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Oct 22, 2023

Empowering Bridgwater residents to live well: Focus group aims to help transform lives of COPD patients

The Victoria Park Community Centre in Bridgwater, Somerset, will host an important event on Thursday 30 November, from 10am to 3pm,...

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,...

Aug 27, 2020

Testing times…..the national COVID-19 study and me

By Tanya Camberwell, Healthwatch Somerset Engagement Officer Imagine my surprise when in the third week of July, I received a letter that...

Jul 8, 2019

Health visitor still the first point of call when parents of young children need advice and support – new report reveals

Parents of young children still prefer to ask their health visitor or GP surgery for health advice and support rather than go to Facebook...