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Speaking up for better care: our annual report 2025-26
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
Jul 1


Speaking up for better care: Healthwatch Somerset annual report 2025–26
Our latest annual report reveals how thousands of residents shared their experiences last year, helping drive improvements across health and social care. We have had a strong year of impact, amplifying public voice and improving awareness of key issues across Somerset. We have used community insight to: Influence service improvements Improve access and communication Ensure people’s experiences shape care Our year in numbers (2025–2026) 2,056 people shared their experiences of
Jul 1


Local Board members wanted to help shape Somerset health and care
We are the county’s independent health and social care champion and are seeking people with a passion for seeing local health and social...
Dec 19, 2019


Board members wanted to help shape health and social care services in Somerset
People with a passion for seeing local health and social care services changed for the better are being sought by us, the county’s...
Jul 31, 2018


Five ways to give feedback to help shape local health and care services in Somerset
Share your experiences of local health and care services and make it better for everyone – that’s our message as we celebrate our fifth...
Mar 29, 2018


New chair of Somerset’s independent health and care champion announced
A former school inspector from North Petherton with a passion for shaping local health services will help to lead our board as the...
Dec 12, 2017


Local volunteer Bob urges others to join him to help shape local health and care services
Listening to patients and their experiences of health and care is key to improving these services in Somerset – says local volunteer Bob...
Nov 28, 2017
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