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Woman in a wheelchair and a smiling girl in winter coats share a warm moment outdoors near a stone wall.

Woman in a wheelchair and a smiling girl in winter coats share a warm moment outdoors near a stone wall.

Young carers’ support saved after local concerns are heard

Proposed cuts to young carers’ groups and the Young Carers in Schools programme have been withdrawn after families and local organisations raised concerns. As Somerset’s independent health and social care champion, and a member of the Carers Strategic Partnership Board, we submitted a statement raising our concerns about the proposed cuts.

5 hours ago

Photograph of a small wooden entrance booth with signs reading "WELCOME TO ARK" and "VISITS BY APPOINTMENT" under a partly cloudy sky. Surrounding elements include potted plants, a stone sculpture, red bins, and a wooden fence, indicating a rustic outdoor setting.

Photograph of a small wooden entrance booth with signs reading "WELCOME TO ARK" and "VISITS BY APPOINTMENT" under a partly cloudy sky. Surrounding elements include potted plants, a stone sculpture, red bins, and a wooden fence, indicating a rustic outdoor setting.

Healthwatch Somerset newsletter June 2026

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

Jun 26

Audience attentively listening in a conference room with red chairs. NHS banner in background. People taking notes, focused and engaged.

Audience attentively listening in a conference room with red chairs. NHS banner in background. People taking notes, focused and engaged.

Thinking Together about accessible information in health and care

We want to thank everyone who came to our Thinking Together event and joined the conversation about accessible health and care information in Somerset.

Nov 8, 2025

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