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By Healthwatch England National Director Imelda Redmond on 26/01/17
Concerns raised by the public indicate services need better information to ensure timely support to those in need.

Everyone with learning disabilities should have their mental health checked annually, NICE says, as fears thousands may be un-diagnosed

National Audit Office claims Department of Health plans for 7 day GPs not thought out and claims Department of Health has not ascertained source of funding or cost of extended services

The Prime Minister, Theresa May has announced that there will be more help for schools and health services to deal with the “hidden injustice” of mental illness.

Parents should show more “tough love” for their children – and stop feeding them as though it was Christmas every day, the head of the NHS has said. Simon Stevens urged families to make a fresh start in their eating habits

North Somerset Community Partnership’s (NSCP) Lend a Hand scheme urges residents across the district to check on vulnerable relatives or neighbours and make sure they have enough warmth, food, drink and medication.

People with learning disabilities in North Somerset are set to benefit from £213,000 of funding to help them live more independently in their own homes thanks to a successful bid by North Somerset Council.

Healthwatch North Somerset collects information from the public about their experiences of local health and social care services.

We collect information from the public about their experiences of local health and social care services. This information is shared with health and social care service providers, local commissioners and all other relevant bodies.

A ‘shocking’ disparity in life expectancy in Weston means town centre residents are expected to die as much as 14 years younger than people living elsewhere in the town, ‘appalling’ statistics reveal.

On 7th December we sent a team of authorised representatives to carry out an enter and view at Weston Hospital.

On 6th December a team of trained volunteers and staff represented Healthwatch North Somerset by carrying out an enter and view at Tilsey House. This was to gather as much information as possible and report their findings