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Take a look at what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccination programme, including where to go and why it's important. What is...

Find out what a ‘fit note’ is, when you might need one and how to get one. What is a fit note? The Statement of Fitness for Work,...

Our new community project asks people in Bridgwater to get involved to improve the health and wellbeing of those living with Chronic...

Healthwatch England, is warning that six-week postnatal checks – required of GPs in England – are failing many new mothers. As part of...

What is the six-week postnatal check for new mothers and why it’s important that you attend it? In this advice piece, we cover all the...

We wanted to understand how the use of digital services by GPs, particularly websites, is affecting the way people access the information...

Our new report looks at people’s experiences of using GP websites to access healthcare services and information, highlighting that...

Becoming a parent can be a wonderful and exciting experience, but it can also be overwhelming. To help, we’ve broken down the pregnancy...

The NHS is reviewing how it provides Same Day Urgent Care in Somerset, and we want to hear your views to help shape and improve access to...

Confused about Long Covid? Find out the common symptoms and how to get support. After contracting COVID-19 it can take up to 12 weeks for...

We are investigating people’s experiences of using GP websites to get health and wellbeing information and support. Our roadshow and...

For new arrivals to the UK it can be confusing where to go if you need medical assistance. Here we outline your rights as a refugee,...

People who use NHS 111 in Devon and Somerset have reported ongoing concerns about the quality of the service, with the most common...

We invited Fiona Harvey, Carers Service Coordinator for the Community Council for Somerset, to tell us about support for unpaid carers in...

In our recent survey, patients who are waiting for planned surgery in Somerset reported a lack of communication from hospitals and many...

A new public survey has been launched to find out more about local people’s experiences of using the NHS 111 service in the region. 111...

Information and advice from Healthwatch England, September 2021 Waiting for planned medical care or surgery can be a frustrating time. ...

Your mental wellness is as important as your physical health but seeking help can be daunting. Here's what to expect when you seek...

We have announced the areas we will investigate this year, to make sure that local people’s views and experiences are used to drive and...

A joint report released today by a group of local Healthwatch in the South West, shows that although the NHS 111 service in Somerset and...