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May 14, 2020

Living with dementia during lockdown – sharing stories to raise awareness and help make care better

During Mental Health Awareness Week (18-24 May), we are highlighting the care and support needs of people living with dementia and their...

Apr 8, 2020

Planning care at the end of life

We explain why it’s important to have a plan in place, should you or a loved one become critically ill. While this can be a difficult...

Mar 1, 2020

Continence care - what are my options?

If you or a loved one are affected by incontinence, find out where you can go for support. Incontinence is a condition that causes the...

Jan 20, 2020

Join the new virtual quality improvement panel at Dorothy House

Help shape the future of services for people living with a life-limiting illness. Dorothy House Hospice Care is looking for people who...

Nov 19, 2019

Dorothy House Hospice Care seeks to improve services for people with life-limiting illness

Dorothy House Hospice Care wants to hear from those with a life-limiting illness, their carers and families about what Day Services they...

Mar 1, 2019

Somerset Young Carers report: You said, we listened

Our Manager and a Local Board member attended a Young Carers Forum meeting to hear the views of young carers on the Somerset Young Carers...

Nov 21, 2018

What should I know before choosing a care home?

To choose the right care home and support for your needs, or the needs of a loved one, it's important you have the right information to...

Aug 28, 2017

What should you expect from home care services?

Five things you should expect from home care, domiciliary care or help in the home. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence...

May 24, 2017

Compass Carers Support Group, Ilchester

We engaged with members of the carers support group who meet monthly at the GP Medical Centre in Ilchester. We informed the group about...

May 9, 2017

Compass Carers Support Group, Martock

We engaged with members of the carers support group who meet monthly at the GP Medical Centre in Martock. We informed the group about our...

May 4, 2017

Compass Carers Support Group, Bishops Lydeard

We engaged with members of the carers support group, who meet monthly at Quantock Vale Surgery, Bishops Lydeard. We informed the group...