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ALT "Now is a pivotal moment to shape and safeguard independent voice in health and social care – not as a nice-to-have, but as a core part of delivering meaningful, inclusive, and accountable care." - Kevin Peltonen-Messenger, CEO, The Care Forum
ALT Healthwatch Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire annual report front cover.
ALT A photo of a dentist performing dental surgery on a patient. White text on a dark blue background at the bottom of the image reads: 'I don't buy apples anymore' How the lack of NHS dental care impacts confidence, nutrition and mental health. May 2025
ALT Job Opportunity – BNSSG Healthwatch Manager. 37 hours per week, £33,366 salary. Closing date: 25th April 2025 @ 10am. For more information or to apply, email [email protected]. Logos for The Care Forum (tcf) and Healthwatch Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire are included.
ALT An older man is sitting quietly with his hand on his chin, looking out the window.
ALT A female pharmacist showing a customer a leaflet. Shelves of medication can be seen behind the counter.
ALT Text reads: 'add your voice today'.
ALT A dark blue poster from Penny Brohn UK, with blue text in colourful boxes. Wellbeing Days and Living Well Retreats 2025 For anyone affected by cancer Wellbeing Days Relax and Restore - Wednesday 14 May - Wednesday 3 September Mind Matters - Wednesday 2 April - Wednesday 24 September Food and Move - Friday 7 March - Wednesday 4 June - Wednesday 5 November Managing your Menopause - Wednesday 19 February - Thursday 2 October Recharge Day for Men - Wednesday 23 April - Wednesday 12 November Living Well Retreats 18th - 20th March 20th - 22nd May 22nd - 24th July (for those with an advanced diagnosis) 16th - 18th September 25th - 27th November All backed by clinical evidence and delivered by a team of cancer specialists To find out more and to book Visit https://pennybrohn.org.uk/our-centre/visit-us-in-person/#wellbeing-days-retreats Call 0303 3000 118
ALT Three of our hospital governors are standing together. Each of them is holding up information packs about what being a governor involves.
ALT Infographic from Healthwatch North Somerset, with a cartoon-style graphic of a customer purchasing medicine from the pharmacy. Blue text on a white background reads: Have you used Pharmacy First in North Somerset? Please complete our short survey: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/RT2MF6 Your feedback will help us highlight to local healthcare leaders where improvements are most needed and make recommendations for better care.
ALT A QR code that goes to the survey - given for people to print and put up.
ALT A light purple infographic from The Eve Appeal - the gynaecological cancers charity. Black text with '1 in 10' highlighted in yellow reads: Only 1 in 10 are aware they can ask to try a different position for their cervical screening test (the left lateral position) Source: YouGov.co.uk'
ALT A page of a calendar, with push pins stuck into multiple dates. The calendar is placed on a blue wooden background with a pencil next to it.
ALT Close up showing a pharmacist's hands and arms. They are filling a prescription basket, standing in front of shelves containing medication boxes.
ALT A patient lying on a dentist's chair, receiving treatment from two dental professionals.
ALT An older woman sitting at a dining table in her home. Another woman is serving her a delivered meal from a box.