News and reports

Our November newsletter is here to share the latest health and care news in Bath and North East Somerset

Pregnancy is a major life event for any family. It can be joyful and fulfilling but also challenging. We’re launching a national survey to understand if care works for new mothers and birthing parents. Share your story.

GPs are often the first port of call for onward support. Unfortunately, people tell us it’s difficult to get a GP appointment. Read our insight and the recommendations we’ve made to decision-makers on how people’s experiences can be improved.

Urgent and emergency care services are under pressure. Our research shows that public confidence has fallen. Read our evidence about how people’s experiences can be improved by performance targets that are aligned to what matters most.

Communities across England have made it clear that NHS dentistry needs to be fixed – so it’s affordable and accessible. Read more about our evidence and what changes we’re calling for the NHS and Government to make.

Latest findings show that people with chronic and long-term health conditions often miss out on giving their feedback about care. As part of the Because We All Care campaign, we are working with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to change this.

With a record seven million people awaiting hospital treatment, Louise Ansari, the National Healthwatch National Director, told BBC News that people need reassuring that the NHS is still there to help them.

This report focuses on the findings of a survey and engagement looking at the experiences of unpaid carers across Swindon and Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES) localities.

This report focuses on the findings of a survey and engagement looking at the experiences of people with mental ill health in accessing health and social care services across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) region.

Autumn is here, with the beautiful colours of the changing seasons and misty mornings.

This report looks at the experiences of people who have been through the CHC process, a package of care for people who have significant care needs.

Welcome to your Health & Care Digest
September is a time for new starts for many people especially when it comes to learning - with children going back to school or starting at college and for adult learners finding new classes and courses to join.