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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 2018-19.

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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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Talk to us - we're here to help

NHS and social care staff are doing everything they can to keep us well during this crisis, but there might be things that can be improved. We want to hear from you about your experiences of care during COVID-19 to help make...

"Healthwatch is being heard by Commissioners and we are beginning to make a difference"

Diana Hall Hall, Healthwatch representative for the Health and Wellbeing Board

Latest reports and publications

Bath Area Play Project Community Pot Report

Me in Mind was a small project that listened to children and young...

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OTR BANES Community Pot Project Report

This project set out to explore the issue of rural isolation in BANES...

Advice and information

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What does Safeguarding mean?

Do you know what the term safeguarding means? Waltham Forest Council have created a short video aimed at volunteers, which explains what this means. Find out more.

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I'm experiencing domestic abuse - where can I go for support?

With a surge in cases of domestic violence because of the Covid-19 lockdown we have put together some information about where you can get information and support. Read more.

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Planning care at the end of life

We explain why it’s important to have a plan in place, should you or a loved one become critically ill with coronavirus. Read more.