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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.

"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

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Quality Accounts for NHS Providers

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

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Annual Report 2019/20

Read our annual report for 2019/20 and find out about all the...

Advice and information

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New guidance: Preventing infection in hospitals

FROM TODAY, HOSPITAL VISITORS AND OUTPATIENTS NEED TO WEAR FACE COVERINGS

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How to get an NHS dentist appointment during COVID-19

Routine dental care has had to change because of COVID-19, with social distancing rules making it difficult to access services. Here’s some information on how to access an NHS dentist during the pandemic.

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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.