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Back to School resources for parents and students
As of the 8th March, all primary school and secondary school students in England began to return to school. In support, safety measures have been put in place; from lateral flow testing to wearing masks in class. Here, we share some resources.
11 March 2021
Advice and Information
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Transgender people asked to help improve the NHS Gender Identity Services in the South West
Transgender and gender-diverse individuals who are over 16 years old and live in the South West area are being encouraged to take part in an online survey to help improve NHS Gender Identity Services.
11 March 2021
News
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Virtual visit to Newbridge Towers Care Home report
We have been unable to undertake Enter and View visits to care homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our Executive Board decided that we should undertake a virtual visit to a care home to hear residents lived experience of the pandemic.
8 March 2021
Report
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NHS acknowledge delays on complaint responses in light of COVID pressures
In February, NHS England and Improvement acknowledged that NHS providers may take longer to investigate and respond to complaints. This is to allow providers to concentrate on front-line duties and responsiveness to coronavirus (COVID-19).
6 March 2021
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Invitation for COVID vaccine extended to unpaid carers between 18-64 years old
Across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire, unpaid carers aged between 18 and 64 are now being invited for a Covid-19 Vaccination.
5 March 2021
News
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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.
4 March 2021
News
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CQC publishes report on Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust’s forensic inpatient and secure wards
Following a recent inspection, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published a report today on the forensic inpatient and secure wards at Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust at its Fromeside site.
10 February 2021
News
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COVID-19 vaccination - rollout of letters to Clinically Extremely Vulnerable people
From Wednesday 3 February, people aged 18 and over in the clinically extremely vulnerable group will start receiving letters inviting them to book their COVID-19 vaccine.
3 February 2021
News
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Services and volunteers unite to support NHS rollout of life saving vaccine
NHS staff working across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon, and Wiltshire to deliver the lifesaving coronavirus vaccine have been given a helping hand on the frontline by local fire crews, volunteers, and military personnel.
2 February 2021
News
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Healthwatch BANES news Bites January 2021
In this month, we will be sharing how you are helping Healthwatch, to help you; with the latest report on our Because We All Care campaign and how Every Mind Matters can make inside feel better.
2 February 2021
News
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"Don't call us, we will call you," plea health leaders as COVID vaccination rollout ramps up
Health leaders call for patience as all GP-led, community-based coronavirus vaccination sites in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon, and Wiltshire open meaning everyone in the area aged 80 or over will be invited to for their Covid-19 vaccine.
21 January 2021
News
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COVID concerns stop 1 in 3 women from attending cervical screening invitations
A survey conducted by the Eve Appeal charity has found that nearly 1 in 3 women who didn't attend their cervical screening test when invited in the last twelve months did so because of coronavirus concerns.
21 January 2021
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