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Improving the patient journey: from hospital admission to discharge
We've been working with Healthwatch Bristol, the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (ICB) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) to improve the discharge process.
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New North Bristol NHS Trust centre at Cribbs Causeway to offer diagnostic scans and tests
Patients will be able to have scans and tests at a new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) from April 2024 as part of a wider NHS initiative to increase access to diagnostic procedures.
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Maternity services at North Bristol Trust remain rated 'Good' by independent regulator
The Care Quality Commission, independent regulator of health and social care services, inspected Maternity Services at North Bristol NHS Trust in November 2023.
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Are you waiting to have a carer's assessment with adult social care?
We'd like to hear from people living in South Gloucestershire about their experience of needing a care assessment for adult social care, and what care and support you need at home and in their daily life to remain independent.
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Think Pharmacy First for common health conditions
People can now get treatment for seven common health conditions directly from their local pharmacist, without needing a GP appointment.
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One in four NHS staff experience harassment at work
In each of the last four years the NHS Staff Survey has shown that more than one in four staff has experienced harassment, bullying or abuse from patients and members of the public while at work.
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Have your say: Draft Oral Health and Dental Strategy
Access to NHS dental care continues to be one of the main issues we hear about from the public. The Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire…
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Share your feedback: inpatient mental health wards
Do you have a loved one currently staying on a mental health ward? We're visiting a number of inpatient wards to speak to patients. We'd…
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Are you on a waiting list for surgery with Southmead Hospital / North Bristol NHS Trust?
We're working with North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) to understand and improve experiences during your wait for an operation.
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Latest reports and publication
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Annual Report 2023/2024
Last year, more than 200 people shared their experiences of health and social care services with us. Our annual report highlights all the ways we've used your feedback to improve care, plus our plans for the year ahead.
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Report: Investigating local health inequalities using the Core20PLUS5 approach
102 people in Knowle West, Hartcliffe and Weston-super-Mare spoke to us about their experiences of health and social care. They shared the barriers and failures that prevented them from accessing local services, and what improvements are needed.
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