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Information on Coronavirus

The main symptoms of coronavirus are: a cough, a high temperature and shortness of breath. Read the latest advice and information from NHS England and Public Health England about the Coronavirus.

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Community Pot Fund - project updates

Find out more about our 'community pot' fund - a small grants scheme which offers community-based organisations and groups operating in B&NES the opportunity to receive a one-off grant.

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How we're making a difference

Find out more about the ways we're helping to improve peoples experiences of health and social care services in our annual report for 2019/20.

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Your story has the power to make a difference.

The more people share their ideas, experiences and concerns about NHS and social care, the more services can understand what works, what doesn't and what people want from care in the future.

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We are the independent champion for people who use health and social care services.

We are here to make sure that those running services, and the government, put people at the heart of care.

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News and views

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Have you left hospital during COVID-19? Tell us your experience.

To respond to coronavirus, hospitals in Bath and North East Somerset had to quickly change. Tell us how this has affected the care you or your loved one has received.

I am a lead volunteer for Quality and Enter and View for Healthwatch Bath and North East Somerset. I am registered blind and am passionate that the NHS should implement the Accessible Information Standard.

Roger Tippings Healthwatch Volunteer

Latest reports and publications

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COVID-19 Insight Report

In April we launched out COVID-19 insight survey inviting residents...

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Quality Accounts for NHS Providers

A Quality Account is a report about the quality of services offered...

Advice and information

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Have you have been told to self-isolate because of coronavirus (Covid-19), but you cannot work from home?

Have you have been told to self-isolate because of coronavirus (Covid-19), but you cannot work from home? If you have questions about your rights and entitlements, help is available. Read on to find out more.

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Getting the most out of the virtual health and care experience

Working with National Voices, Traverse, and PPL, we've put together some tips on how to get the most out of the virtual health and care appointments both for patients and health and care professionals.

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What you need to know when visiting a care home (new guidance for COVID-19)

Take a look at what the guidance around visiting your loved ones in care homes means in practice.