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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. -
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Are you having trouble finding an NHS funded dentist? Read our tips on what to do if you’re facing problems. -
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Quarterly feedback to the NHS Local Dental Network from local Healthwatch in the South West. -
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Quarterly feedback to the NHS Local Dental Network from local Healthwatch in the South West. -
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Quarterly feedback to the NHS Local Dental Network from local Healthwatch in the South West
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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The UK’s largest independent regulator of official statistics wants to hear from patients, carers and their families about how they access and use statistics on mental health in England. -
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Our roadshow, which travelled almost 260 miles around Somerset to find out the views of local people on health and care services, has finished a seven-day tour with more than 400 views collected. -
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Share your feedback by 31 October 2023 to help improve access to NHS dentistry. -
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A lack of access to NHS dentists in Somerset remains a pressing issue, including for parents, vulnerable individuals and those with financial constraints. We have residents who are enduring persistent pain and grappling with unresolved dental issues. -
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Are you struggling to find an NHS dentist? The new dental recovery plan might help you get the dental care you need. -
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How can I get the most out of my next visit to the dentist? Take a look at our tips to help you prepare for your appointment and make sure you understand your treatment and how much it will cost. -
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Confused about Long Covid? Find out the common symptoms and how to get support. -
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Take a look at what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccination programme, including where to go and why it's important. -
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Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving. -
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Understanding the symptoms of flu and what the flu vaccine is helps you make informed decisions about your health. -
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We wanted to find out about the challenges faced by care home staff during the COVID-19 pandemic, and to understand how they have managed during this time. We held a focused feedback interview with a local care home; this is what they told us. -
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We gathered real-time feedback on local health and social care services during the pandemic from the views of Somerset residents, to provide information that services can learn from once the outbreak has passed. -
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We have been talking to local people about their experiences and views of accessing care at GP surgeries in Somerset. This report tells you what people said when we spoke to them about this. -
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By Tanya Camberwell, Healthwatch Somerset Engagement Officer -
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By Tanya Camberwell, Healthwatch Somerset Engagement Officer -
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Shepton Mallet resident Bob became a full-time carer when he retired from a long career with the ambulance service. -
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Our new report out today reveals local people’s experiences of health and social care during the first six months of COVID-19. -
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Today we have published four reports about care homes in Somerset – three reporting on the quality of care in Somerset care homes prior to COVID-19 from a residents perspective, and a fourth looking at the challenges faced by care home staff during the pandemic. -
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We have joined local and national health and care organisations calling on Somerset residents to give feedback about their care during coronavirus (COVID-19) to help services reflect, recover, and improve. -
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It’s national Carers Week (8-14 June) and we want to know about your experiences of being an unpaid carer or being cared for during COVID-19, to help local services understand how to provide better social care and support. -
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We have launched a new survey asking local people to share their stories to help identify how health and care services are adapting and working well during the coronavirus outbreak, and to highlight common challenges that need to be addressed. -
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We can help health and social care organisations to communicate clearly and effectively with local people about the coronavirus and the impact on services and support. -
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As local health and care services come under increasing pressure due to the coronavirus, and access to services becomes more challenging, we are reminding people that we're here to help.
