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Farewell to Healthwatch Somerset manager Emily
Manager Emily Taylor will continue to help make the public voice heard as she leaves Healthwatch Somerset this month. Emily will take up the position of Lead Engagement Officer at Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group, overseeing the engagement work to ensure the...
Health visitor still the first point of call when parents of young children need advice and support – new report reveals
Parents of young children still prefer to ask their health visitor or GP surgery for health advice and support rather than go to Facebook or consult their Red Book – according to the findings of a survey published today by Healthwatch Somerset. More than 440 people...
People’s real-life experiences of health and social care services in Somerset set out in new report
1816 people - more than ever before – share their views of local health and care The most popular services to be commented on were GP surgeries, mental health, cancer, musculoskeletal health, children’s health and older people’s health And now Healthwatch Somerset...
Healthwatch says thank you to volunteers who help to shape local health and care in Somerset
Health and social care champion Healthwatch Somerset will be celebrating the difference volunteers make to the local community during this year’s Volunteers’ Week, which runs from 1-7 June. Volunteers and staff at Healthwatch Somerset will be attending Engage’s...
Thank you: Over 260 people tell Healthwatch Somerset what they think would make the NHS better
Local people share their views about how they want local health services to improve. We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has shared their feedback with us about the local implementation of the NHS Long Term Plan. We’ve been speaking to people throughout...
Help people with their final wishes for health care – says Somerset man
Health and social services should openly talk about end of life care and the wishes of patients – says Healthwatch Somerset volunteer Steve. Steve, from Long Load near Somerton, is encouraging others to give feedback about end of life care to Healthwatch Somerset as...
Somerset’s adult safeguarding service to be improved based on new feedback
New feedback gathered by Healthwatch Somerset on the county’s Adult Safeguarding service will be used to improve it for the future. Better communication through the safeguarding process and clearer information on staying safe in the future were just some of the...
How does living in a rural area affect access to healthcare?
One man shares his views about how NHS services where he lives should change. A man from Somerset who has been battling cancer for over 50 years believes people who rely on public transport to get to health services are at a serious disadvantage in the county. Steve...
Roadshow finishes with more than 400 views on health and care services in Somerset
A roadshow which travelled almost 260 miles around Somerset to find out the views of local people on health and care services has finished its seven-day tour with more than 400 views collected. Staff and volunteers from the county's independent health and care...
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