1. Community Transport Report

    Report -

    We collect information from the public about their experiences of local health and social care services. This information is shared with health and social care service providers, local commissioners and all other relevant bodies.

  2. Public meeting report - Personalisation

    Report -

    Personalisation is relatively new, is not fully understood and is of interest to the public. It is a social care approach in which every person who receives support, whether provided by statutory services or self-funded, has choice and control.

  3. Peer support in North Somerset

    News -

    Peer support through WECIL (Weston of England Centre for Inclusive Living) is continuing to expand in North Somerset.

  4. Alcohol Awareness Week 2017

    News -

    North Somerset Council supports Alcohol Awareness Week 2017 to break stigma around impact of harmful drinking on families

  5. Roundup of changes in health and social care

    News -

    A round up of all the changes across North Somerset to GP centres, Weston hospital, Sustainability and transformation plans and the proposed merger of Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCG).

  6. Mobile Cancer Team

    News -

    Macmillan Cancer Support advisors will be in Queens Square from 10am-4pm to provide support and information for people who are worried about cancer.

  7. Are people experiencing problems accessing social care support?

    News -

    By Healthwatch England National Director Imelda Redmond on 26/01/17
    Concerns raised by the public indicate services need better information to ensure timely support to those in need.

  8. Community support for 'isolated' North Somerset residents

    News -

    North Somerset Community Partnership’s (NSCP) Lend a Hand scheme urges residents across the district to check on vulnerable relatives or neighbours and make sure they have enough warmth, food, drink and medication.

  9. The Care Act 2014

    News -

    The Care Act 2014 is a law bringing all previous bits of legislation related to social care together in one place, and to modernise or update the law where necessary.

  10. What should you expect from home care services?

    Advice and Information -

    The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?