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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

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.

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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.