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Tourette’s Awareness Month 2026
The UK campaign (15 May to 15 June) is dedicated to raising awareness and understanding of Tourette syndrome. It advocates for individuals and families affected by the condition and highlights the realities of living with Tourette’s — a neurological disorder characterised by involuntary movements and vocalisations known as tics.
Empowering Bridgwater residents to live well: Focus group aims to help transform lives of COPD patients
The Victoria Park Community Centre in Bridgwater, Somerset, will host an important event on Thursday 2 November, from 10am to 3pm, dedicated to enhancing the lives of Bridgwater residents who live with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
Improving patient access to urgent and emergency care in Dorset: A report by Healthwatch Dorset
In its latest report, Healthwatch Dorset explores the challenges faced by patients as they navigate urgent and emergency healthcare services in Dorset, identifying ways to improve people’s understanding and access to these vital services.
Healthwatch Gloucestershire calls for more support for those struggling to stay healthy amid rising living costs
In its latest report, Healthwatch Gloucestershire highlights how the rising cost of living is affecting people’s health, calling on those responsible for health and care in the county to improve support for those struggling to stay well.
What’s your experience of NHS dental care in Somerset?
Healthwatch Somerset wants to hear about your experiences of accessing NHS dental care and how this is affecting your oral health.
What’s your experience of using GP services in Gloucestershire?
Share your feedback to help improve access to GP care.
World Patient Safety Day: Shining a spotlight on patient engagement to support safer care across Somerset
Healthwatch Somerset and NHS Somerset are shining a spotlight on patient and family engagement for safer care across Somerset for World Patient Safety Day on
17 September.
Healthwatch Gloucestershire Annual Report: Working together to improve health and social care
Last year (April 2022-March 2023), Healthwatch Gloucestershire supported 2,700 people to have their say on health and social care and to get information and advice about local services.
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