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Enter and View report: West Mendip Hospital, Glastonbury
Our report following a visit to West Mendip Hospital, Glastonbury. The wards provide 36 beds, which host a mixture of patients: on...
Apr 27, 2023


Improving access to mental health support for young people in Somerset
We've launched a new project with the aim of improving access to mental health support for young people and their families, guardians and...
Apr 19, 2023


Supported transfer of care from hospitals: evaluating people’s experiences to help shape improvements in care
We wanted to explore the quality of the transfer of care process in Somerset and use the experiences of people who have been discharged...
Apr 17, 2023


Evaluating people’s experiences of being transferred from hospital to care at home or in the community
Our new report evaluates people’s experiences of being discharged from hospital to be cared for at home or in a residential or community...
Apr 17, 2023


‘Review culture’ is on the rise, yet only one in ten people feedback on health services
As Healthwatch marks its tenth anniversary this week, Healthwatch Somerset joins the 152 local Healthwatch across England to appeal for...
Apr 5, 2023


Project launched in Bridgwater to improve health of people with chronic respiratory disease
Our new community project asks people in Bridgwater to get involved to improve the health and wellbeing of those living with Chronic...
Mar 13, 2023


Healthwatch England research: Six-week postnatal checks are failing many new mothers
Healthwatch England, is warning that six-week postnatal checks – required of GPs in England – are failing many new mothers. As part of...
Mar 1, 2023


People are increasingly avoiding NHS appointments and prescriptions due to cost of living, Healthwatch England warns
With spiralling costs of living, Healthwatch England is warning people are making changes to how they use health and social care...
Jan 9, 2023


Who we are and what we do
Here are some Easy Read resources to explain who we are and what we do. We’re here to find out what matters to people, and help make sure...
Jan 6, 2023


Dentistry data for local Healthwatch: December 2022
Quarterly feedback to the NHS Local Dental Network from local Healthwatch in the South West. Data from Healthwatch Somerset is included...
Dec 1, 2022


Six-week postnatal check for new mums – Q&A
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...
Nov 10, 2022


Healthwatch England research: Tell us your story of maternal mental health care
Healthwatch is launching a national survey to understand if care works for new mothers and birthing parents. Pregnancy is a major life...
Oct 31, 2022


People’s experiences of using GP websites to access information
We wanted to understand how the use of digital services by GPs, particularly websites, is affecting the way people access the information...
Oct 27, 2022


Making it easier for people to get healthcare and support via GP websites
Our new report looks at people’s experiences of using GP websites to access healthcare services and information, highlighting that...
Oct 27, 2022


I'm pregnant. What happens next?
Becoming a parent can be a wonderful and exciting experience, but it can also be overwhelming. To help, we’ve broken down the pregnancy...
Oct 24, 2022


Share your views to help shape NHS Same Day Urgent Care services in Somerset
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...
Oct 17, 2022


Dentistry data for local Healthwatch: October 2022
Quarterly feedback to the NHS Local Dental Network from local Healthwatch in the South West. Data from Healthwatch Somerset is included...
Oct 1, 2022


Enter and View report: The Rosary Nursing Home, Bridgwater
Our report following a visit to The Rosary Nursing Home, a large care home in Bridgwater, which offers nursing and dementia care for...
Aug 30, 2022


What is monkeypox and who can get a vaccine?
Find out the signs and symptoms of monkeypox, what to do if you think you have it and who is eligible for a vaccine. A small number of...
Aug 4, 2022


Championing what matters to you: Annual Report 2021-22
Healthwatch Somerset Annual Report 2021-22: A review of our work over the past year and its impact, plus our work planned for 2022-23....
Jul 30, 2022
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