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A new survey of public attitudes to NHS dentistry shows that half of the adults in England find dental charges unfair amid escalating...

Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving. What is grief? Grief is...

It's so important that you feel supported as a new parent. Read the article below to find out where you can go to get the help you need....

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

Lack of access to NHS dentists in Somerset is a significant issue raised with us by the public. They have told us that NHS dentists in...

The Accessible Information Standard is mandatory for all organisations that provide National Health Service (NHS) or adult social care....

Eating disorders are complex mental illnesses that anyone can develop, regardless of age, income and ethnicity. Take a look at some of...

By Tanya Camberwell, Healthwatch Somerset Engagement Officer We want to reach as many different and diverse communities as possible from...

Know your rights and get the support you need Carers Rights Day was introduced by Carers UK to draw attention to the multiple rights that...

In our new report out today, young people are calling on the county’s health and social care services to improve how they communicate –...

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...

People have told us they want to feel listened to and involved in decisions about their social care. Here are six things you should...

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...

By Tanya Camberwell, Healthwatch Somerset Engagement Officer Imagine my surprise when in the third week of July, I received a letter that...

Shepton Mallet resident Bob became a full-time carer when he retired from a long career with the ambulance service. He has spent the past...

If you are experiencing or feel at risk of domestic abuse, or are worried about someone who might be, find out where you can go for...

We explain why it’s important to have a plan in place, should you or a loved one become critically ill. While this can be a difficult...

We can help health and social care organisations to communicate clearly and effectively with local people about the coronavirus and the...

As local health and care services come under increasing pressure due to the coronavirus, and access to services becomes more challenging,...