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Health Bill risks silencing patient voices, warns Dorset MP
Liberal Democrats are calling on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to oppose plans in the NHS Modernisation Bill which would abolish Healthwatch England and the network of local Healthwatch, describing it as a "bonfire of patient safety."
Report on healthy eating is food for thought
People living in an inner-city area of Gloucester have been sharing their ideas on how to get more locals to eat healthy and stay active.
The future of care homes in Gloucestershire – survey launches for public to have their say
Gloucestershire County Council teamed up with Evolving Communities and Healthwatch Gloucestershire to ask the over 65s what they thought about local care homes provision.
How a plate of Caribbean food can help boost your survey engagement
Need to find out what a community thinks about an issue? Cook them a hearty meal and see for yourself how food can bring people together, whilst giving you valuable insight into your research project.
Celebrating the NHS at 70 at Westminster Abbey
The former chair of Evolving Communities has taken part in a national service to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the NHS.
Food for thought at Podsmead community café
Residents without a car on a housing estate in Gloucester say they find it hard to access fresh, affordable food – according to a survey carried out recently.
Diabetics in the South West being sought to help develop new heat-mapping device
People living with diabetes in Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire are being asked to help develop an innovative device which could help improve the lives of thousands of people living with the same condition across the country.
New CEO of Gloucestershire & Somerset’s independent health and care champion announced
The community interest company which runs the Healthwatch Gloucestershire and Somerset services has announced the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer.
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