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We have published a new report sharing what local people told us about their experiences of community pharmacy services. The findings highlight what's working well and where improvements could make a difference.

Catch up with the latest news about our work and updates about local health and care services.

Healthwatch Somerset make sure local people's experiences help shape health and care services. We sought answers from NHS Somerset after hearing concerns about access to local urgent care. The response sheds light on current pressures, plans to strengthen services, and the value of community feedback in informing decision-makers.

Catch up with the latest news about our work and updates about local health and care services.

There are supply problems with Ramipril 1.25mg capsules (a medicine used to treat high blood pressure and other heart and kidney conditions). A national ‘Serious Shortage Protocol’ means your pharmacy may only be able to give you up to one month’s supply at a time.

We’ve published our latest annual report, showing how people across Somerset have shared their experiences to help improve health and social care. Over the past year, more than 2,000 people told us about their care, and we supported over 3,000 people with information and advice. Your feedback helps make sure services reflect what matters most to local people. Putting people at the centre of services We’re here to be your independent voice for health and social care. This year

Catch up with the latest news about our work and updates about local health and care services.

After a packing error the government have announced a precautionary recall of Crescent Pharma Limited Ramipril 2.5mg capsules.

Catch up with the latest news about our work and updates about local health and care services.

We heard from 161 people across the county about the health and care issues that matter most to them. Your feedback will help shape our work in 2026/27 and make sure local people’s experiences continue to be heard by decision makers. The four topics we asked you to vote on were: A. Community health and wellbeing support Your feedback shows us gaps in community support, causing some people to return to hospital because post-discharge care isn’t reliable. We will gather your ex

SignHealth has launched Deaf Wave, a new online space created with deaf young people. It shares information, stories and support in British Sign Language (BSL) and English.

Our April Newsletter includes updates about our work, information about health and care services, and helpful advice.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated Cooksons Court nursing home in Yeovil, Somerset as Outstanding overall, following an inspection in December 2025. Not an image of Cooksons Court, Yeovil. Image is illustrative only, source: Image library | Age without limits We’re sharing this update because CQC ratings can be a helpful starting point when you’re choosing care, or checking how a service is doing. Overall rating: Outstanding Safe: Good Effective: Good Caring: Outstan

From midday on Tuesday 21 April 2026, inpatient maternity services and the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) will reopen at Yeovil District Hospital. This update is intended to help local people understand what is changing, why services were previously closed, and what support is available as services resume. What is changing? Inpatient maternity services will reopen at Yeovil District Hospital The Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) will also reopen Services will resume from midday

Our March Newsletter includes updates about our work, information about health and care services, and helpful advice.

We welcome the announcement that Allied Pharmacy has been approved to open a new pharmacy in Wellington, situated in the former JHOOTS premises on Mantle Street. The pharmacy is scheduled to open on Monday, 9th March.

Our February Newsletter includes updates about our work, information about health and care services, and helpful advice.

Our January Newsletter includes updates about our work, information about health and care services, and helpful advice.

Every year, Healthwatch Somerset creates a work plan for the next 12 months. This plan is shaped by what local people tell us about health and care services in Somerset. The People’s Vote gives you the chance to tell us which topics matter most to you. By sharing your views, you can help decide what we focus on during 2026–27 and help improve services for people across Somerset. Work we are already committed to A common theme in your feedback during 2025 was the quality of c

Our December newsletter includes updates about our work, information about health and care services, and helpful advice.