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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...

If you or a loved one are affected by incontinence, find out where you can go for support. Incontinence is a condition that causes the...

Our report following a visit to Centenary House, a residential care home in Shepton Mallet, which is able to care for up to 13 residents....

Our report following a visit to Oak Meadows in Taunton, a care home that was adapted some years ago from an original military building on...

Our report following a visit to Oak Lodge in Chard, which is a purpose-built care home and provides accommodation for frail older people....

We are calling on local people to make sure their voice is heard and reflected in proposals being drawn up by Somerset NHS health and...

We have been talking to local people about their experiences and views of the accessing health and support information in Somerset. This...

People in Somerset are being asked to share how they access information, support and advice when they are ill, looking after someone or...

Hundreds of people in Somerset have shared their views on how to improve NHS health services in the county. Quicker and easier access to...

Healthwatch Somerset Annual Report 2018-19: A review of our work over the past year and its impact, plus our work planned for 2019-20....

More than 1,800 people have shared their views on the county’s GP surgeries, hospitals and social care over the last year with us –...

Health and social services should openly talk about end of life care and the wishes of patients – says Healthwatch Somerset volunteer...

One man shares his views about how NHS services where he lives should change. A man from Somerset who has been battling cancer for over...

We worked closely with the Adult Safeguarding Team to design a questionnaire that related to the six principles set out in The Care Act...

Our staff and volunteers will be taking to the roads of Somerset in March to find out what people think about their local health and care...

To mark the start of 2019, Healthwatch England has published its annual network priorities list – setting out the key health and care...

Have your say on the future of health and social care in Somerset – by joining a new Public and Patient People’s Panel. Somerset Clinical...

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

To choose the right care home and support for your needs, or the needs of a loved one, it's important you have the right information to...

Here we look at six things you should expect when making a complaint about social care services. If you have a bad experience and your...