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Healthwatch England News – Lack of NHS dental appointments widens health inequalities
A new survey of public attitudes to NHS dentistry shows that half of the adults in England find dental charges unfair amid escalating living costs. Healthwatch England have warned decision-makers that NHS dentistry is in desperate need of reform. With living costs on...
Share your feedback about Somerset GP websites
Healthwatch Somerset roadshow and survey starts 9 May Healthwatch Somerset is investigating people’s experiences of using GP websites to get health and wellbeing information and support. They want as many people as possible to share their feedback to help identify...
Improvements to Somerset’s maternity services are guided by those they care for
In its new annual report, the Somerset Maternity Voices Partnership (SMVP) highlights just how much positive change can be achieved to improve health and care services, when those who provide care truly value the experience and expertise of those they aim to serve....
Healthwatch report highlights ongoing public concerns about NHS 111 service in Devon and Somerset
People who use NHS 111 in Devon and Somerset have reported ongoing concerns about the quality of the service, with the most common complaints being about long waiting times and difficulty getting through on the phone. In a new report published today, independent local...
Healthwatch recommends improved communication and support for patients waiting for surgery in Somerset
In a recent Healthwatch survey, patients who are waiting for planned surgery in Somerset reported a lack of communication from hospitals and many felt their health and wellbeing had deteriorated while waiting for treatment. Earlier in the year, Somerset's NHS leaders...
Young people tell Somerset’s health and social care services: communicate better to care better
In a new report out today from Healthwatch Somerset, young people are calling on the county's health and social care services to improve how they communicate - with each other and with young people - to improve how they care. 65 young people have told Healthwatch...
Local Healthwatch seeks public feedback on NHS 111 to help the service improve
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 is the NHS non-emergency number. When you call 111 you speak to a highly trained telephone adviser, supported by healthcare...
Are you or your loved ones waiting for hospital care? Share your experience with Healthwatch England
Millions of people have had their treatment delayed by the pandemic – are you one of them? Healthwatch Somerset has been finding out how local people have been affected by waiting for surgery in Somerset. As the local survey closes, Healthwatch England have launched...
Meet our new Healthwatch Somerset Manager
This month, Healthwatch Somerset welcomes Gillian Keniston-Goble to its small, but perfectly formed team, based in Bridgwater. Gillian has worked in the community and voluntary sector for over twenty years, after starting out in retail banking. She began her...
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