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Woman in a wheelchair and a smiling girl in winter coats share a warm moment outdoors near a stone wall.

Woman in a wheelchair and a smiling girl in winter coats share a warm moment outdoors near a stone wall.

Young carers’ support saved after local concerns are heard

Proposed cuts to young carers’ groups and the Young Carers in Schools programme have been withdrawn after families and local organisations raised concerns. As Somerset’s independent health and social care champion, and a member of the Carers Strategic Partnership Board, we submitted a statement raising our concerns about the proposed cuts.

Oct 9

Photograph of a red brick nursing and residential home named Ivelhurst, featuring a two-storey building with white-framed windows and a chimney. A blue sign with white text is positioned near the entrance, alongside flower pots and hanging baskets adding colour to the exterior.

Photograph of a red brick nursing and residential home named Ivelhurst, featuring a two-storey building with white-framed windows and a chimney. A blue sign with white text is positioned near the entrance, alongside flower pots and hanging baskets adding colour to the exterior.

Enter and View report: Ivelhurst Nursing Home, Yeovil

In June 2026, Healthwatch carried out an Enter and View visit to Ivelhurst Nursing Home in Yeovil. During our visit, we observed the quality of care and spoke with people who use the service, including residents, relatives, and staff.

Aug 20

Healthwatch England report: Faster progress needed to tackle barriers to care

Healthwatch England report: Faster progress needed to tackle barriers to care

Healthwatch England report: Faster progress needed to tackle barriers to care

Access to care is the main concern people have shared with Healthwatch in the past year. A new report by Healthwatch England looking at...

Nov 27, 2023

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