice
We are highlighting the work of Bristol-based Anorexia and Bulimia Care Charity (ABC) who have been nominated in our ‘Share Your Care’ hunt to raise awareness of amazing carers or services.
18 May 2020
Advice and Information
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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
News
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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
delay on help
Don't delay in seeking medical help during coronavirus
People are not seeking help for potentially life-threatening health conditions due to the Covid-19 outbreak, Healthwatch has learned.
29 April 2020
Advice and Information
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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
News
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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
News