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May 22
The People's Vote
Every year Healthwatch Somerset (HWS) Board and Staff members gather information about the delivery and efficiency of local health and...
Oct 31, 2023
Reaching out: Looking at mental health support for young people in Somerset
We have been working with our young volunteers to investigate how accessible young people’s mental health services are in Somerset, and...
Oct 31, 2023
Improving access to young people’s mental health services
In our latest report, we call on those responsible for young people’s mental health services to improve awareness, availability and...
Apr 18, 2023
Improving access to mental health support for young people in Somerset
We've launched a new project with the aim of improving access to mental health support for young people and their families, guardians and...
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 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...
Jul 28, 2021
Our first face-to-face meeting brings focus to the project
By Max Popham, Healthwatch Somerset Youth Engagement Officer As government guidelines on Covid have slowly relaxed, we’ve been waiting to...
May 9, 2021
Mindfulness – what is it, and how can it help our Young Listeners?
By Max Popham, Healthwatch Somerset Youth Engagement Officer This week we had our first session on Mindfulness – a practice that helps...
Apr 28, 2021
Virtual get together and team building for our Young Listeners
By Max Popham, Healthwatch Somerset Youth Engagement Officer On Saturday 24 April, we had our first Young Listeners meeting to kick off...
Jan 1, 2020
Make your voice count – Help shape the future of health and care services in Somerset
We are calling on local people to make sure their voice is heard and reflected in proposals being drawn up by Somerset NHS health and...
Apr 1, 2019
Share your views on NHS services for those with learning disabilities and autism in Somerset
Hundreds of children have learning disabilities and autism in Somerset and now families are being asked to help shape local NHS services...
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...
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...
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