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...
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...
Jan 25
What is measles and who can get the vaccine?
Measles vaccination rates are at a ten-year low as cases rise nationwide. Find out about measles, who can get the vaccine, and what you...
Dec 11, 2023
Can I access my GP records online?
From 31 October 2023, GP surgeries must give patients online access to their new health record entries. Find out what information is in...
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 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 23, 2023
Are you struggling to see an NHS doctor in Somerset?
We are asking people to share their experience of booking face-to-face appointments with their GP to help improve access to GP services...
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 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 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,...
Mar 13, 2023
Project launched in Bridgwater to improve health of people with chronic respiratory disease
Our new community project asks people in Bridgwater to get involved to improve the health and wellbeing of those living with Chronic...
Mar 1, 2023
Healthwatch England research: Six-week postnatal checks are failing many new mothers
Healthwatch England, is warning that six-week postnatal checks – required of GPs in England – are failing many new mothers. As part of...
Nov 10, 2022
Six-week postnatal check for new mums – Q&A
What is the six-week postnatal check for new mothers and why it’s important that you attend it? In this advice piece, we cover all the...
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...
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