Festive working hours

News - 12 December 2023

Our hub in The Galleries shopping centre, Broadmead will be closed to the public between Monday 25th and Friday 29th December. It may take us longer than usual to get back to you over the Christmas and New Year period.
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Here's a reminder of the different ways you can contact Healthwatch North Somerset.

Call: 01275 244238 - please leave a message with your contact details and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.

Email: contact@healthwatchnorthsomerset.co.uk 

Complete our online feedback form: https://www.healthwatchnorthsomerset.co.uk/share-your-views

Over the festive period, there will be a change in opening times for some NHS services, such as pharmacies and GP surgeries, with some closures on the Christmas and New Year bank holidays.

When you feel unwell or need medical help, using the right service can help you get the right care in the quickest way. The local NHS website for Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire has information about NHS services, how they can help and how to contact them.

You can also find information about COVID-19 and flu vaccinations, keeping warm and getting help with heating, winter illnesses, mental health support and more on the Healthier Together website.

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