Living with dementia during lockdown – sharing stories to raise awareness and help make care better
During Mental Health Awareness Week (18-24 May), we are highlighting the care and support needs of people living with dementia and their...
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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...
Sep 8, 2019
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...
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...
Aug 31, 2017
How connected are you?
We identified there was a need to find out from local people how connected they feel and why. We also sought to find out how being...
Aug 31, 2016
Enter and View: Mental health inpatient wards in Somerset
We identified the area of mental health as part of their our plan priorities from 2015-2016. This report summarises the visits that...
Apr 27, 2016
Enter and View: Wessex Ward, Bridgwater
Our report following a visit to Wessex Ward in Bridgwater, that provides beds for up to 12 young people. The inpatient unit provides...
Mar 24, 2016
Enter and View: St Andrews Ward, Wells
Our report following a visit to St Andrews Ward in Wells, which has 14 beds, providing assessment and treatment primarily for adults of...
Feb 25, 2016
Enter and View: Rowan Ward, Yeovil
Our report following a visit to Rowan Ward in Yeovil, which has 18 beds, providing assessment and treatment primarily for adults of...
Jan 27, 2016
Enter and View: Willow Ward, Bridgwater
Our report following a visit to Willow Ward in Bridgwater, which has 10 beds and provides a countywide inpatient mental health...
Dec 9, 2015
Enter and View: Ash Ward, Bridgwater
Our report following a visit to Ash Ward in Bridgwater, a 12-bed low secure inpatient rehabilitation and recovery unit for male adults...
Nov 26, 2015
Enter and View: Rydon Ward, Taunton
Our report following a visit to Rydon in Taunton. Wards one and two each have 15 beds, providing assessment and treatment primarily for...
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