Healthwatch North Somerset

09/10/2026

It's tomorrow. The theme is: 'Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change' 🌍 💜

At Healthwatch North Somerset, we're here to listen to your feedback about local health and social care services - today, tomorrow and every day.

Share your experiences with us by completing our online feedback form: https://www.healthwatchnorthsomerset.co.uk/share-your-views

06/10/2026

Alongside TCF and Healthwatch in Bristol and South Gloucestershire, we're leading an engagement project to support the new Bristol NHS Foundation Trust.

The focus is ensuring that the voices of people who are often least heard by healthcare services are included in the Trust’s future planning.

Find out more on our website 👎

The Care Forum (TCF) and Healthwatch in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire are leading a one-month engagement project to support the new Bristol NHS Foundation Trust.

30/09/2026

Stoptober starts tomorrow!

With the right support, you have a much better chance of quitting smoking for good. Help is available in North Somerset: https://www.betterhealthns.co.uk/stopping-smoking/

22/09/2026

If you are LGBTQ+ and living in a rural area of North Somerset - how does this affect your access to sexual health services?

We want to hear about your experiences. Complete our online survey 👉 https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/t/NFOW6V/

Or find out more on our website 👇 https://www.healthwatchnorthsomerset.co.uk/news/2026-08-21/lgbtq-experiences-sexual-health-services-north-somerset

How does living in a rural area affect access to sexual health services? Share your experiences by completing our survey.

21/09/2026

You're invited to Bristol NHS Foundation Trust's Annual Meeting and Health Fair!

📅 Thursday 24th September 2026
🕟 4:30 pm - 7:15 pm
📍 The Memorial Stadium, home of Bristol Rovers Football club

Explore the Health Fair where you can get a free health check and discover some of the innovative projects helping to improve care across Bristol and the wider region.

During the Annual Meeting, you'll hear reflections on the past year, learn about the trust's achievements and priorities, and have the chance to put your questions directly to members of the Trust Board.

Book your free place on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/join-us-for-our-annual-meeting-and-health-fair-2026-tickets-1992579526001?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/09/2026

How does living in a rural areal affect access to sexual health services for LGBTQ+ people?

We want to hear about your experiences. Complete our online survey 👉 https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/t/NFOW6V/

Or find out more on our website 👇 https://www.healthwatchnorthsomerset.co.uk/news/2026-08-21/lgbtq-experiences-sexual-health-services-north-somerset

How does living in a rural area affect access to sexual health services? Share your experiences by completing our survey.

07/09/2026

Did you know that local Healthwatch organisations help make sure people's experiences of health and care services are heard and acted upon?

In North Somerset, we've worked with local communities to identify issues, influence improvements and support people to access information about health and care services.

Want to see what we've achieved?

📌 Annual Report 2025/26: https://www.healthwatchnorthsomerset.co.uk/report/2026-07-01/annual-report-20252026-speaking-better-care

📌 Annual Report 2024/25: https://www.healthwatchnorthsomerset.co.uk/report/2025-06-27/annual-report-20242025-unlocking-power-people-driven-care

📌 Annual Report 2023/24: https://www.healthwatchnorthsomerset.co.uk/report/2024-07-08/annual-report-20232024

As Parliament debates the future of Healthwatch, we're proud of the difference local Healthwatch teams make every day.

Sadik Al-Hassan for North Somerset Daniel Aldridge MP - we'd encourage you to take a look at the impact being delivered locally.

07/09/2026

24/08/2026

How does living in a rural areal affect access to sexual health services for LGBTQ+ people?

We want to hear about your experiences. Complete our online survey 👉 https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/t/NFOW6V/

Or find out more on our website: https://www.healthwatchnorthsomerset.co.uk/news/2026-08-21/lgbtq-experiences-sexual-health-services-north-somerset

North Somerset LGBT+ Forum

How does living in a rural area affect access to sexual health services? Share your experiences by completing our survey.

19/08/2026

Have you been affected by conversations about your weight in a health, care or community setting?

We want to hear about North Somerset residents' experiences - whether they're positive, negative or somewhere in between.

You can either:

🔗 Complete our online survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/D5XBK9N

📧 Email [email protected] to set up a safe, confidential 1:1 conversation either online or by phone. If you have a 1:1 conversation, you will receive a £20 voucher to thank you for your time!

Whether you complete our survey or speak to a member of our team, your feedback will help us better understand the impact these conversations can have and support improvements for others in the future.