1. Registering with your GP: understanding your rights

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    People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register.

  2. Do you need help getting to hospital?

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    Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments.

  3. What should you expect when it comes to care for your teeth?

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    Four questions staff should ask you or a loved one about your oral health if you’re a care home resident, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence quick guide.

  4. Thinking about end of life care for you and your family

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    End of life care is support for people who are in the last months or years of their life. The guidance on the NHS website helps you know what to expect, how to plan ahead and how to manage your day to day decisions.

  5. Accessibility checklist for GP surgeries

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    Help make sure that your practice meets people’s accessibility requirements using this checklist from Healthwatch Slough.

  6. Where can I go for support for my mental health as a parent?

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    We've pulled together a number of services for parents in need of support for their mental health. Read more to find out where you can go to get the help you need.

  7. Seven pieces of information that you should expect to receive after being diagnosed with dementia

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    Take a look at the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence's (NICE) quick guide to discussing and planning support following a dementia diagnosis.

  8. Do you need help travelling to NHS services?

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    Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services.

  9. Healthwatch North Somerset Partners

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    Our are local organisations who share our passion for putting local people at the heart of health and social care. We strive to capture the views of as many diverse populations within the county that we can, especially hard to reach communities.

  10. Accessible Information

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    The Accessible Information Standard requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand, regardless of their circumstances.

  11. Frequently Asked Questions

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    We have put together some answers to the most frequently asked questions about Healthwatch North Somerset, including who we are, what powers we have and how important feedback from the public is.

  12. Safeguarding

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    Safeguarding is designed to protect children and vulnerable adults from harm, abuse or neglect, and remove them from abusive situations.