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Our report following a visit to Fletcher house, a large modern 60 bed residential home in Wells. -
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Our report following a visit to Rossetti House, a 70 bed care home in a purpose built building which opened in 2013. -
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Our report following a visit to The Firs Nursing Home, situated on the outskirts of Taunton. It can accommodate up to 40 residents and there were 38 residents living here at the time of visit. -
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Our report following a visit to Grovelands, a large modern purpose built building with 61 single rooms in Yeovil. -
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Our report following a visit to Wyndham House in Minehead, which is a period property with modern extensions. It has 50 bedrooms and is registered to provide residential care. -
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Our report following a visit to Frome Care Village. Up to 60 residents can be accommodated in the facility which is split over two buildings. Parsonage is a period building which is designated for dementia care and Woodlands is a modern building which provides nursing care. -
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In this Annual Report we share our key challenges and successes, as we continued to engage with the public to understand people’s experiences of health and social care to make a difference. -
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Our report following a visit to Carrington House, a purpose built residential home for up to 44 residents in Wincanton. -
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Our report following a visit to Winsor in Minehead, which is a period building providing nursing care for up to 40 residents. -
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Our report following a visit to Rydon in Taunton. Wards one and two each have 15 beds, providing assessment and treatment primarily for adults of working age experiencing an acute mental health problem. -
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Our report following a visit to Ash Ward in Bridgwater, a 12-bed low secure inpatient rehabilitation and recovery unit for male adults with mental health difficulties. -
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This report details our engagement with Taunton Post Polio Support Group, the issues around the understanding among professionals about Post Polio Syndrome and the ongoing joint work to highlight these with commissioners, GPs and health professionals. -
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Our complaints process outlines how to make a complaint about us and our approach to making sure complaints are resolved. Anyone who is dissatisfied with any aspect of this Healthwatch service provided by Evolving Communities CIC can make a complaint under the Evolving Communities Complaints Policy and Procedure. -
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Here are some Easy Read resources to explain who we are and what we do. -
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With spiralling costs of living, Healthwatch England is warning people are making changes to how they use health and social care services, which can have an adverse impact on their health and wellbeing. -
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Download an Easy Read version of our 'Have your say' form. -
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Our new community project asks people in Bridgwater to get involved to improve the health and wellbeing of those living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. -
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Healthwatch England, is warning that six-week postnatal checks – required of GPs in England – are failing many new mothers. -
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As Healthwatch marks its tenth anniversary this week, Healthwatch Somerset joins the 152 local Healthwatch across England to appeal for more people to feedback on NHS care. -
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Our new report evaluates people’s experiences of being discharged from hospital to be cared for at home or in a residential or community care setting. -
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We wanted to explore the quality of the transfer of care process in Somerset and use the experiences of people who have been discharged from hospital with ongoing care needs to guide improvements in the process. -
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We've launched a new project with the aim of improving access to mental health support for young people and their families, guardians and carers. -
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Our report following a visit to West Mendip Hospital, Glastonbury. The wards provide 36 beds, which host a mixture of patients: on Pathway 2, Pathway 3 or end of life patients. -
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A new scheme could see women across England save hundreds of pounds a year on their Hormone Replacement Therapy with a prepayment certificate. -
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Receiving a dementia diagnosis can be a life-changing event, but knowing what support is available to you and what steps to take next can help you or a loved one process the diagnosis and plan for the future. -
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Living in a care home can increase your risk of oral health problems. That's why knowing what questions to ask care staff about your oral health or loved ones can prevent problems from developing. -
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Our report following a visit to The Old Police House, a care home in the village of Nunney near Frome, which provides accommodation for people with a learning disability. -
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Many people who provide unpaid care are unaware of their rights. Find out more about the help and support you are entitled to. -
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Mental health problems are more common among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual (LGBTQIA+) people. If you are struggling, feel alone or need a little help, then check out our guide on how you can get the support you need. -
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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 services. -
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Healthwatch Somerset Annual Report 2022-23: A review of our work over the past year and its impact, plus our work planned for 2023-24. -
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Quarterly feedback to the NHS Local Dental Network from local Healthwatch in the South West
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How can I get the most out of my next visit to the dentist? Take a look at our tips to help you prepare for your appointment and make sure you understand your treatment and how much it will cost.
