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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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**DEADLINE TO APPLY EXTENDED** Healthwatch B&NES Community Pot Fund 2021

We are delighted to launch our small grants programme for 2021. Find out more about how you can apply for funding.

"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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Dental Care Briefing for April 2021

Over the last year, we have been hearing from members of the public...

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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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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.

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COVID-19 vaccine information in various community languages

Vaccine misinformation and delay among ethnic minority communities is fast becoming an issue in the fight against COVID-19. Here, we share downloadable leaflets and multimedia materials to help share the message that vaccines are safe.

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

As of Monday the 8th of March, the government's roadmap out of lockdown begins, and with it, the introduction of a single named nominated visitor to residents in care homes.