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...
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Dec 1, 2020
Access to primary care GP surgeries in Somerset: What local people told us
We have been talking to local people about their experiences and views of accessing care at GP surgeries in Somerset. This report tells...
Feb 14, 2020
Accessing GP primary care in Somerset: What works for you and what doesn’t?
We are asking local people to complete a survey to share their experiences of accessing primary care through GP surgeries in Somerset. We...
Oct 23, 2019
Hundreds share how they look for help when ill in Somerset
People in Somerset looking for health advice and support want to see better access to their GP to get the information they need, rather...
Aug 27, 2019
Do you or someone you care for use NHS special care dental services in the South West?
The UK’s largest independent regulator of official statistics wants to hear from patients, carers and their families about how they...
Feb 26, 2019
Roadshow aims to put Somerset people in the driving seat on health and social care issues
Our staff and volunteers will be taking to the roads of Somerset in March to find out what people think about their local health and care...
Jan 3, 2019
Healthwatch network reveals top priorities for 2019
To mark the start of 2019, Healthwatch England has published its annual network priorities list – setting out the key health and care...
Sep 30, 2018
Hundreds of people reveal their experiences of Somerset’s 111 non-emergency phone line service
We are calling for the NHS non-emergency phone line to provide better communication with the public Long waiting times, repetitive...
Jun 11, 2018
Views wanted to help improve Somerset’s failing 111 service
People in Somerset are being asked for their views on using the county’s 111 non-emergency phone line. We are asking people to share...
Mar 15, 2018
Healthwatch Somerset welcomes new announcement
As the county’s independent health and care champion, we welcome news a new provider will run the out-of-hours GP services in the county....
May 29, 2017
Information stand at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton
Our Enter and View Team engaged with members of public at Musgrove Park Hospital. We spoke to people and recorded their comments about...
Nov 1, 2016
Post Polio Syndrome consultation in Somerset
We consulted with members of the Somerset Polio Support Group to document the care they receive from the NHS in relation to their...
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