1. Looking after your oral health while living in a care home

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    Living in a care home can increase your risk of oral health problems. That's why knowing what questions to ask care staff about your oral health or loved ones can prevent problems from developing.

  2. Enter and View report: The Old Police House, Nunney

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    Our report following a visit to The Old Police House, a care home in the village of Nunney near Frome, which provides accommodation for people with a learning disability.

  3. Supported transfer of care from hospitals: evaluating people’s experiences to help shape improvements in care

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    We wanted to explore the quality of the transfer of care process in Somerset and use the experiences of people who have been discharged from hospital with ongoing care needs to guide improvements in the process.

  4. ‘Review culture’ is on the rise, yet only one in ten people feedback on health services

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    As Healthwatch marks its tenth anniversary this week, Healthwatch Somerset joins the 152 local Healthwatch across England to appeal for more people to feedback on NHS care.

  5. Evaluating people’s experiences of being transferred from hospital to care at home or in the community

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    Our new report evaluates people’s experiences of being discharged from hospital to be cared for at home or in a residential or community care setting.

  6. Healthwatch Somerset calls for more feedback from public

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    We are encouraging local people to give their views and experiences of local health and care services following a recently published report on Mendip House in the county.

  7. Enter and View report: Newholme Care Home, Ruishton

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    Our report following a visit to Newholme, a residential care home in the village of Ruishton near Taunton, which provides accommodation for people with a learning disability.

  8. Making a complaint about social care services – what should you expect?

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    Here we look at six things you should expect when making a complaint about social care services.

  9. What should I know before choosing a care home?

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    To choose the right care home and support for your needs, or the needs of a loved one, it's important you have the right information to make your decision. Here are six things you should consider when choosing a care home.