Healthwatch calls on health professionals in Somerset to enable new parents to talk about mental health
As the independent health and social care champion for Somerset, we are calling on local services to make more space for new parents in...
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Aug 27, 2019
Do you or someone you care for use NHS special care dental services in the South West?
The UK’s largest independent regulator of official statistics wants to hear from patients, carers and their families about how they...
Aug 14, 2019
There’s still time to give your views on Somerset’s 111 service
People in Somerset are being urged to give their views on using the county’s 111 non-emergency phone line. There’s just over two weeks...
Jul 31, 2019
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...
Jun 27, 2019
People’s real-life experiences of health and social care services in Somerset set out in new report
More than 1,800 people have shared their views on the county’s GP surgeries, hospitals and social care over the last year with us –...
May 28, 2019
Healthwatch says thank you to volunteers who help to shape local health and care in Somerset
We will be celebrating the difference volunteers make to the local community during this year’s Volunteers’ Week, which runs from 1-7...
May 15, 2019
Thank you: Over 260 people tell Healthwatch Somerset what they think would make the NHS better
Local people share their views about how they want local health services to improve. We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has...
May 14, 2019
Help people with their final wishes for health care – says Somerset man
Health and social services should openly talk about end of life care and the wishes of patients – says Healthwatch Somerset volunteer...
Apr 14, 2019
Roadshow finishes with more than 400 views on health and care services in Somerset
Our roadshow, which travelled almost 260 miles around Somerset to find out the views of local people on health and care services, has...
Apr 1, 2019
Share your views on NHS services for those with learning disabilities and autism in Somerset
Hundreds of children have learning disabilities and autism in Somerset and now families are being asked to help shape local NHS services...
Mar 31, 2019
Six years of championing people’s views of health and care in Somerset
Today we celebrate six years as the county’s independent health and care champion. Healthwatch Somerset Manager Emily Taylor said: “We’re...
Mar 14, 2019
Former ambulanceman urges people to have their say about changes to the NHS
Healthcare in Somerset will only work if people get to have their say – urges former ambulanceman Bob Champion. 82-year-old Bob, from...
Feb 26, 2019
Roadshow aims to put Somerset people in the driving seat on health and social care issues
Our staff and volunteers will be taking to the roads of Somerset in March to find out what people think about their local health and care...
Feb 18, 2019
Share your experiences of Health Visiting Services in Somerset
Parents of young children in Somerset are being asked to share their views and experiences about the health visiting services they have...
Jan 3, 2019
Healthwatch network reveals top priorities for 2019
To mark the start of 2019, Healthwatch England has published its annual network priorities list – setting out the key health and care...
Jan 1, 2019
Join a People’s Panel
Have your say on the future of health and social care in Somerset – by joining a new Public and Patient People’s Panel. Somerset Clinical...
Dec 3, 2018
Helping young people have a voice on health and social care in Somerset
The health and care issues affecting children and young people in Somerset have been the focus of our recent work. Our staff have been...
Jun 11, 2018
Views wanted to help improve Somerset’s failing 111 service
People in Somerset are being asked for their views on using the county’s 111 non-emergency phone line. We are asking people to share...
Mar 28, 2018
Five ways to give feedback to help shape local health and care services in Somerset
Share your experiences of local health and care services and make it better for everyone – that’s our message as we celebrate our fifth...
Feb 1, 2018
Healthwatch Somerset calls for more feedback from public
We are encouraging local people to give their views and experiences of local health and care services following a recently published...
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