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Our report following a visit to Willow Ward in Bridgwater, which has 10 beds and provides a countywide inpatient mental health rehabilitation service for people who live with long term mental health problems. -
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Our report following a visit to Rowan Ward in Yeovil, which has 18 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 St Andrews Ward in Wells, which has 14 beds, providing assessment and treatment primarily for adults of working age experiencing an acute mental health problem. -
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Active and In Touch Frome is a group of volunteers who visit, help and befriend people who have become isolated or out of touch with the community around them. We were asked to give the group a talk on our work and the role of Healthwatch. -
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Our report following a visit to Wessex Ward in Bridgwater, that provides beds for up to 12 young people. -
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We were contacted by the secretary for Bridgwater Senior Citizens Forum. A request for action was raised regarding the availability of hearing aid batteries in the Bridgwater area. -
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We engaged with Frome and District Day Centre to hear their experiences of accessing health and social care services in the area. -
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Early Supported Discharge is a service that aims to help patients who have suffered a stroke to be discharged from hospital sooner and to carry out rehabilitation at home rather than in hospital. -
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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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We gave a presentation on our patient and public engagement at this advice day hosted by Rethink to raise awareness of Healthwatch and our work. -
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We engaged with the Burnham-on-Sea Support Group to hear their experiences of accessing health and social care services in the area. -
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Our report following a visit to Pyrland Ward in Taunton. Wards one and two each have 14 beds, providing assessment and treatment for older people suffering from acute mental problems such as depression, anxiety and bi-polar disorder, along with dementia and other confused states, often with high levels of aggression. -
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Our report following a visit to Magnolia Ward in Yeovil, which has 14 beds, providing assessment and treatment for older people suffering from dementia and other confused states. -
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In September 2016 we returned to visit this group to find out how their report on Post Polio Syndrome (PPS) was progressing and to hear the key issues identified so far. -
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We identified the area of mental health as part of their our plan priorities from 2015-2016. -
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We consulted with members of the Somerset Polio Support Group to document the care they receive from the NHS in relation to their condition, at both primary and hospital level, in order to raise the understanding of PPS with NHS health commissioners. -
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We ran a series of focus groups meeting with young people based at Burton’s Orchard in Taunton. The aims of these groups were to explore young people’s experience of leaving care and to involve them in starting to plan their own consultation with other care leavers. -
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What’s it like being a young person using health, social care and wellbeing services in Somerset, and what changes do young people want to see? -
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A joint report released today by a group of local Healthwatch in the South West, shows that although the NHS 111 service in Somerset and Devon is rated highly by the public, there are inconsistencies in the quality of the service. -
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Healthwatch in Somerset, Devon, Plymouth and Torbay joined forces to promote a regional survey to ensure that people using the NHS 111 service had their say on the way it is delivered to them. -
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We want to know what people think about the care they have received from Somerset’s District Nursing Service, to help the service develop and improve how it cares for local people. -
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Our annual report provides a summary of the experiences people have shared with us and highlights the action we have taken in response. Take a look to see how people's views are impacting decisions made by NHS and social care leaders. -
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We have announced the areas we will investigate this year, to make sure that local people’s views and experiences are used to drive and support improvements in local services. -
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People have told us they want to feel listened to and involved in decisions about their social care. Here are six things you should expect from care services, according to new guidelines. -
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Our new report out today, shows that people who receive care and support at home from the District Nursing Service, would like to see the introduction of weekend and evening visits, but many people are more cautious about the introduction of digital consultations. -
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We gathered the views of those currently using the District Nursing Service. We wanted to know what the current strengths and weaknesses were in the delivery of the service to patients in Somerset. -
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Over the last year (April 2020 to March 2021), during the pandemic, 2,387 Somerset residents shared their feedback on the county’s health and social care services with us or sought information and advice on how to access the care and support they needed. -
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Healthwatch Somerset Annual Report 2020-21: A review of our work over the past year and its impact, plus our work planned for 2021-22. -
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As the number of patients waiting for surgery continues to grow, nationally and in southwest England, we are asking people about their experiences of being referred for surgery in Somerset and how they have been affected by waiting times. -
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Take a look at our upcoming events or check out our selection of health and care awareness events you can support. -
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Your mental wellness is as important as your physical health but seeking help can be daunting. Here's what to expect when you seek support for your mental health. -
Are you or your loved ones waiting for hospital care? Share your experience with Healthwatch England
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Millions of people have had their treatment delayed by the pandemic – are you one of them? -
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Information and advice from Healthwatch England, September 2021 -
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A new public survey has been launched to find out more about local people’s experiences of using the NHS 111 service in the region. -
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In our new report out today, young people are calling on the county’s health and social care services to improve how they communicate – with each other and with young people – to improve how they care. -
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Sharing young people’s feedback to improve the health and social care services they use. -
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Alongside our day-to-day work we carry out key projects to find out more about particular issues or services. -
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Do you want to help make a difference to health and social care? Whether you would like to volunteer with us, work in partnership, or share your views, we'd love to hear from you. -
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Find out about our role, our plans and our people. -
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How your feedback has helped improve services locally. -
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Check out our top tips and guidance to help you through the process. -
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