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Hospital discharge processes are in place to help you leave hospital safely. Whether you're returning home or, moving onto another care...

A second opinion is when you choose to request the expertise of another healthcare professional after you've been given a diagnosis or...

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The cost of living crisis has put many people under financial strain, and prescription costs are more than some can afford. Find out what...

As part of our Somerset-wide project, we decided to carry out some focused work looking at access to health and social care services in...

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...

The new Pharmacy First scheme enables your local pharmacy to treat some common conditions with prescription-only medicines, without you...

From 31 October 2023, GP surgeries must give patients online access to their new health record entries. Find out what information is in...

The Somerset Carers Engagement Project recently achieved a significant milestone in its mission to empower and support unpaid carers...

Diabetes UK estimates that five million people in the UK are living with diabetes, with 850,000 of them not yet diagnosed. The number of...

In our latest report, we call on those responsible for young people’s mental health services to improve awareness, availability and...

NHS social prescribing link workers can connect you to the right community groups and services to help support you. Around one in five GP...

With more and more appointments happening online, we've put together some tips on how to get the most out of the virtual health and care...

With more than thirty recognised symptoms of menopause and growing awareness of the impact on day-to-day life, it can help to know what...

In a post-pandemic world where the cost-of-living crisis is challenging for many of us, prioritising our mental health and wellbeing is...

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression triggered by seasonal changes. One in twenty people in the UK are diagnosed...

Do you struggle to speak to your doctor about your medical concerns? You’re not alone. Take a look at our top tips to make the most of...

You've told us that you've experienced problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what to do if...

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...

The continuing cost of living crisis is negatively affecting people's physical and mental wellbeing, with vulnerable people and those on...