Local volunteer Bob urges others to join him to help shape local health and care services
Listening to patients and their experiences of health and care is key to improving these services in Somerset – says local volunteer Bob...
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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 28, 2017
What should you expect from home care services?
Five things you should expect from home care, domiciliary care or help in the home. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence...
Jun 29, 2017
Annual Report 2016-17
In this Annual Report we share our key challenges and successes, as we continued to engage with the public to understand people’s...
Jun 18, 2017
A voice for the people of Somerset
People in Somerset will be given a strong voice to air their views on health and care services in the county – thanks to plans by...
Jun 13, 2017
Bridgwater Parent Support Group
Members of this support group run by the Parent Carer Forum shared their concerns and experiences with us. Many of the group had common...
May 30, 2017
Enter and View: Somerset Court, Highbridge
Our report following a visit to Somerset Court, which provides residential and support services for people who have autism. A key...
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...
May 24, 2017
Compass Carers Support Group, Ilchester
We engaged with members of the carers support group who meet monthly at the GP Medical Centre in Ilchester. We informed the group about...
May 9, 2017
Compass Carers Support Group, Martock
We engaged with members of the carers support group who meet monthly at the GP Medical Centre in Martock. We informed the group about our...
May 4, 2017
Compass Carers Support Group, Bishops Lydeard
We engaged with members of the carers support group, who meet monthly at Quantock Vale Surgery, Bishops Lydeard. We informed the group...
Apr 5, 2017
Hearing Voices Support Group, Taunton
We visited the Hearing Voices support group in Taunton to introduce our work and the role of Healthwatch and to listen to any issues or...
Feb 1, 2017
SSAFA Engagement Report
We attended a meeting of representatives from SSAFA (Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association) to introduce our work and the...
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...
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...
Aug 31, 2016
Somerset Polio Foundation Support Group
In September 2016 we returned to visit this group to find out how their report on Post Polio Syndrome (PPS) was progressing and to hear...
Aug 17, 2016
Enter and View: Magnolia Ward, Yeovil
Our report following a visit to Magnolia Ward in Yeovil, which has 14 beds, providing assessment and treatment for older people suffering...
Jul 13, 2016
Enter and View: Pyrland Ward, Taunton
Our report following a visit to Pyrland Ward in Taunton. Wards one and two each have 14 beds, providing assessment and treatment for...
Jul 10, 2016
Parkinson’s Support Group, Burnham-on-Sea
We engaged with the Burnham-on-Sea Support Group to hear their experiences of accessing health and social care services in the area. Key...
Jul 5, 2016
Rethink Advice Day
We gave a presentation on our patient and public engagement at this advice day hosted by Rethink to raise awareness of Healthwatch and...
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