The deadline for Spring Covid-19 top-up vaccinations, for people aged 75 or over or any one over 6 months who is severely immunosuppressed, is fast approaching. Details and times of local walk-in clinics, available until 30 June 2024, can be found at grabajab.net

Being on your GP's learning disability register can support you to get the healthcare you need. Our checklist, used by local GPs and created for people with a learning disability and their carers, will help you make the most of your annual health check: bit.ly/3XHmn1T

📢 Work with Maternity and Neonatal Voices! We're delighted to be expanding our team and recruiting for two roles: ▶️ Community Engagement Officer ▶️ Project Officer Find out more and apply by 5pm on Thursday 4th July: healthwatchbristol.co.uk/work-us

Looking forward to taking part in the 'Overcoming Barriers' webinar on Tuesday 9th July, as part of Self-neglect Awareness Week. If you're a professional living or working in the South West, join us online between 12pm and 1pm. Book now: ticketsource.co.uk/nssab North Somerset Council

Are you a mum looking to rebuild your confidence and get back into work? The Women's Work Lab's next 12-week programme in WSM starts 25th September. It offers you the tools, techniques and work experience to rediscover your employability skills. Apply now: womensworklab.co.uk

Looking forward to being joined by Emily and Lyn from Sirona care & health's Adult Learning Disability Health Service on Friday 19th July. Drop in to our hub Galleries Bristol, 11am - 2pm, for information about keeping healthy if you have a learning disability or care for someone who does.

Are you a patient at Graham Road Surgery or Horizon Health Centre? Our local NHS Integrated Care Board would like to hear about your experiences at your GP surgery. Share your views by completing this survey: surveymonkey.com/r/L68VXSD Deadline: 5pm on Wednesday 17th July.

Last year, you shared your experiences of local health and social care services with us - from the need for clear, accessible information to digital literacy and using online health services. See how your feedback has positively impacted patient care: bit.ly/3VOt6V2

❗️ The NHS is aware of a global IT outage and an issue with a GP appointment and patient record system. You should continue to attend appointments unless told otherwise and only contact your GP if it’s urgent.

Social care support can be transformative when people receive it. But a new Healthwatch England poll of 1,504 working-age disabled adults found that 28% have never accessed #SocialCare or other support, despite potentially being eligible. Find out more: bit.ly/3LAkGvy

You now have until Sunday 11th August to share your views. Complete the survey: surveymonkey.com/r/L68VXSD

ChatHealth is a confidential text messaging service for students aged 11-19. You can contact healthcare professionals about a range of issues e.g. emotional health. It's available during term time and school holidays. Text 07312 263093 or find out more: sirona-cic.org.uk/children-servi…

Are you, or do you support a stroke survivor? Stroke Association would love to hear from you. Join the South West Involvement Network to hear about opportunities you can get involved in. For more information please contact: [email protected]

Join us on Thursday 5 September for our Annual General Meeting to learn more about our work over the last year and our future plans for health and care in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. Book your place ▶️ orlo.uk/AGM_C7e0i

Are you a patient at Graham Road Surgery or Horizon Health Centre? NHS Bristol, N Somerset & S Gloucestershire ICB would like to hear about your experiences at your GP surgery. Share your views by completing this survey: surveymonkey.com/r/L68VXSD Deadline: Sunday 11th August.

"Siblings of children with serious conditions are affected too." Life-limiting illnesses affect the whole family. Jessie May provide at-home nursing & respite care for children & young people with a terminal/life-limiting condition in the South West: bit.ly/3AikjUn

Have you been diagnosed with prostate cancer, either recently or in the past? #ProstateProgress is a new research initiative launched by ProstateCancerResearch to develop new treatments and tests, improve diagnosis, monitor treatment safety, and plan new NHS services: ProstateProgress.org

Great to spend time today with Healthwatch Bristol Healthwatch North Somerset @healthwatchsouthglos and to meet national Healthwatch Chair Healthwatch England Met some fantastic volunteers & heard about some great reports reflecting the views& experience of the people we serve University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS FT North Bristol NHS Trust

Our Experience of Care Strategy, ‘My Hospitals Know and Understand Me’ has been shortlisted for a Ruth Evans MBE at PEN Award 2024 🎉 A huge congratulations and thanks to the UHBW teams and community partners involved in developing the strategy. The awards are on 3 Oct 2024🤞 #PENNA24

Do you have Parkinson's disease? Exercise can help with balance, coordination, sleep - and more. A free, 10-week course of exercise classes starts Monday 2nd September, 11:45am - 12:45pm at Redcliffe Bay Hall in Portishead. To book a place, email: [email protected]