New Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group portal provides pilot mental health support for young people
Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has partnered with MeeTwo to provide specialist support to young people in areas of Somerset by creating a unique portal which sits inside the MeeTwo app. MeeTwo is a multi-award winning, fully moderated, mental help app for young people aged 11-25. The peer support model enables young people to talk about…
Read MoreOur Black Lives Matter Pledge
The Black Lives Matter movement has shone a light on the racism that our Black, Asianand Minority Ethnic colleagues, patients and carers continue to face throughout the world. As an NHS clinical commissioner, we recognise our role in supporting a culture ofinclusion and equity both for staff and for those patients whom we serve. We…
Read MoreNHS services in Somerset are open and here for you
As announced by the Prime Minister on 31 October 2020, there will be a new national lockdown commencing from Thursday 05 November in response to a rise in cases of Coronavirus. Maria Heard, Covid-19 Incident Director, Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group, said: “NHS services in Somerset are currently very busy but coping well with demand. Our…
Read MoreProposal to relocate adult mental health beds from Wells to Yeovil is approved
The Governing Body of Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group today approved a proposal to relocate adult mental health beds from Wells to Yeovil. The decision follows a two and a half-year period of engagement and consultation with staff, patients, carers and colleagues in the voluntary sector and people with an interest in mental health to co-create…
Read MoreProposal to relocate adult mental health beds from Wells to Yeovil reaches final decision stage
The decision on a proposal to move adult mental health beds from St Andrews Ward in Wells to Yeovil will be made at the Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group Governing Body meeting on 24 September 2020. Maria Heard, Programme Director, Fit for My Future, said:“Over the past two and a half years we’ve worked with staff,…
Read MorePublic invited to attend virtual event to hear independent analysis of mental health consultation feedback
Following a public consultation earlier this year, the people of Somerset are being invited to attend a virtual event at which the independent analysis of the consultation feedback will be presented. At the start of this year, Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group ran a 12 week consultation on a proposal to move adult mental health beds…
Read MoreFit for my future programme thanks public for giving their views
Fit for my Future, Somerset’s strategy for health and care services, has concluded its consultation on the future location of acute inpatient mental health services for adults of working age and the engagement on the early thinking about future community health and care services for people in Somerset on 12 April 2020. Maria Heard, Programme Director…
Read MoreFurther opportunities to have your say on community health and care services
Five new public events have been announced giving people in Somerset further opportunities to have their say on early thinking about improvements to community health and care services. As part of Fit for My Future’s engagement programme, 48 public events have taken place so far, with a further 33 planned over the coming weeks. These…
Read MoreEat well, stay well – give your immune system a boost this winter
Health leaders in Somerset would like you to stay healthy this winter, by making sure you eat well and avoid foods high in sugar, saturated fat, salt and processed ingredients. Minehead GP and CCG Chair Dr Ed Ford said: “Processed foods (pre-prepared items such as cakes, crisps, burgers and sausages) can be very high in…
Read MoreEssential new guide for Somerset dads – because babies don’t come with a set of instructions
Somerset dads and dads-to-be now have a new practical guide to help them gain the confidence and skills they need to care for their baby and partner, and to be the best dad they can be. Developed with the NHS by Inspire Cornwall CIC – a Cornish-based community interest company – the DadPad gives new…
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