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A second opinion is when you choose to request the expertise of another healthcare professional after you've been given a diagnosis or...

Tell us about information available to you, and you could be entered into a draw for a £35.00 Amazon gift voucher. Graphic kindly...

Investigating available information for unpaid carers in Somerset. Over 49,000 unpaid carers in Somerset help take care of a family...

As part of our Somerset-wide project, we decided to carry out some focused work looking at access to health and social care services in...

The new Pharmacy First scheme enables your local pharmacy to treat some common conditions with prescription-only medicines, without you...

Did you know Volunteer Responders can help you access support and services such as collecting prescriptions and shopping delivery? The...

We have been working with our young volunteers to investigate how accessible young people’s mental health services are in Somerset, and...

In our latest report, we call on those responsible for young people’s mental health services to improve awareness, availability and...

The Victoria Park Community Centre in Bridgwater, Somerset, will host an important event on Thursday 30 November, from 10am to 3pm,...

In a post-pandemic world where the cost-of-living crisis is challenging for many of us, prioritising our mental health and wellbeing is...

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression triggered by seasonal changes. One in twenty people in the UK are diagnosed...

The continuing cost of living crisis is negatively affecting people's physical and mental wellbeing, with vulnerable people and those on...

75% of children and young people who experience mental health problems aren't getting the help they need. Research from  Mind  found many...

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

Autism affects people in different ways. It can bring strengths and challenges that can affect how comfortable, healthy, and happy you...

Last year, we supported over 4,370 people to have their say on health and social care and to get information and advice about local...

Mental health problems are more common among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual (LGBTQIA+) people. If you...

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...

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

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