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What is a virtual ward?
With more and more appointments happening online, we've put together some tips on how to get the most out of the virtual health and care...
Oct 26, 2023


Are you struggling to see an NHS doctor in Somerset?
We are asking people to share their experience of booking face-to-face appointments with their GP to help improve access to GP services...
Oct 23, 2023


Empowering Bridgwater residents to live well: Focus group aims to help transform lives of COPD patients
The Victoria Park Community Centre in Bridgwater, Somerset, will host an important event on Thursday 30 November, from 10am to 3pm,...
Oct 22, 2023


What is menopause and what are the signs?
With more than thirty recognised symptoms of menopause and growing awareness of the impact on day-to-day life, it can help to know what...
Oct 17, 2023


Looking after your mental health all year round
In a post-pandemic world where the cost-of-living crisis is challenging for many of us, prioritising our mental health and wellbeing is...
Oct 10, 2023


What is SAD, and how can you manage it?
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression triggered by seasonal changes. One in twenty people in the UK are diagnosed...
Oct 8, 2023


How to get the most out of your GP appointment
Do you struggle to speak to your doctor about your medical concerns? You’re not alone. Take a look at our top tips to make the most of...
Oct 6, 2023


Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?
People are often in need of out-of-hours medical assistance. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where...
Oct 4, 2023


Registering with your GP: understanding your rights
You've told us that you've experienced problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what to do if...
Oct 3, 2023


What is the COVID-19 vaccine and how do I get it?
Take a look at what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccination programme, including where to go and why it's important. What is...
Oct 2, 2023


Looking after your health during the cost of living crisis
The continuing cost of living crisis is negatively affecting people's physical and mental wellbeing, with vulnerable people and those on...
Oct 1, 2023


How to stay well this winter
Tips to help you stay well this winter and get the care you need. Winter comes with a higher risk of health issues, particularly for...
Oct 1, 2023


How do I get a fit note?
Find out what a ‘fit note’ is, when you might need one and how to get one. What is a fit note? The Statement of Fitness for Work,...
Sep 28, 2023


Do you need help travelling to NHS services?
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...
Sep 27, 2023


What’s your experience of NHS dental care in Somerset?
Share your feedback by 31 October 2023 to help improve access to NHS dentistry. We want to hear about your experiences of accessing NHS...
Sep 25, 2023


How to look after yourself while caring for someone else
Each day 6,000 people become carers. Looking after a loved one can be physically and emotionally exhausting so it's vital that you get...
Sep 24, 2023


Cervical screening: What to expect from your smear test
Cervical cancer screenings save at least 2,000 lives every year in the UK. Here's what you should expect from your smear test and why...
Sep 19, 2023


What is adult social care?
Do you or a loved one need help with social care? Read the article below to find out answers to key questions about who can access adult...
Sep 14, 2023


Enter and View report: Newholme Care Home, Ruishton
Our report following a visit to Newholme, a residential care home in the village of Ruishton near Taunton, which provides accommodation...
Sep 13, 2023


World Patient Safety Day: Shining a spotlight on patient engagement to support safer care across Somerset
Together with NHS Somerset, we are shining a spotlight on patient and family engagement for safer care across Somerset for World Patient...
Sep 12, 2023
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