1. Julie ready to help as a volunteer NHS Responder

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    Our Healthwatch Bristol Area Lead Julie Bird has signed up as an NHS Responder after being moved by her work with Healthwatch - where she heard "heartbreaking" stories from the public in need of help.

  2. Volunteers' Week - thank you John!

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    Thanks John your work is helping ensure patients' voices are heard by key decision makers at local hospitals.

  3. Continuity of care is crucial to addressing perinatal mental health

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    Research shows that continuity of care - receiving care from the same midwife or team of midwives - is best practice in maternity care. But we spoke to new mothers whose experiences show that services don’t always implement it.

  4. Stories from new mothers: accessing maternal mental health services

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    Mental health issues are widespread and of significant concern to new parents, but many face substantial difficulties accessing mental health services. Mothers from across the local area told us about their experiences.

  5. Stories from new mothers: the importance of good communication

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    The commitment to personalised care has been a cornerstone of NHS policy on maternity care for many years. A crucial part of personalised care is good communication, listening and agreeing on actions together. 

  6. 'Sometimes it feels like you're entering the last stage of your life' - Lisa's experience of the menopause

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    Read Lisa's story. Lisa lives in Bristol, and began going through the menopause three years ago. She spoke to us as part of our research into women's experiences of asking for support during the menopause.