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The North Somerset People and Communities Board brings together a range of partners from across public and voluntary services who are working together to reduce inequalities and improve the safety, health and wellbeing of local residents.

Everyone should be able to access good quality NHS dental services. Take a look at our top tips to help you get the most out of your next dental appointment.

We carried out an enter and view at Weston hospital over two dates - 22nd October and 25th November to try and gather as much information as possible from both staff and the general public.

Primary Care is the entry point for the prevention and treatment of illness.

The Old Street facility’s inpatients ward was closed in March following a 2014 Care Quality Commission (CQC) report which raised concerns over dampness and the safety of its floor.

When you’re injured or unwell, choosing the right care, first time can save you time and effort, as well as helping us to make the best use of NHS resources.

North Somerset’s population in 2015 was 209,944 and described by DEFRA as ‘urban with significant rural populations’.

Our Prioritisation panel meets every quarter. It is a group made up of directors, staff and volunteers who look at the public feedback to identify issues and decide about making any recommendations, visits or referrals.

We held our 2016 AGM on Tuesday 11th October at Hans Price Building, Weston-super-Mare

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.

With the first of the 44 local sustainability and transformation plans set to be published this week, Jane Mordue, interim chair of Healthwatch England, looks at the importance of involving patients and the public in the big decisions ahead

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.