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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May 18, 2022
Does the NHS have to provide an interpreter?
Do you know about your rights to language support in NHS settings? High-quality translation and interpretation are vital to ensuring that...
May 8, 2022
Share your feedback about Somerset GP websites
We are investigating people’s experiences of using GP websites to get health and wellbeing information and support. Our roadshow and...
May 8, 2022
Healthwatch England news: Lack of NHS dental appointments widens health inequalities
A new survey of public attitudes to NHS dentistry shows that half of the adults in England find dental charges unfair amid escalating...
Apr 26, 2022
Someone I love has died - where can I find support
Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving. What is grief? Grief is...
Apr 26, 2022
Where can I go for support for my mental health as a parent?
It's so important that you feel supported as a new parent. Read the article below to find out where you can go to get the help you need....
Feb 24, 2022
Support for unpaid carers in Somerset
We invited Fiona Harvey, Carers Service Coordinator for the Community Council for Somerset, to tell us about support for unpaid carers in...
Jan 28, 2022
Lack of NHS Dentists in Somerset
Lack of access to NHS dentists in Somerset is a significant issue raised with us by the public. They have told us that NHS dentists in...
Jan 18, 2022
The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services
The Accessible Information Standard is mandatory for all organisations that provide National Health Service (NHS) or adult social care....
Jan 10, 2022
Where to go for support when you have an eating disorder
Eating disorders are complex mental illnesses that anyone can develop, regardless of age, income and ethnicity. Take a look at some of...
Dec 20, 2021
Out and about in the community
By Tanya Camberwell, Healthwatch Somerset Engagement Officer We want to reach as many different and diverse communities as possible from...
Nov 25, 2021
Carers Rights Day – 25 November 2021
Know your rights and get the support you need Carers Rights Day was introduced by Carers UK to draw attention to the multiple rights that...
Nov 15, 2021
Young people tell Somerset’s health and social care services: communicate better to care better
In our new report out today, young people are calling on the county’s health and social care services to improve how they communicate –...
Sep 5, 2021
What to expect when waiting for care
Information and advice from Healthwatch England, September 2021 Waiting for planned medical care or surgery can be a frustrating time. ...
Sep 1, 2021
What should I expect after being referred for mental health support?
Your mental wellness is as important as your physical health but seeking help can be daunting. Here's what to expect when you seek...
May 18, 2021
How should social care support you?
People have told us they want to feel listened to and involved in decisions about their social care. Here are six things you should...
Jan 28, 2021
Healthwatch report highlights inconsistencies in NHS 111 service in Somerset and Devon
A joint report released today by a group of local Healthwatch in the South West, shows that although the NHS 111 service in Somerset and...
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...
May 31, 2020
Bob’s story: Caring for your family in retirement
Shepton Mallet resident Bob became a full-time carer when he retired from a long career with the ambulance service. He has spent the past...
May 3, 2020
What is domestic abuse and how can I get support?
If you are experiencing or feel at risk of domestic abuse, or are worried about someone who might be, find out where you can go for...
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