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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

Marmot

Sir Michael Marmot says Healthwatch can energise and give power to communities

Sir Michael Marmot author of the landmark report Marmot Review: Fair Society, Healthy Lives spoke to Healthwatch about how the Covid-19 pandemic has “amplified” health inequalities even further.

2 November 2020

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

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

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

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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.

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.

View of a dentist's lamp

Dentistry during Covid-19

Healthwatch Bristol, Healthwatch North Somerset and Healthwatch South Gloucestershire have been gathering feedback about dental practice and treatment throughout the Coronavirus pandemic.

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

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

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