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...

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...

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...

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...

More people with dementia are being rushed to hospital emergency departments in Somerset, according to NHS statistics. The rate of emergency admissions to hospital for people with dementia in Somerset has increased by 10% - from 2017 to 2018.  More than 4,500 people...

Hundreds of children have learning disabilities and autism in Somerset and now families are being asked to help shape local NHS services supporting them. More than 1,600 children are recorded as living with moderate to severe learning disabilities in Somerset and over...

Today Healthwatch Somerset celebrates six years as the county’s independent health and care champion. Healthwatch Manager Emily Taylor said, “We’re here to make sure that those running services, and the government, put people at the heart of care.  We find out what...

Healthcare in Somerset will only work if people get to have their say - urges former ambulanceman Bob Champion. 82-year-old Bob, from Shepton Mallet, is encouraging others to speak out as part of ‘What Would You do?’, led by independent health and social care champion...