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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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On Equal Terms - Then and Now

Local Healthwatch have done fantastic work throughout the country during the COVID-19 pandemic, but there is more work ahead to ensure that everyone’s views are heard - find out more in our annual report for 2020-21.

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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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COVID-19 mobile lateral flow testing van

The testing van will offer people the chance to have a rapid lateral flow COVID-19 test supervised by a trained person, and will also let residents know how to access free tests locally.

13 September 2021

"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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Annual Report 2020/21

Read our annual report for 2020/21 and find out about all the hard...

Community Pot Project 2019/20: Swallow Charity

At the beginning of 2020 we invited organisations across B&NES to...

Advice and information

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Your questions answered on COVID vaccines

To date, over 30 million people in the UK have received their first dose of the vaccine. But as this is a phased rollout - what does that mean for you and your loved ones in light of new variants of COVID?

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Mouth Cancer prevention and spotting the symptoms

Mouth cancer is otherwise known as oral cancer and is where a tumour forms in the mouth. Regular self-checks and awareness of symptoms are key to early detection and resolution. We explore what to look out for and how to keep your mouth healthy.

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A guide to Video Consultation with the NHS in various languages

The last year has seen a great deal of change in the provision of health and social care services. Both patients and health care professionals have had to adapt how we communicate. Here, we provide a quick guide to one-way - video consultations.