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Tell us what you think about local pharmacy support?
Tell us what you think about your Pharmacy in Somerset.
Aug 26
Enter and View report: Elliscombe House Care Home, Wincanton
In June 2025 we undertook an Enter and View visit to Elliscombe House to observe the quality of service and talk to people using the service, including residents, relatives and staff.
Aug 26
Healthwatch Somerset - August 2025 Newsletter
Our August Newsletter includes updates about our work, information about health and care services, and helpful advice. Photo of a field...
Aug 21
Behind the care: what it’s really like to be an Unpaid Carer
Our new report highlights carers' experiences in accessing information and resources and shines a spotlight on the lived experiences of...
Aug 19
Who Cares? Hearing how caregivers view available support and resources in Somerset
Triggered by increasing concerns raised by local carers and chosen as a priority through the 2024 People's Vote, our report aims to...
Aug 19
Share your concerns about the Government's plan to bring local Healthwatch services 'in-house'
Sign the Local Healthwatch petition and write to your MP using our downloadable letter template.
Aug 4
What should you expect from the NHS when it comes to accessible information?
NHS England has published a refreshed version of the Accessible Information Standard (AIS) which was first released in 2016. Here we look...
Jul 17
Neuro rehabilitation in Somerset for people with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
In our latest report, we detail the engagement with ABI survivors and professionals which has revealed gaps in the county's healthcare...
Jul 1
Annual report 2024-25: Unlocking the power of people-driven care
Our annual report, Unlocking the power of people-driven care, highlights how we've worked throughout the year to understand people's...
Jun 27
Healthwatch Somerset - June 2025 Newsletter
This is the Healthwatch Somerset Newsletter for June 2025.
Jun 24
Minehead Medical Centre: A review of patient access and care at Minehead Medical Centre
In our latest report, we talk about people's experiences when trying to make appointments at a local doctor’s surgery in West Somerset In...
Jun 17
British Empire Medal awarded to Somerset carers campaigner
HM The King’s New Year Honours List 2025 celebrated over 1200 people who have made outstanding contributions to their communities across...
Jun 2
The people have spoken
We asked you to help shape our workplan for 2025/26 and our latest report shows the results of what you told us. Each year, we gather...
May 15
The people’s choice 2025: Listening to your voice in our key projects for in 2024/25
We asked you to help shape our workplan for 2025/26 and our latest report shows the results of what you told us. Each year, we gather...
May 15
Something to smile about in Somerset
NHS South West have launched a Big Brush Club competition for primary school pupils aged 3-5 years across the South West
Mar 17
What can you expect when you’re discharged from hospital?
Hospital discharge processes are in place to help you leave hospital safely. Whether you're returning home or, moving onto another care...
Feb 17
Enter and View report: Oakhill Surgery, Radstock
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...
Feb 11
Enter and View report: Oakhill Surgery, Radstock
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...
Feb 11
Healthwatch Somerset - January 2025 Newsletter
Our January newsletter includes updates about our work, information about health and care services, and helpful advice. To read our...
Feb 3
Cast your vote for our key projects in 2025/26
Tell us what you want us to report in the next 12 months.
Jan 31
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