1. Looking after your oral health while living in a care home

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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.

  2. How can you find an NHS dentist?

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    Are you having trouble finding an NHS funded dentist? Read our tips on what to do if you’re facing problems.

  3. Dentistry data for local Healthwatch: October 2022

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    Quarterly feedback to the NHS Local Dental Network from local Healthwatch in the South West.

  4. Dentistry data for local Healthwatch: December 2022

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    Quarterly feedback to the NHS Local Dental Network from local Healthwatch in the South West.

  5. Advocating for fairer NHS dentistry: Dentistry data for local Healthwatch, July 2023

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    Quarterly feedback to the NHS Local Dental Network from local Healthwatch in the South West

  6. ‘Review culture’ is on the rise, yet only one in ten people feedback on health services

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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.

  7. Lack of NHS Dentists in Somerset

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    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.

  8. Healthwatch England news: Lack of NHS dental appointments widens health inequalities

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    A new survey of public attitudes to NHS dentistry shows that half of the adults in England find dental charges unfair amid escalating living costs.

  9. Do you or someone you care for use NHS special care dental services in the South West?

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    The UK’s largest independent regulator of official statistics wants to hear from patients, carers and their families about how they access and use statistics on mental health in England.

  10. Roadshow finishes with more than 400 views on health and care services in Somerset

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    Our roadshow, which travelled almost 260 miles around Somerset to find out the views of local people on health and care services, has finished a seven-day tour with more than 400 views collected.

  11. What’s your experience of NHS dental care in Somerset?

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    Share your feedback by 31 October 2023 to help improve access to NHS dentistry.

  12. Dentistry in Somerset: Access, affordability and the impact on oral health

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    A lack of access to NHS dentists in Somerset remains a pressing issue, including for parents, vulnerable individuals and those with financial constraints. We have residents who are enduring persistent pain and grappling with unresolved dental issues.

  13. What the new dental recovery plan means for you

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    Are you struggling to find an NHS dentist? The new dental recovery plan might help you get the dental care you need.

  14. Top 10 ways to get the most out of your next dental appointment

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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.

  15. Where can I go for support for my mental health as a parent?

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    It's so important that you feel supported as a new parent. Read the article below to find out where you can go to get the help you need.

  16. I'm pregnant. What happens next?

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    Becoming a parent can be a wonderful and exciting experience, but it can also be overwhelming. To help, we’ve broken down the pregnancy care you should expect from the NHS.

  17. Six-week postnatal check for new mums – Q&A

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    What is the six-week postnatal check for new mothers and why it’s important that you attend it? In this advice piece, we cover all the basic questions you may have about it.

  18. Health Visiting Service Report: Views on early years support

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    We have been talking to local people about their experiences and views of the Health Visiting Service in Somerset. This report tells you what people said when we spoke to them about the service.

  19. Healthwatch England research: Six-week postnatal checks are failing many new mothers

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    Healthwatch England, is warning that six-week postnatal checks – required of GPs in England – are failing many new mothers.

  20. Healthwatch England research: Tell us your story of maternal mental health care

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    Healthwatch is launching a national survey to understand if care works for new mothers and birthing parents.

  21. Healthwatch calls on health professionals in Somerset to enable new parents to talk about mental health

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    As the independent health and social care champion for Somerset, we are calling on local services to make more space for new parents in the county to talk about their mental health.

  22. Health visitor still the first point of call when parents of young children need advice and support – new report reveals

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    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 our survey published today.

  23. Share your experiences of Health Visiting Services in Somerset

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    Parents of young children in Somerset are being asked to share their views and experiences about the health visiting services they have received in the County, to help shape the service going forward.