Read our annual report for 2022/2023 and find out about how our dedicated staff and volunteers have made a difference throughout the year.
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Your News Update for April
March was filled with engagements, from college events to joining the Livewell team in Keynsham.
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Your News Update for March
As we head into Spring we share news of upcoming engagements and projects both from Healthwatch BANES and…
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Latest reports and publication
Summary Report: Experiences of Refugees accessing and using Health and Social Care in BaNES and Swindon.
My Voice Matters is ensuring the voice of people with diverse lived…
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How easy do people in B&NES find it to order prescriptions?
We asked people how they ordered prescriptions in BaNES, how…
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Advice and information
What the new dental recovery plan means for you
Are you struggling to find an NHS dentist? The new dental recovery plan might help you get the dental care you need.
What can the Pharmacy First scheme do for me?
The new Pharmacy First scheme enables your local pharmacy to treat some common conditions with prescription-only medicines, without you visiting your…
What is measles and who can get the vaccine?
Measles vaccination rates are at a ten-year low as cases rise nationwide. Find out about measles, who can get the vaccine, and what you can do to…