1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. Share your feedback about Somerset GP websites

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    We are investigating people’s experiences of using GP websites to get health and wellbeing information and support.

  7. Think Pharmacy

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    Information and advice from Somerset NHS Clinical Commissioning Group, May 2022

  8. Same day urgent care in West Somerset

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    The aim of this project was to gather the views of people living in West Somerset about same day urgent care. Somerset NHS Clinical Commissioning Group asked us to carry out this work as part of a review into how urgent care is provided in Somerset.

  9. Healthwatch Somerset welcomes the Integrated Care System and new opportunities to put people at the heart of care

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    As Somerset’s new Integrated Care System (ICS) becomes a statutory body and formally starts work on 1 July 2022, we look forward to a productive partnership to make care better.

  10. Championing what matters to you: Annual Report 2021-22

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    Healthwatch Somerset Annual Report 2021-22: A review of our work over the past year and its impact, plus our work planned for 2022-23.

  11. Healthwatch Somerset’s Annual Report shows how public feedback has improved health and care

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    Last year (April 2021-March 2022), we supported almost 2,900 people to have their say on health and social care and to get the right information and advice about local services.

  12. Thanks for coming to our roadshow in May

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    By Gillian Keniston-Goble, Healthwatch Somerset Manager

  13. What is monkeypox and who can get a vaccine?

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    Find out the signs and symptoms of monkeypox, what to do if you think you have it and who is eligible for a vaccine.

  14. What is a GP referral and how can you get one?

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    When you need specialist NHS support, like hospital tests or treatment, you often need a referral from your GP first. Find out what this includes and what to expect.

  15. Enter and View report: The Rosary Nursing Home, Bridgwater

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    Our report following a visit to The Rosary Nursing Home, a large care home in Bridgwater, which offers nursing and dementia care for residents as well as respite care.

  16. Share your views to help shape NHS Same Day Urgent Care services in Somerset

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    The NHS is reviewing how it provides Same Day Urgent Care in Somerset, and we want to hear your views to help shape and improve access to services in the future.

  17. Making it easier for people to get healthcare and support via GP websites

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    Our new report looks at people’s experiences of using GP websites to access healthcare services and information, highlighting that improvements are needed to make it easier for more people to get good care and support online.

  18. People’s experiences of using GP websites to access information

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    We wanted to understand how the use of digital services by GPs, particularly websites, is affecting the way people access the information and care they need.

  19. Healthwatch England research: Tell us your story of maternal mental health care

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    Healthwatch is launching a national survey to understand if care works for new mothers and birthing parents.