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67% of people we heard from said they were satisfied with the service they received from Pharmacy First. 60% said that they would definitely recommend it to family and friends.

You could be eligible for help with the cost of NHS prescriptions, NHS dental treatment, eyecare, travel to receive NHS treatment and NHS wigs and fabric supports.

Our staff and volunteer team visited Jhoots Pharmacy, located in Waitrose in Portishead. We observed people's experiences, heard from patients, and spoke to staff about their experiences of working at the pharmacy.

Millions of patients can now track their prescriptions thanks to the rollout of a new feature in the NHS App helping to reduce unnecessary calls and visits to pharmacies.

How the lack of NHS dental care impacts on confidence, nutrition and mental health.

Have you given birth Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire within the last 3 years? Or did you give birth elsewhere and receive infant feeding support here? If so, the local NHS is asking for your ideas about infant feeding support.

Do you care for someone who has a neurodegenerative disorder (e.g. Parkinson’s or dementia)? Do you experience loneliness? We’d like your help to develop and test ideas for new technology to support people who feel lonely.

Have you been diagnosed with a neurodegenerative disorder (e.g. Parkinson’s or dementia)? Do you experience loneliness? We’d like your help to develop and test ideas for new technology to support people who feel lonely.

Our Local Advisory Group includes Healthwatch volunteers and a range of individuals and organisations that have an interest in helping shape and get the best from health and social care services.

Complete this short survey to share your views about public involvement in work carried out by University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW).

This Code of Conduct sets out the expectations Healthwatch North Somerset has of all those who work or carry out activities for it, in a voluntary or paid capacity, including trustees, employees, students and volunteers.

Have you used the Pharmacy First service? Were you seen quickly? Was the pharmacy able to help you with your health concern? Please complete our short survey.