Are you on a waiting list for surgery with Southmead Hospital / North Bristol NHS Trust?

News - 19 January 2024

We're working with North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) to understand and improve experiences during your wait for an operation.
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This survey is now closed.

We'd like to know information such as how long you've been on a waiting list, the type of operation you're waiting to have, and how you rate the communications you have received from the NHS.

The survey also includes some questions about you. Your answers are important for us to fully understand how NBT can better meet the needs of everyone waiting.

All information is anonymous so you won't be identifiable in our report. To read more about how we store information, read our privacy policy.

If you are interested in taking part in a focus group or would like to have a one-to-one conversation with a member of the Healthwatch team, please leave your contact details at the end of the survey or contact Healthwatch by:

Please call us if you would like the survey in a different format or another language, or if you have any other communication needs.

This survey will take about 10 - 15 minutes to complete. Some questions leave room for comments so you can tell us more about your answer.

Thank you for taking part!

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