The doctor will see you now: A look at booking an appointment with your GP in Somerset
In response to local feedback about challenges in booking appointments with GPs, we have explored people’s experiences across the county....
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Sep 16
The doctor will see you now: A look at booking an appointment with your GP in Somerset
In our latest report we have listened to experiences of Somerset residents who tried to book an appointment to see their GP. In response...
Mar 25
Access to GP appointments in West Somerset
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...
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 2, 2023
What is the COVID-19 vaccine and how do I get it?
Take a look at what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccination programme, including where to go and why it's important. What is...
Sep 19, 2023
Cervical screening: What to expect from your smear test
Cervical cancer screenings save at least 2,000 lives every year in the UK. Here's what you should expect from your smear test and why...
Oct 26, 2022
People’s experiences of using GP websites to access information
We wanted to understand how the use of digital services by GPs, particularly websites, is affecting the way people access the information...
Oct 16, 2022
Share your views to help shape NHS Same Day Urgent Care services in Somerset
The NHS is reviewing how it provides Same Day Urgent Care in Somerset, and we want to hear your views to help shape and improve access to...
Mar 25, 2022
What medical support are you entitled to if you’re new to the UK?
For new arrivals to the UK it can be confusing where to go if you need medical assistance. Here we outline your rights as a refugee,...
Dec 1, 2020
Access to primary care GP surgeries in Somerset: What local people told us
We have been talking to local people about their experiences and views of accessing care at GP surgeries in Somerset. This report tells...
Feb 14, 2020
Accessing GP primary care in Somerset: What works for you and what doesn’t?
We are asking local people to complete a survey to share their experiences of accessing primary care through GP surgeries in Somerset. We...
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