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Support for unpaid carers in Somerset
We invited Fiona Harvey, Carers Service Coordinator for the Community Council for Somerset, to tell us about support for unpaid carers in Somerset as COVID-19 restrictions continue to ease.
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Lack of NHS Dentists in Somerset
Lack of access to NHS dentists in Somerset is a significant issue raised with us by the public. They have told us that NHS dentists in Somerset are not taking on new patients.
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What to expect when waiting for care
Information and advice from Healthwatch England, September 2021
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Our first face-to-face meeting brings focus to the project
By Max Popham, Healthwatch Somerset Youth Engagement Officer
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Mindfulness – what is it, and how can it help our Young Listeners?
By Max Popham, Healthwatch Somerset Youth Engagement Officer
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Virtual get together and team building for our Young Listeners
By Max Popham, Healthwatch Somerset Youth Engagement Officer
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Testing times…..the national COVID-19 study and me
By Tanya Camberwell, Healthwatch Somerset Engagement Officer
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Bob’s story: Caring for your family in retirement
Shepton Mallet resident Bob became a full-time carer when he retired from a long career with the ambulance service.
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