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By Max Popham, Healthwatch Somerset Youth Engagement Officer This week we had our first session on Mindfulness – a practice that helps...

During Mental Health Awareness Week (18-24 May), we are highlighting the care and support needs of people living with dementia and their...

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...

As the independent health and social care champion for Somerset, we are calling on local services to make more space for new parents in...

The health and care issues affecting children and young people in Somerset have been the focus of our recent work. Our staff have been...

We identified there was a need to find out from local people how connected they feel and why. We also sought to find out how being...

We identified the area of mental health as part of their our plan priorities from 2015-2016. This report summarises the visits that...

Our report following a visit to Wessex Ward in Bridgwater, that provides beds for up to 12 young people. The inpatient unit provides...

Our report following a visit to St Andrews Ward in Wells, which has 14 beds, providing assessment and treatment primarily for adults of...

Our report following a visit to Rowan Ward in Yeovil, which has 18 beds, providing assessment and treatment primarily for adults of...

Our report following a visit to Willow Ward in Bridgwater, which has 10 beds and provides a countywide inpatient mental health...

Our report following a visit to Ash Ward in Bridgwater, a 12-bed low secure inpatient rehabilitation and recovery unit for male adults...

Our report following a visit to Rydon in Taunton. Wards one and two each have 15 beds, providing assessment and treatment primarily for...