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Our new community project asks people in Bridgwater to get involved to improve the health and wellbeing of those living with Chronic...

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...

By Gillian Keniston-Goble, Healthwatch Somerset Manager Healthwatch Somerset staff and volunteers took to the road during May, visiting...

Confused about Long Covid? Find out the common symptoms and how to get support. After contracting COVID-19 it can take up to 12 weeks for...

We are investigating people’s experiences of using GP websites to get health and wellbeing information and support. Our roadshow and...

Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving. What is grief? Grief is...

It's so important that you feel supported as a new parent. Read the article below to find out where you can go to get the help you need....

For new arrivals to the UK it can be confusing where to go if you need medical assistance. Here we outline your rights as a refugee,...

People who use NHS 111 in Devon and Somerset have reported ongoing concerns about the quality of the service, with the most common...

We invited Fiona Harvey, Carers Service Coordinator for the Community Council for Somerset, to tell us about support for unpaid carers in...

Know your rights and get the support you need Carers Rights Day was introduced by Carers UK to draw attention to the multiple rights that...

In our new report out today, young people are calling on the county’s health and social care services to improve how they communicate –...

A new public survey has been launched to find out more about local people’s experiences of using the NHS 111 service in the region. 111...

Your mental wellness is as important as your physical health but seeking help can be daunting. Here's what to expect when you seek...

By Max Popham, Healthwatch Somerset Youth Engagement Officer As government guidelines on Covid have slowly relaxed, we’ve been waiting to...

People have told us they want to feel listened to and involved in decisions about their social care. Here are six things you should...

By Tanya Camberwell, Healthwatch Somerset Engagement Officer Imagine my surprise when in the third week of July, I received a letter that...

It’s national Carers Week (8-14 June) and we want to know about your experiences of being an unpaid carer or being cared for during...

During Mental Health Awareness Week (18-24 May), we are highlighting the care and support needs of people living with dementia and their...

If you are experiencing or feel at risk of domestic abuse, or are worried about someone who might be, find out where you can go for...