Boris Ashton vaccine
Vaccine programme musn't 'breed complacency' says Boris during his visit to Bristol
If you’re over 80 and still haven’t had your Covid-19 vaccine the message is – you’ll be contacted very soon. By the end of this week, every neighbourhood area in BNSSG will have a GP practice vaccination centre up and running.
12 January 2021
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Want to know more about Healthwatch? Watch our video!
Do you have questions about what Healthwatch does? Want to know what we do with your feedback, or how you can help improve health and social care services? Watch our video to find out.
11 January 2021
Advice and Information
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Phased roll-out begins for Covid-19 vaccinations
Local vaccination services run by GPs will open across the area this week, as the roll-out of the biggest immunisation programme in NHS history starts.
23 December 2020
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Healthier Together recognised for collaborative working
The Healthier Together Partnership has been officially recognised as an Integrated Care System by NHS England/Improvement. This group of 10 organisations works collaboratively to improve health and care across Bristol, North Somerset and South Glos.
17 December 2020
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Our Area lead Julie tells BBC Radio Bristol about problems getting to a dentist during the pandemic
NHS dentistry has been pushed to crisis point by Covid-19 – new research by Healthwatch has found.
9 December 2020
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Historic turning point - Covid vaccines rolled out to first patients at Southmead Hospital
The new Covid-19 vaccine has been rolled out in Bristol today – with the over 80s and care home staff first on the list to receive it.
8 December 2020
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NHS 11 first
Do you need A&E? Ring NHS 111 for urgent care if not life-threatening
Many patients who go to A&E could be treated more appropriately, often more quickly by another NHS service. This is why NHS 111 First has launched to get you and your family the care you need without waiting a long time at A&E.
2 December 2020
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Minutes and recording of our first AGM held in October
Here are the minutes of our first virtual AGM when we welcomed over 40 people to hear about our work and achievements over the last year. There is also a recording of the Zoom meeting held in October.
2 December 2020
Report
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New report shows Somalis in Bristol hit hard by pandemic
More than a third of Bristol Somalis who took part in a Covid-19 study were hospitalised or had family or friends needing admission. New recommendations from the report says Covid information needs to be accessible and in different languages.
26 November 2020
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NHS Nightingale will open to day patients
The NHS Nightingale Hospital in Bristol is to open for children and adults’ routine appointments to ease pressures on hospitals in the region caused by Covid-19.
25 November 2020
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Flu vaccinations - making a point about protection from viruses this winter
Adults at high risk from flu are also more susceptible to coronavirus so having the vaccine is more important than ever, to help protect everyone this winter. Read the information in 12 different languages.
20 November 2020
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Healthwatch is making a difference nationally
Healthwatch’s work, highlighting people’s experiences of health and care, has formed part of a major House of Lords report on learning key lessons from the health pandemic.
18 November 2020
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