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NHS South West have launched a Big Brush Club competition for primary school pupils aged 3-5 years across the South West

Investigating available information for unpaid carers in Somerset. Over 49,000 unpaid carers in Somerset help take care of a family...

We have been working with our young volunteers to investigate how accessible young people’s mental health services are in Somerset, and...

In our latest report, we call on those responsible for young people’s mental health services to improve awareness, availability and...

Tips to help you stay well this winter and get the care you need. Winter comes with a higher risk of health issues, particularly for...

Find out what a ‘fit note’ is, when you might need one and how to get one. What is a fit note? The Statement of Fitness for Work,...

Each day 6,000 people become carers. Looking after a loved one can be physically and emotionally exhausting so it's vital that you get...

75% of children and young people who experience mental health problems aren't getting the help they need. Research from  Mind  found many...

Did you know that pharmacies provide advice and information on minor illnesses and ailments? Find out how they can help you. Pharmacists...

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...

We are investigating people’s experiences of using GP websites to get health and wellbeing information and support. Our roadshow and...

We invited Fiona Harvey, Carers Service Coordinator for the Community Council for Somerset, to tell us about support for unpaid carers in...

Eating disorders are complex mental illnesses that anyone can develop, regardless of age, income and ethnicity. Take a look at some of...

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...

In our new report out today, young people are calling on the county’s health and social care services to improve how they communicate –...

Your mental wellness is as important as your physical health but seeking help can be daunting. Here's what to expect when you seek...

By Max Popham, Healthwatch Somerset Youth Engagement Officer As government guidelines on Covid have slowly relaxed, we’ve been waiting to...

As the number of patients waiting for surgery continues to grow, nationally and in southwest England, we are asking people about their...

By Max Popham, Healthwatch Somerset Youth Engagement Officer This week we had our first session on Mindfulness – a practice that helps...

By Max Popham, Healthwatch Somerset Youth Engagement Officer On Saturday 24 April, we had our first Young Listeners meeting to kick off...