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Advice and Information -
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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We explain why it’s important to have a plan in place, should you or a loved one become critically ill. -
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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. -
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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. -
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Our report following a visit to West Abbey Care Home, Yeovil, which is a large modern home accommodating 90 residents. It provides both residential and nursing care. -
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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. -
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Our report following a visit to The Manor Care Home provides residential and nursing care for 68 residents of differing adult age groups. -
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Our report following a visit to Sydenham House is a modern 51 bed residential home in Bridgwater. -
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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. -
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Our report following a visit to Fletcher house, a large modern 60 bed residential home in Wells. -
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Our report following a visit to Carrington House, a purpose built residential home for up to 44 residents in Wincanton. -
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Our report following a visit to Croft House Residential Home, a spacious modern home for 67 residents in Williton. -
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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. -
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Our report following a visit to Grovelands, a large modern purpose built building with 61 single rooms in Yeovil. -
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Our report following a visit to Somerset Court, which provides residential and support services for people who have autism. -
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Our report following a visit to Oak Lodge in Chard, which is a purpose-built care home and provides accommodation for frail older people. -
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Our report following a visit to Oak Meadows in Taunton, a care home that was adapted some years ago from an original military building on the site. The home specialises in the care of older people living with dementia. -
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Our report following a visit to Centenary House, a residential care home in Shepton Mallet, which is able to care for up to 13 residents. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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 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. -
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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. -
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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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Help shape the future of services for people living with a life-limiting illness. -
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Dorothy House Hospice Care wants to hear from those with a life-limiting illness, their carers and families about what Day Services they think would improve their wellbeing. -
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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. -
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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. -
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Here we look at six things you should expect when making a complaint about social care services. -
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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.
