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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

Message to residents from leader and chief executive of Bath & North East Somerset Council

Read about what the council is doing to minimise the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on our local communities.

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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Executive Board September Meeting Minutes 2020

27 November 2020

Vanessa Scott chaired the September Healthwatch Bath and North...

Childrens Charity shares pressures of pandemic on families caring for seriously ill children

10 November 2020

Children's charity, Rainbow Trust, has shared its key findings...

Advice and information

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Your questions answered on COVID vaccines

Almost 1.5 million people in the UK to date have received their first dose of the vaccine. But as this is a phased rollout - what does that mean for you and loved ones?

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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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Information on Coronavirus

Read the latest advice and information from NHS England and Public Health England about the Coronavirus. We are also providing information in Easy Read.