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...
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Sep 12, 2023
World Patient Safety Day: Shining a spotlight on patient engagement to support safer care across Somerset
Together with NHS Somerset, we are shining a spotlight on patient and family engagement for safer care across Somerset for World Patient...
Sep 11, 2023
Think you need to go to A&E? Learn how NHS 111 can help you
The NHS wants to make it easier and safer for patients to get the right treatment when they need it, without waiting a long time to be...
Aug 28, 2023
What help can you get to pay for your prescriptions?
The cost of living crisis has put many people under financial strain, and prescription costs are more than some can afford. Find out what...
Aug 23, 2023
How to stay informed while you wait for care
The wait for planned medical care or surgery can be frustrating. That’s why you must get regular and accessible updates while you wait....
Aug 17, 2023
How can your pharmacy help you?
Did you know that pharmacies provide advice and information on minor illnesses and ailments? Find out how they can help you. Pharmacists...
Jul 9, 2023
How can you find an NHS dentist?
Are you having trouble finding an NHS funded dentist? Read our tips on what to do if you’re facing problems. Everyone should be able to...
Jul 2, 2023
Top 10 ways to get the most out of your next dental appointment
How can I get the most out of my next visit to the dentist? Take a look at our tips to help you prepare for your appointment and make...
Jun 28, 2023
Healthwatch Somerset Annual Report: Working together to improve health and social care
Last year, we supported over 4,370 people to have their say on health and social care and to get information and advice about local...
Jun 20, 2023
How to access mental health support if you have gender, sexuality or relationship diversity
Mental health problems are more common among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual (LGBTQIA+) people. If you...
Jun 6, 2023
What support can I get as a carer?
Many people who provide unpaid care are unaware of their rights. Find out more about the help and support you are entitled to. If you...
Apr 30, 2023
How can you save money on your Hormone Replacement Therapy?
A new scheme could see women across England save hundreds of pounds a year on their Hormone Replacement Therapy with a prepayment...
Apr 16, 2023
Evaluating people’s experiences of being transferred from hospital to care at home or in the community
Our new report evaluates people’s experiences of being discharged from hospital to be cared for at home or in a residential or community...
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 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...
Aug 3, 2022
What is monkeypox and who can get a vaccine?
Find out the signs and symptoms of monkeypox, what to do if you think you have it and who is eligible for a vaccine. A small number of...
Jun 29, 2022
Healthwatch Somerset’s Annual Report shows how public feedback has improved health and care
Last year (April 2021-March 2022), we supported almost 2,900 people to have their say on health and social care and to get the right...
Jun 28, 2022
Healthwatch Somerset welcomes the Integrated Care System and new opportunities to put people at the heart of care
As Somerset’s new Integrated Care System (ICS) becomes a statutory body and formally starts work on 1 July 2022, we look forward to a...
May 29, 2022
Think Pharmacy
Information and advice from Somerset NHS Clinical Commissioning Group, May 2022 Summertime sniffles, bites and rashes? Think Pharmacy – a...
May 22, 2022
What is Long Covid and what help is available?
Confused about Long Covid? Find out the common symptoms and how to get support. After contracting COVID-19 it can take up to 12 weeks for...
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