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

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

NHS South West have launched a Big Brush Club competition for primary school pupils aged 3-5 years across the South West

A lack of access to NHS dentists in Somerset remains a pressing issue, including for parents, vulnerable individuals and those with...

Are you struggling to find an NHS dentist? The new dental recovery plan might help you get the dental care you need. On 7 February 2024...

Share your feedback by 31 October 2023 to help improve access to NHS dentistry. We want to hear about your experiences of accessing NHS...

Are you having trouble finding an NHS funded dentist? Read our tips on what to do if you’re facing problems. Everyone should be able to...

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...

Quarterly feedback to the NHS Local Dental Network from local Healthwatch in the South West NHS dentistry is in desperate need of reform....

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...

Quarterly feedback to the NHS Local Dental Network from local Healthwatch in the South West. Data from Healthwatch Somerset is included...

Quarterly feedback to the NHS Local Dental Network from local Healthwatch in the South West. Data from Healthwatch Somerset is included...

A new survey of public attitudes to NHS dentistry shows that half of the adults in England find dental charges unfair amid escalating...

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...

People have told us they want to feel listened to and involved in decisions about their social care. Here are six things you should...

The UK’s largest independent regulator of official statistics wants to hear from patients, carers and their families about how they...

To mark the start of 2019, Healthwatch England has published its annual network priorities list – setting out the key health and care...