Are you a young person under 18 who provides regular care and support to a family member?
Tell us about information available to you, and you could be entered into a draw for a £35.00 Amazon gift voucher. We want to know what...
top of page
All posts
Oct 7
Do you look after a family member or friend who couldn’t manage without your support?
Investigating available information for unpaid carers in Somerset. Over 49,000 unpaid carers in Somerset help take care of a family...
Sep 10
How to make cervical screening (a smear test) work for you
Cervical screening, previously known as a smear test, saves over 4,000 lives every year in the UK. However, some women find it...
Apr 24
What help can you get to pay for your prescriptions?
The cost of living crisis has put many people under financial strain, and prescription costs are more than some can afford. Find out what...
Feb 12
What can the Pharmacy First scheme do for me?
The new Pharmacy First scheme enables your local pharmacy to treat some common conditions with prescription-only medicines, without you...
Nov 21, 2023
Referrals and your right to choose
Did you know you can choose which hospital you go to when referred for a test, diagnosis, or treatment? Find out how. If you use the NHS,...
Nov 14, 2023
What are the symptoms and treatments for diabetes?
Diabetes UK estimates that five million people in the UK are living with diabetes, with 850,000 of them not yet diagnosed. The number of...
Oct 31, 2023
Reaching out: Looking at mental health support for young people in Somerset
We have been working with our young volunteers to investigate how accessible young people’s mental health services are in Somerset, and...
Oct 31, 2023
Improving access to young people’s mental health services
In our latest report, we call on those responsible for young people’s mental health services to improve awareness, availability and...
Oct 30, 2023
What is social prescribing?
NHS social prescribing link workers can connect you to the right community groups and services to help support you. Around one in five GP...
Oct 17, 2023
What is menopause and what are the signs?
With more than thirty recognised symptoms of menopause and growing awareness of the impact on day-to-day life, it can help to know what...
Oct 10, 2023
Looking after your mental health all year round
In a post-pandemic world where the cost-of-living crisis is challenging for many of us, prioritising our mental health and wellbeing is...
Oct 8, 2023
What is SAD, and how can you manage it?
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression triggered by seasonal changes. One in twenty people in the UK are diagnosed...
Oct 6, 2023
How to get the most out of your GP appointment
Do you struggle to speak to your doctor about your medical concerns? You’re not alone. Take a look at our top tips to make the most of...
Oct 3, 2023
Registering with your GP: understanding your rights
You've told us that you've experienced problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what to do if...
Oct 1, 2023
Looking after your health during the cost of living crisis
The continuing cost of living crisis is negatively affecting people's physical and mental wellbeing, with vulnerable people and those on...
Oct 1, 2023
How to stay well this winter
Tips to help you stay well this winter and get the care you need. Winter comes with a higher risk of health issues, particularly for...
Sep 28, 2023
How do I get a fit note?
Find out what a ‘fit note’ is, when you might need one and how to get one. What is a fit note? The Statement of Fitness for Work,...
Sep 27, 2023
Do you need help travelling to NHS services?
Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services. If you don't have good access...
Sep 24, 2023
How to look after yourself while caring for someone else
Each day 6,000 people become carers. Looking after a loved one can be physically and emotionally exhausting so it's vital that you get...
bottom of page