1. Public meeting report - teenage mental health

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    Mental health is high on the agenda of both Healthwatch North Somerset and Healthwatch England. The picture locally is not a pretty one, and as an organisation, Healthwatch North Somerset has received details of a number of issues from the public.

  2. Report - Understanding access to mental health support through school

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    The evaluation was carried out to explore the current situation for children and young people (CYP) seeking early intervention mental health help through their schools and colleges, and their access to other services outside school.

  3. Wellbeing service - feedback during change

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    Healthwatch North Somerset has collected feedback detailing the experiences of users accessing Wellbeing Services and professionals supporting the service.

  4. Younger people - Positive mental health day

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    Following initial discussions with Weston College, it was decided that we would work with the College to hold the event on the College Campus and involve students on the health and social care course in the event.

  5. Mental Health Europe launches new resource

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    Mental Health Europe launches a new resource for people experiencing mental health difficulties

  6. Mental Health Care project

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    Since 2016, 34,000 people have shared their views with Healthwatch about Mental Health.

  7. Forward thinking - research on support for people with severe mental illness

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    This report reminds us of the significant disadvantages faced by many people with severe mental illnesses (SMI) – with difficulties in gaining and keeping employment, in maintaining stable relationships and receiving a decent income.

  8. See how we use your views to improve health and care services near you

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    Read our latest Annual Report for 2019/2020 - we expanded our geographical area and our staff team to make a difference to local health and care services. We take you through our highlights and achievements.

  9. Report: Experiences of using Community Mental Health during the pandemic

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    Our latest report examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on community mental health services in North Somerset and makes recommendations for change to improve access to services.

  10. Annual Report 2021/2022

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    Your feedback helps us influence positive change and encourages the improvement of local NHS health and social care services. Take a look at everything we've been up to throughout 2021/2022.

  11. Annual Report 2022/2023

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    Last year, 793 people shared their experiences of health and social care services with us. Our annual report sets out how your comments and concerns have had a real impact on local health and social care services.

  12. Report: time to think differently about adult social care

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    What matters to you if and when you need help from social care services? Local people who don't currently receive any support told us about what's important to them, both now and when they need assistance in the future.

  13. How will we make a difference in 2023-24?

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    Our workplan sets out the areas of health and social care we will be looking at over the coming financial year. It also outlines the research we plan to carry out in order to help improve local services.

  14. Report: Investigating local health inequalities using the Core20PLUS5 approach

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    102 people in Knowle West, Hartcliffe and Weston-super-Mare spoke to us about their experiences of health and social care. They shared the barriers and failures that prevented them from accessing local services, and what improvements are needed.