1. Enter and View: Fletcher House, Wells

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    Our report following a visit to Fletcher house, a large modern 60 bed residential home in Wells.

  2. Enter and View: Rossetti House, Frome

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    Our report following a visit to Rossetti House, a 70 bed care home in a purpose built building which opened in 2013.

  3. Enter and View: The Firs Nursing Home, Taunton

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    Our report following a visit to The Firs Nursing Home, situated on the outskirts of Taunton. It can accommodate up to 40 residents and there were 38 residents living here at the time of visit.

  4. Enter and View: Grovelands, Yeovil

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    Our report following a visit to Grovelands, a large modern purpose built building with 61 single rooms in Yeovil.

  5. Enter and View: Wyndham House, Minehead

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    Our report following a visit to Wyndham House in Minehead, which is a period property with modern extensions. It has 50 bedrooms and is registered to provide residential care.

  6. Enter and View: Frome Care Village

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    Our report following a visit to Frome Care Village. Up to 60 residents can be accommodated in the facility which is split over two buildings. Parsonage is a period building which is designated for dementia care and Woodlands is a modern building which provides nursing care.

  7. Annual Report 2014-15

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    In this Annual Report we share our key challenges and successes, as we continued to engage with the public to understand people’s experiences of health and social care to make a difference.

  8. Enter and View: Carrington House, Wincanton

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    Our report following a visit to Carrington House, a purpose built residential home for up to 44 residents in Wincanton.

  9. Enter and View: Winsor House, Minehead

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    Our report following a visit to Winsor in Minehead, which is a period building providing nursing care for up to 40 residents.

  10. Enter and View: Rydon Ward, Taunton

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    Our report following a visit to Rydon in Taunton. Wards one and two each have 15 beds, providing assessment and treatment primarily for adults of working age experiencing an acute mental health problem.

  11. Enter and View: Ash Ward, Bridgwater

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    Our report following a visit to Ash Ward in Bridgwater, a 12-bed low secure inpatient rehabilitation and recovery unit for male adults with mental health difficulties.

  12. Post Polio Support Group, Taunton

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    This report details our engagement with Taunton Post Polio Support Group, the issues around the understanding among professionals about Post Polio Syndrome and the ongoing joint work to highlight these with commissioners, GPs and health professionals.

  13. Stress Awareness Month

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  14. Auditory Processing Disorder Awareness Day

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  15. International Midwifes' Day

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  16. International nurses' day

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  17. Volunteers Week

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  18. Pride Month

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  19. Carers Week

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  20. The Samaritans - The Big Listen

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  21. World Breastfeeding Week

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  22. World Suicide Prevention Day

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  23. World Patient Safety Day

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  24. International week of Deaf people

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  25. International Day of Sign Languages

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  26. World Pharmacists Day

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  27. Black History Month

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  28. ADHD Awareness Month (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)

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  29. Dyslexia Awareness Week

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  30. World Mental Health Day

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  31. Developmental language disorder day

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  32. Movember

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  33. National Stress Awareness Day

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  34. National Self Care Week

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  35. Transgender day of remembrance

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  36. Carers Rights Day

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  37. International Day of Persons with Disabilities

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  38. International Volunteer Day

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  39. Where to go for support when you have an eating disorder

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    Eating disorders are complex mental illnesses that anyone can develop, regardless of age, income and ethnicity. Take a look at some of the common signs of eating disorders and where to go for support if you need help.

  40. Coronavirus: advice and guidance

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  41. The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services

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    The Accessible Information Standard is mandatory for all organisations that provide National Health Service (NHS) or adult social care.

  42. Lack of NHS Dentists in Somerset

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    Lack of access to NHS dentists in Somerset is a significant issue raised with us by the public. They have told us that NHS dentists in Somerset are not taking on new patients.

  43. Support for unpaid carers in Somerset

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    We invited Fiona Harvey, Carers Service Coordinator for the Community Council for Somerset, to tell us about support for unpaid carers in Somerset as COVID-19 restrictions continue to ease.

  44. Healthwatch report highlights ongoing public concerns about NHS 111 service in Devon and Somerset

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    People who use NHS 111 in Devon and Somerset have reported ongoing concerns about the quality of the service, with the most common complaints being about long waiting times and difficulty getting through on the phone.

  45. Experiences with the NHS 111 service in Devon, Plymouth, Torbay, and Somerset

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    People who use NHS 111 in Devon and Somerset have reported ongoing concerns about the quality of the service, with the most common complaints being about long waiting times and difficulty getting through on the phone.

  46. How are we funded?

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  47. What medical support are you entitled to if you’re new to the UK?

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    For new arrivals to the UK it can be confusing where to go if you need medical assistance. Here we outline your rights as a refugee, where you can access emergency help and how to register for a GP.

  48. Where can I go for support for my mental health as a parent?

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    It's so important that you feel supported as a new parent. Read the article below to find out where you can go to get the help you need.

  49. Someone I love has died - where can I find support

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    Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.

  50. Healthwatch England news: Lack of NHS dental appointments widens health inequalities

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    A new survey of public attitudes to NHS dentistry shows that half of the adults in England find dental charges unfair amid escalating living costs.