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Share your concerns about the Government's plan to bring local Healthwatch services 'in-house'
Sign the Local Healthwatch petition and write to your MP using our downloadable letter template.
Aug 4
Tell us what you think about local pharmacy support?
Tell us what you think about your Pharmacy in Somerset.
Jul 22
What should you expect from the NHS when it comes to accessible information?
NHS England has published a refreshed version of the Accessible Information Standard (AIS) which was first released in 2016. Here we look...
Jul 17
Annual report 2024-25: Unlocking the power of people-driven care
Our annual report, Unlocking the power of people-driven care, highlights how we've worked throughout the year to understand people's...
Jun 27
The people’s choice 2025: Listening to your voice in our key projects for in 2024/25
We asked you to help shape our workplan for 2025/26 and our latest report shows the results of what you told us. Each year, we gather...
May 15
Healthwatch Somerset - April 2025 Newsletter
Our April Newsletter includes updates about our work, information about health and care services, and helpful advice. A photo of a...
Apr 24
Something to smile about in Somerset
NHS South West have launched a Big Brush Club competition for primary school pupils aged 3-5 years across the South West
Mar 17
Understanding the announcement about the changes to NHS structure
On March 13 2025 Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that NHS England will be abolished and the management of the NHS brought back to...
Mar 14
Enter and View report: Oakhill Surgery, Radstock
In November 2024 we undertook an Enter and View visit to Oakhill Surgery to observe the quality of service, and talk to people using the...
Feb 11
Enter and View report: Oakhill Surgery, Radstock
In November 2024 we undertook an Enter and View visit to Oakhill Surgery to observe the quality of service, and talk to people using the...
Feb 11
Healthwatch Somerset - January 2025 Newsletter
Our January newsletter includes updates about our work, information about health and care services, and helpful advice. To read our...
Feb 3
Getting a second opinion about your care
A second opinion is when you choose to request the expertise of another healthcare professional after you've been given a diagnosis or...
Feb 3
What should I do if my GP removes me from their list?
GP practices very rarely remove patients from their list. If you are removed from a GP practice, you may need to register with a new one....
Jan 13
Healthwatch Somerset - November Newsletter
Our November newsletter includes updates about our work, information about health and care services, and helpful advice. To read our...
Nov 20, 2024
Are you a young person under 18 who provides regular care and support to a family member?
Tell us about information available to you, and you could be entered into a draw for a £35.00 Amazon gift voucher. Graphic kindly...
Oct 15, 2024
Do you look after a family member or friend who couldn’t manage without your support?
Investigating available information for unpaid carers in Somerset. Over 49,000 unpaid carers in Somerset help take care of a family...
Oct 7, 2024
How to make cervical screening (a smear test) work for you
Cervical screening, previously known as a smear test, saves over 4,000 lives every year in the UK. However, some women find it...
Sep 11, 2024
What help can you get to pay for your prescriptions?
The cost of living crisis has put many people under financial strain, and prescription costs are more than some can afford. Find out what...
Apr 25, 2024
What are the symptoms and treatments for diabetes?
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...
Nov 14, 2023
Reaching out: Looking at mental health support for young people in Somerset
We have been working with our young volunteers to investigate how accessible young people’s mental health services are in Somerset, and...
Oct 31, 2023
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