Healthwatch South Gloucestershire

09/10/2026

It's tomorrow. The theme is: 'Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change' 🌍 💜

At Healthwatch South Gloucestershire, we're here to listen to your feedback about local health and social care services - today, tomorrow and every day.

Share your experiences with us by completing our online feedback form: https://www.healthwatchsouthglos.co.uk/share-your-views

06/10/2026

Alongside TCF and Healthwatch in Bristol and North Somerset, we're leading an engagement project to support the new Bristol NHS Foundation Trust .

The focus is ensuring that the voices of people who are often least heard by healthcare services are included in the Trust’s future planning.

Find out more on our website 👎

The Care Forum (TCF) and Healthwatch in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire are leading a one-month engagement project to support the new Bristol NHS Foundation Trust.

30/09/2026

Stoptober starts tomorrow!

With the right support, you have a much better chance of quitting smoking for good. Help is available in South Gloucestershire: https://oneyou.southglos.gov.uk/for-your-body/be-smoke-free/

21/09/2026

You're invited to Bristol NHS Foundation Trust's Annual Meeting and Health Fair!

📅 Thursday 24th September 2026
🕟 4:30 pm - 7:15 pm
📍 The Memorial Stadium, home of Bristol Rovers Football club

Explore the Health Fair where you can get a free health check and discover some of the innovative projects helping to improve care across Bristol and the wider region.

During the Annual Meeting, you'll hear reflections on the past year, learn about the trust's achievements and priorities, and have the chance to put your questions directly to members of the Trust Board.

Book your free place on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/join-us-for-our-annual-meeting-and-health-fair-2026-tickets-1992579526001?aff=oddtdtcreator

16/09/2026

07/09/2026

Did you know that local Healthwatch organisations help make sure people's experiences of health and care services are heard and acted upon?

In South Gloucestershire, we've worked with local communities to identify issues, influence improvements and support people to access information about health and care services.

Want to see what we've achieved?

📌 Annual Report 2025/26: https://www.healthwatchsouthglos.co.uk/report/2026-07-01/annual-report-20252026-speaking-better-care

📌 Annual Report 2024/25: https://www.healthwatchsouthglos.co.uk/report/2025-06-27/annual-report-20242025-unlocking-power-people-driven-care

📌 Annual Report 2023/24: https://www.healthwatchsouthglos.co.uk/report/2024-07-08/annual-report-20232024

As Parliament debates the future of Healthwatch, we're proud of the difference local Healthwatch teams make every day.

Claire Young MP for Thornbury & Yate Claire Hazelgrove MP - we'd encourage you to take a look at the impact being delivered locally.

26/08/2026

💊 Getting ready for the August bank holiday?

Remember to order and collect any prescriptions you need before the weekend.

🏥 If you need medical help, NHS 111 can direct you to local services such as minor injury units, emergency pharmacies and out-of-hours GPs.

🩹 And keep a first aid kit handy for minor illnesses and injuries at home or if you’re heading away.

For pharmacy opening hours, visit https://orlo.uk/Pharmacy_Opening_Hours_Sjxth

21/08/2026

Off to uni? Book your MenB vaccine.

You can book a free Meningitis B (MenB) vaccination at a local pharmacy: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccination-and-booking-services/book-a-menb-vaccination-appointment/

The vaccine is being offered through community pharmacies to help protect eligible young people before they leave home for university or college.

11/08/2026

Liberal Democrats speak out against the closure of local Healthwatch, and urge Andy Burnham to stop "bonfire of patient safety" to prevent another Mid-Staffs scandal.

Find out more ⬇

The Liberal Democrats have spoken out against the abolition of local Healthwatch.

06/08/2026

Have your say - receive a £20 voucher! 🎉

Is your weight higher than average? If you live in South Gloucestershire, Bristol or North Somerset, we'd like to talk to you.

Share your experiences of conversations about weight in health, care and community settings - whether those experiences were positive, negative or somewhere in between.

You'll speak to a member of our team in a safe, confidential 1:1 conversation either online or by phone - and receive a £20 voucher for your time.

To get involved 👇

🔗 Complete our short form: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/t/DCBCU4/

📱 Or leave a message on 0117 965 4444 and someone will call you back.

Your feedback will help us better understand the impact these conversations can have and support improvements for others in the future.