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Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services. If you don't have good access...

Share your feedback by 31 October 2023 to help improve access to NHS dentistry. We want to hear about your experiences of accessing NHS...

Together with NHS Somerset, we are shining a spotlight on patient and family engagement for safer care across Somerset for World Patient...

The NHS wants to make it easier and safer for patients to get the right treatment when they need it, without waiting a long time to be...

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

Did you know that pharmacies provide advice and information on minor illnesses and ailments? Find out how they can help you. Pharmacists...

Are you having trouble finding an NHS funded dentist? Read our tips on what to do if you’re facing problems. Everyone should be able to...

How can I get the most out of my next visit to the dentist? Take a look at our tips to help you prepare for your appointment and make...

Quarterly feedback to the NHS Local Dental Network from local Healthwatch in the South West NHS dentistry is in desperate need of reform....

Many people who provide unpaid care are unaware of their rights. Find out more about the help and support you are entitled to. If you...

Living in a care home can increase your risk of oral health problems. That's why knowing what questions to ask care staff about your oral...

A new scheme could see women across England save hundreds of pounds a year on their Hormone Replacement Therapy with a prepayment...

Our new report evaluates people’s experiences of being discharged from hospital to be cared for at home or in a residential or community...

As Healthwatch marks its tenth anniversary this week, Healthwatch Somerset joins the 152 local Healthwatch across England to appeal for...

Our new community project asks people in Bridgwater to get involved to improve the health and wellbeing of those living with Chronic...

Quarterly feedback to the NHS Local Dental Network from local Healthwatch in the South West. Data from Healthwatch Somerset is included...

What is the six-week postnatal check for new mothers and why it’s important that you attend it? In this advice piece, we cover all the...

Healthwatch is launching a national survey to understand if care works for new mothers and birthing parents. Pregnancy is a major life...

Our new report looks at people’s experiences of using GP websites to access healthcare services and information, highlighting that...

The NHS is reviewing how it provides Same Day Urgent Care in Somerset, and we want to hear your views to help shape and improve access to...