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AGM 2016
We held our 2016 AGM on Tuesday 11th October at Hans Price Building, Weston-super-Mare
30 October 2016
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Report into missed GP appointments
Healthwatch North Somerset has identified an increase in feedback from the public relating to the issue of ‘Appointments’ and specifically around the availability of appointments and access to named GPs.
30 October 2016
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Lyndhurst Park enter and view findings
Lyndhurst Park - Enter and View report
Healthwatch North Somerset has the power to enter and view any NHS health or social care service. A team of trained volunteers and staff entered and viewed Lyndhurst Park on 4th October 2016.
4 October 2016
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Report into Electronic Prescriptions
This report summarises the feedback received by North Somerset residents regarding the Electronic Prescription Service EPS.
30 September 2016
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Westgate Residential Home enter and view findings
Enter and view report for Westgate residential home
Healthwatch North Somerset is allowed to enter and view any health or social care service in its area. On 20th September our authorised team carried out a view of Westgate Residential Home.
20 September 2016
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2016 Board Meeting Minutes
Our Board meet during the year and the minutes of these meetings are made available for everyone to read. We hope that this helps you stay up to date about our plans and how we are spending our time helping the community.
10 August 2016
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Dewdown House enter and view findings
Enter and view report for Dewdown House
On 2nd August 2016 we carried out an enter and view at Dewdown House. This was aimed at collecting as much information possible from everyone present and then making our own recommendations as to how the service could improve
2 August 2016
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Report on young people in North Somerset
At Healthwatch North Somerset, we listen to patient experiences and inform commissioners and providers about good practice and areas for service improvement.
31 July 2016
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Report into Diabetes in North Somerset
Diabetes is a complex condition. It is a chronic metabolic disorder which increases the risk of damage to the eyes, kidneys, nerves, heart and blood vessels.
30 July 2016
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Ambleside Nursing Home enter and view results
Ambleside - Enter and view report
On 12th July we sent a team of authorised volunteers and staff to carry out an enter and view at Ambleside Nursing Home. This was aimed at gathering as much information as we could from staff, residents and their families
12 July 2016
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2015/16 Annual report is available to read
Annual Report 2015/16
Healthwatch North Somerset have published their annual report for the year 2015/16
5 July 2016
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Report - Central Ward Engagement Project
Healthwatch North Somerset’s statutory duty and function, which is laid out in The Health and Social Care Act 2012, is to provide a voice for people who use health and adult social care services.
30 April 2016
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