Your voice shapes services

Tell us what topics you want us to focus on in the next 12 months

Your vote matters

Every year, we make a work plan for the next 12 months. This plan is shaped by your feedback and what we’ve learned about health and care services in Somerset over the past year.  

We've picked four possible subjects for 2026/27 and want your help in choosing which topics you’d like us to focus on.

Who we are

Healthwatch Somerset wants your feedback on local health and social care. We listen to what matters to you, and everything you share is confidential and independent. We also offer free, trusted information and advice.

Last year, we helped over 6500 local people speak up and get support.

To find out more visit our website: www.healthwatchsomerset.co.uk

Please read the information below before you cast your votes.

A common theme in your feedback during 2025 was the quality of care provided by GPs and nurses. We are committed to including this in our work during 2026/27.

Here are our four other possible topics to choose from.

A. Community health and wellbeing support

Your feedback shows us gaps in community support, causing some people to return to hospital because post-discharge care isn’t reliable. We will gather your experiences of post discharge care and use them to influence the structure of Neighbourhood Health Hubs.

B. Has the NHS referral process improved?

In 2025, you told us NHS referrals were often delayed or lost, and that communication while waiting was unclear. We will look at whether recent national changes have improved the process and use your feedback to help shape services.

C. Men’s health and wellbeing services

Following the launch of the first Men’s Health Strategy in 2025, we want to hear from men in Somerset about their health and wellbeing needs. Their views on services will help improve care and reduce health inequalities and barriers.

D. Support for parent carers of adult children

Our work with carers has highlighted difficulties that parent carers of adult children with learning disabilities and complex neurodiversity face. We aim to understand these challenges and use your insight to improve support services and care for families.

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