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Writer's pictureHealthwatch Somerset

Access to GP appointments in West Somerset

Updated: Aug 12

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 West Somerset.

Three women and one man sat in a doctors surgery waiting area. Two are reading magazines and two are looking at mobile phones.

We wanted to better understand how people in West Somerset are accessing GP services to help identify ways to make it easier for them to get the care they need.


Key messages


  • Personalised care and positive patient-provider relationships are important and enhance people’s overall satisfaction with healthcare services.

  • People prefer to book appointments in person, so healthcare providers should accommodate diverse preferences and communication styles among patients.

  • Good communication, accurate prescription management and responsive emergency care in the community are very important.


Read our report

If you need this report in a different format, please email info@healthwatchsomerset.co.uk or call 0800 999 1286.



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