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NHS South West have launched a Big Brush Club competition for primary school pupils aged 3-5 years across the South West

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...

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...

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

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....

Our November newsletter includes updates about our work, information about health and care services, and helpful advice. To read our...

Tell us about information available to you, and you could be entered into a draw for a £35.00 Amazon gift voucher. Graphic kindly...

Investigating available information for unpaid carers in Somerset. Over 49,000 unpaid carers in Somerset help take care of a family...

Cervical screening, previously known as a smear test, saves over 4,000 lives every year in the UK. However, some women find it...

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

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...

We have been working with our young volunteers to investigate how accessible young people’s mental health services are in Somerset, and...

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

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...

People are often in need of out-of-hours medical assistance. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where...

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...