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Eating Disorders
An investigation in to the prevalence of eating disorders and support available locally.
Summary Report: Experiences of Refugees accessing and using Health and Social Care in BaNES and Swindon.
The report explores the Experiences of refugees accessing and using health and social care in Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES) and Swindon.
The value of listening: Our annual report 2023 - 2024
Our annual report 2023-24 shares how we've listened and championed the peoples, partners and organisations voices of Bath and North East Somerset to help shape health and social care services.
We are the independent champion for people who use health and social care services.
We are here to make sure that those running services, and the government, put people at the heart of care.
News and views
NHS industrial action: 14th November to 19th November 2025
Resident (formerly, junior) doctors are due to strike tomorrow for five days from 7am, Friday 14th November…
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NHS weight management survey
The NHS in our area wants to hear your views on local weight management services. Share your views by…
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Latest reports and publication
Report: Empowering the patient - how to increase the understanding and testing of high blood pressure
High blood pressure (also called hypertension) affects around one in…
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Report: 'I eat once a week maybe" - The health impacts of food insecurity
Food insecurity is a growing issue across the UK, and is closely…
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Advice and information
Your right to an NHS dentist
Does signing up with your dentist work the same way as registering with your GP? If you think the answer is yes, you're not alone.
Where can I get help for health out of hours?
People are often in need of out-of-hours medical assistance. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go…
What help can you get to pay for your NHS prescription?
The cost of living crisis has put many people under financial strain, and NHS prescriptions costs are more than some can afford. Find out what help…