The Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) will now be closely monitored by NHS England and will be given instructions on how to improve. North Somerset CCG is responsible for planning and introducing healthcare services in the district.
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
At Healthwatch North Somerset, we listen to patient experiences and inform commissioners and providers about good practice and areas for service improvement.
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.
A NEW mobile support service for patients with alcohol or drug issues has been launched in North Somerset. Addaction’s Rachel Britton and Charlie Kirkby,will be working with staff at Weston hospital to ensure people get support
Action on Hearing Loss have a Health and Care Communication Card to support anyone with hearing loss in communicating their needs to health care professionals.
The National Data Guardian for Health and Care publishes recommendations to strengthen the security of health and care information and to help you make informed choices about how your data is used.
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