top of page

All posts


People in Somerset help choose our health and care priorities for 2026/27
We heard from 161 people across the county about the health and care issues that matter most to them. Your feedback will help shape our work in 2026/27 and make sure local people’s experiences continue to be heard by decision makers. The four topics we asked you to vote on were: A. Community health and wellbeing support Your feedback shows us gaps in community support, causing some people to return to hospital because post-discharge care isn’t reliable. We will gather your ex
35 minutes ago


The people’s voice: What matters most to you in Somerset health and care services 2026/27
We asked you to help shape our workplan for 2026/27 and our latest report shows the results of what you told us.
49 minutes ago


Cooksons Court in Somerset rated ‘Outstanding’ by CQC
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated Cooksons Court nursing home in Yeovil, Somerset as Outstanding overall, following an inspection in December 2025. Not an image of Cooksons Court, Yeovil. Image is illustrative only, source: Image library | Age without limits We’re sharing this update because CQC ratings can be a helpful starting point when you’re choosing care, or checking how a service is doing. Overall rating: Outstanding Safe: Good Effective: Good Caring: Outstan
Apr 24


What are your views on NHS and partners sharing information to improve services?
Complete the Somerset health data survey to have your say, find out how your anonymous data may be shared, and how you can opt out. We are working in collaboration with Somerset’s Integrated Care System's (ICS) Digital Data and Technology (DDaT) community to listen to your thoughts, concerns, and ideas about the sharing of your data for population health and care improvements. The ICS's Digital Data and Technology (DDaT) community are developing the Somerset Linked Data Platf
Nov 12, 2025


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


Healthwatch Somerset welcomes the Integrated Care System and new opportunities to put people at the heart of care
As Somerset’s new Integrated Care System (ICS) becomes a statutory body and formally starts work on 1 July 2022, we look forward to a...
Jun 29, 2022
bottom of page
