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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...

By Tanya Camberwell, Healthwatch Somerset Engagement Officer Tales from the ‘Spark’ side The effects of COVID-19 are currently impacting...

We explain why it’s important to have a plan in place, should you or a loved one become critically ill. While this can be a difficult...

As local health and care services come under increasing pressure due to the coronavirus, and access to services becomes more challenging,...

If you or a loved one are affected by incontinence, find out where you can go for support. Incontinence is a condition that causes the...

Help shape the future of services for people living with a life-limiting illness. Dorothy House Hospice Care is looking for people who...

We are the county’s independent health and social care champion and are seeking people with a passion for seeing local health and social...

Dorothy House Hospice Care wants to hear from those with a life-limiting illness, their carers and families about what Day Services they...

People in Somerset are being asked to share how they access information, support and advice when they are ill, looking after someone or...

Hundreds of people in Somerset have shared their views on how to improve NHS health services in the county. Quicker and easier access to...

Parents of young children still prefer to ask their health visitor or GP surgery for health advice and support rather than go to Facebook...

Have your say on the future of health and social care in Somerset – by joining a new Public and Patient People’s Panel. Somerset Clinical...

The health and care issues affecting children and young people in Somerset have been the focus of our recent work. Our staff have been...

To choose the right care home and support for your needs, or the needs of a loved one, it's important you have the right information to...

New Healthwatch Somerset volunteer Stephen Sharples is urging people in Somerset to be more actively involved in the decisions around...

People in Somerset will be given a strong voice to air their views on health and care services in the county – thanks to plans by...