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The Somerset Carers Engagement Project recently achieved a significant milestone in its mission to empower…
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In our latest report, we call on those responsible for young people’s mental health services to improve…
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"If services had listened to me and worked with me to give me the (mental health) support I really needed, things could be different for me."
Latest reports and publication
Access to GP appointments in West Somerset
As part of our Somerset-wide project, we decided to carry out some…
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Dentistry in Somerset: Access, affordibility and the impact on oral health
A lack of access to NHS dentists in Somerset remains a pressing issue…
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Advice and information
Are you struggling to find an NHS dentist? The new dental recovery plan might help you get the dental care you need.
The new Pharmacy First scheme enables your local pharmacy to treat some common conditions with prescription-only medicines, without you visiting your…
Measles vaccination rates are at a ten-year low as cases rise nationwide. Find out about measles, who can get the vaccine, and what you can do to…