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Healthwatch calls on health professionals in Somerset area to make more space for new parents to talk about their mental health
Independent health and social care champion Healthwatch Somerset is calling on local services to make more space for new parents in the county to talk about their mental health. A new report exploring the experiences of women with mental health problems during the...
Pastures new for Volunteer Officer Julie
Today we say goodbye to our wonderful Volunteer Officer Julie Draper, who leaves Healthwatch Somerset to take up a new role in the health and social care sector. Julie, who managed Healthwatch Somerset’s team of volunteers, is leaving to work for the Community Council...
Do you or someone you care for use NHS special care dental services in the South West?
If you or someone you care for use special care dental services in Somerset, then NHS England and NHS Improvement (NHSE and NHSI) would like to hear from you. Healthwatch Somerset is collating the views of patients, potential patients, parents, carers and advocates to...
How easy is it to access support and advice to help you stay happy & healthy in Somerset?
People in Somerset are being asked to share how they access information, support and advice when they are ill, looking after someone or finding it difficult to manage living at home, to help shape local services going forward. The county’s independent health and...
The top four things people in Somerset would like to see improved in local NHS services
Hundreds of people in Somerset have shared their views on how to improve NHS health services in the county. Quicker and easier access to GPs; active involvement in decisions about their own health; earlier referral to specialist care and access to more help closer to...
Farewell to Healthwatch Somerset manager Emily
Manager Emily Taylor will continue to help make the public voice heard as she leaves Healthwatch Somerset this month. Emily will take up the position of Lead Engagement Officer at Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group, overseeing the engagement work to ensure the...
Health visitor still the first point of call when parents of young children need advice and support – new report reveals
Parents of young children still prefer to ask their health visitor or GP surgery for health advice and support rather than go to Facebook or consult their Red Book – according to the findings of a survey published today by Healthwatch Somerset. More than 440 people...
People’s real-life experiences of health and social care services in Somerset set out in new report
1816 people - more than ever before – share their views of local health and care The most popular services to be commented on were GP surgeries, mental health, cancer, musculoskeletal health, children’s health and older people’s health And now Healthwatch Somerset...
Healthwatch says thank you to volunteers who help to shape local health and care in Somerset
Health and social care champion Healthwatch Somerset will be celebrating the difference volunteers make to the local community during this year’s Volunteers’ Week, which runs from 1-7 June. Volunteers and staff at Healthwatch Somerset will be attending Engage’s...
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