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Invite extended to Public for virtual Governing Body meeting in plan to keep locals informed and involved
People living in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire can find out more about what’s happening with the health and care in their area by attending an upcoming virtual meeting of the local CCG’s Governing Body on Thursday 19 November.
16 November 2020
News
Healthwatch B&Nes Volunteer, Catherine Shaw shares her volunteering story
Catherine Shaw joined Healthwatch B&Nes as an volunteer two years ago as she began a part-time Masters degree with the Open University on ‘Advancing Healthcare Practice’. Here Catherine shares her story.
12 November 2020
Blog
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Childrens Charity shares pressures of pandemic on families caring for seriously ill children
Children's charity, Rainbow Trust, has shared its key findings of the pandemic pressures on families with seriously ill children, and its recommendations for decision makers and commissioners going forward in its latest report.
10 November 2020
Report
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COVID-19 Insight Report
In April we launched out COVID-19 insight survey inviting residents in Bath and North East Somerset to tell us their experiences of accessing health and social care during the pandemic. Find out what people told us.
10 November 2020
Report
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Age UK to celebrate delivery of 12,000 hot meals to the elderly through new social enterprise
In March this year, Age UK launched a pre-planned start-up social enterprise called Meals + with just a single customer, oven, freezer, and delivery vehicle. This week they will deliver their 12,000th hot meal.
9 November 2020
News
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Tell Us What You Think about 'Transition' Services - Rainbow Resource
A local information service for families with a child or young person with additional needs, a special educational need, or disability is asking for young persons and carer feedback on 'transition' (the change from children to adult services).
9 November 2020
News
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Healthwatch BANES News Bites October 2020
Read October's edition of Healthwatch BANES news bites and find out the latest on musical tea, self-care, and the impact of COVID on cancer patients.
6 November 2020
News
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Local doctor echoes PM’s call for people to continue using NHS services during lockdown
People living in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire are being advised to stay on top of their health and wellbeing by continuing to use the NHS throughout the next period of national lockdown.
6 November 2020
News
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Review of dental services in Bath and North East Somerset November 2020
Healthwatch Bath and North East Somerset gather feedback about a wide range of health and care services. This briefing highlights what Healthwatch Bath and North East Somerset have been hearing from local people about dental services during 2020.
3 November 2020
News
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NHS England and Public Health England, ask “Help us, Help you”
It will come as no surprise that COVID-19 has changed the way that people are accessing NHS services. A recent survey of 2,178 people found that almost half (48%) of the public would delay or not seek medical help at all.
19 October 2020
News
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Digital mental health and well being service for young people asks for input
Kooth, a digital mental health and wellbeing service, that offers support platforms for young people and adults, is looking to redesign their services to reduce the time between sign up and receiving support.
16 October 2020
News
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Dementia charity launches Musical Tea month
Playlist for Life, a Music and Dementia charity, has launched a Musical Tea Campaign to help people stay connected while social distancing continues. The charity is asking people to hold various virtual musical tea events throughout October.
16 October 2020
News