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In this month's News Bites, we share how to find out the latest coronavirus information for those living in and around Bath & North East Somerset. Plus a new volunteer opportunity. For this and more, you can view our newsletter here:
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Organisations across BaNES, Swindon and Wiltshire share their views on how mental health support could be provided closer to people's homes and in their communities. -
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Over the last few months have been investigating how easy is it to access NHS Dentistry across Bath and North East Somerset
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Find out all the latest health and social care resources available in Bath & North East Somerset here! -
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Together we’re making a real difference to people’s lives! Read the annual report to find out the impact your work has had on communities across England and what the future looks like for us. -
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We supported through our community Pot the production of this report by KS2 Bath and St Mungo's.
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Clear, understandable information is important to help you make the right health and care decisions. Join our campaign and have your say on what needs to change. -
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This month we have been out and about in BaNES asking peoples opinions around mental health, for this and more take a look at our latest newsletter -
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For new arrivals to the UK it can be confusing where to go if you need medical assistance. Here we outline your rights as a refugee, where you can access emergency help and how to register for a GP.
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This month we share the latest new from around Bath & North East Somerset and much more. -
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Your Health & Care Digest. Sharing local resources and much more.
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Our Community Pot funded Youth Connect South West to investigate the accessibility of mental health and wellbeing services for young people in Bath and North East Somerset. -
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Not sure what Long Covid is? Find out the common symptoms and when to get support. -
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The current hospital backlog has had a huge impact on many patients waiting for treatment. But if you are a woman, on a low income or from an ethnic minority background, you are more likely to have a worse experience of waiting for care. -
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In 2021 we funded SWALLOW (A charity providing user-led support for teenagers and adults) to gather feedback about the pandemic and the impact on its members and use the lessons learnt to help emerge from the pandemic stronger and more resilient. -
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This months digest looks at our annual report and the introduction of the intergrated care system across Bath and North East Somerset. -
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Thanks to you, NHS England will take several steps to ensure better dental support for people with complex problems and improve the information for those trying to find an NHS dentist. Read our report of our latest findings here.
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Read our annual report for 2021/22 and find out about all the engagement and conversations had by our team and our wonderful volunteers throughout the year.
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The NHS has announced a new plan and more money to improve support for Long Covid. Find out how the experiences you shared helped make the difference. -
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Our Young Healthwatch Report investigates what support is available for Young People in Bath and North East Somerset and how eating disorders can affect a young persons mental health and wellbeing
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In conversation At Bath & North East Somerset’s Third Sector charity conference & expo - 19 May 2022
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After many months of relying on Zoom and Teams, Healthwatch B&NES was delighted
to be part of The Business Exchange in partnership with 3SG Bath & NES charity
conference & expo at Bath Racecourse, on May 19th 2022. -
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Your Health & Care Digest. Sharing local resources and much more. -
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Find out the signs and symptoms of monkeypox, what to do if you think you have it and who is eligible for a vaccine. -
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It's easy to think that the feedback you give us doesn't make a difference. We want to show you how this isn't the case. -
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Two of the Healthwatch Swindon and Bath and North East Somerset team (Amritpal Kaur and Ann-Marie Scott) attended the NHS Confed Expo in Liverpool on 15 & 16th June 2022. -
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Welcome to your Health & Care Digest
September is a time for new starts for many people especially when it comes to learning - with children going back to school or starting at college and for adult learners finding new classes and courses to join. -
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This report looks at the experiences of people who have been through the CHC process, a package of care for people who have significant care needs.
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Autumn is here, with the beautiful colours of the changing seasons and misty mornings. -
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This report focuses on the findings of a survey and engagement looking at the experiences of people with mental ill health in accessing health and social care services across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) region. -
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This report focuses on the findings of a survey and engagement looking at the experiences of unpaid carers across Swindon and Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES) localities. -
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With a record seven million people awaiting hospital treatment, Louise Ansari, the National Healthwatch National Director, told BBC News that people need reassuring that the NHS is still there to help them.
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Latest findings show that people with chronic and long-term health conditions often miss out on giving their feedback about care. As part of the Because We All Care campaign, we are working with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to change this. -
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Communities across England have made it clear that NHS dentistry needs to be fixed – so it’s affordable and accessible. Read more about our evidence and what changes we’re calling for the NHS and Government to make. -
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Urgent and emergency care services are under pressure. Our research shows that public confidence has fallen. Read our evidence about how people’s experiences can be improved by performance targets that are aligned to what matters most. -
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GPs are often the first port of call for onward support. Unfortunately, people tell us it’s difficult to get a GP appointment. Read our insight and the recommendations we’ve made to decision-makers on how people’s experiences can be improved. -
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Pregnancy is a major life event for any family. It can be joyful and fulfilling but also challenging. We’re launching a national survey to understand if care works for new mothers and birthing parents. Share your story.
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Our November newsletter is here to share the latest health and care news in Bath and North East Somerset -
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My Voice Matters is ensuring the voice of people with diverse lived experiences & backgrounds are heard.
We are proud to be able to give the opportunity for seldom heard voices to be heard by providers & wider organisations in their own words.
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We have conducted a review of the feedback received from those living with a Learning Disability and/or Autism in Bath & North East Somerset (BaNES) between 2020 -2022. Identifying the need for further engagement and support. -
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What is the six-week postnatal check for new mothers and why it’s important that you attend it? In this advice piece, we cover all the basic questions you may have about it. -
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Tips to help you stay well this winter and get the care you need. -
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As the festive season approaches we are sharing information about where to get free support, help and advice, including how to keep warm, well and connected with others. -
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In a post-pandemic world where the cost-of-living crisis is beginning to hit home for many of us, prioritising our mental health and wellbeing is necessary. -
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Find our New Year Healthwatch News Update here, including free training for carers, a look ahead to Cervical Cancer Prevention Week, opportunities to see how health and social care decisions are made and more ...
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You can save money with your prescriptions with a prepayment certificate.