Somerset FT Libraries: Patient and Public Health Information: Local Health Services

Somerset Links and Resources

Patient Hub at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
A secure online portal to help patients keep track of hospital appointments.
Interpretation and Translation Services at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
If you will need interpretation or translation services for your appointment at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, please let us know before your appointment. This link provides contact details.
Video consultations service at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Information about the new video appointments which are now being offered by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.
Video Consultations at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust - help leaflet
A leaflet which will help you prepare for a video consultation with any department at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. Read this the day before your appointment.
NHS Health Check
Find out more about health check options in Somerset (aimed at adults aged 40 to 74).
Somerset Health and Wellbeing
Site designed for Somerset users; includes links to a range of useful sites and resources.
Stopping Smoking
Somerset County Council site, part of the Somerset Health and Well Being pages.
Somerset-based health choice information
Somerset based choices to help make decisions about your family's health and lifestyle.
Somerset Mental Health Hub
Third sector mental health providers across Somerset
Somerset Community Connect
Wide range of local information including Health and Wellbeing and Village Agents, plus details of transport, managing at home, carers, and general information and advice sections.
Somerset Libraries
The public library network in Somerset holds a range of health and well being information, groups and services. Visit in person or online to find out more.
Somerset Sight
Services, training and leisure activities that will help maintain independence and improve the quality of life of anyone who is affected by sight loss.
Spark Somerset
Digital inclusion support
Somerset Independent Living Centres
Contact and visit the centres to test the full range of equipment available to make living at home with a long term health condition possible.
Somerset Community Foundation
Charity bringing the community together to make positive changes

Healthy Somerset - webpage with links to local resources for good physical and mental health

Somerset Parent Carer Forum C.I.C Library Website - a library which is open to all members of the SEND community - parents, carers and practitioners. Joining details are provided via the link.

Links for Carers

Find local carers' support
Use your postcode to find carers' services near you.
Carer's Assessments
Information from the NHS about Carers' assessments
Day Centres
Use your postcode to find an Age UK Day Centre near you.
Reengage
Find out about volunteering activities with local tea groups - use your postcode to locate your nearest service.
Contact a Family
Self Care Forum

Diet, Exercise, and Healthy Eating

British Dietetic Association
April 2022 - currently under assessment for PIF Tick.
British Nutrition Foundation
April 2022 - currently under assessment for PIF Tick.
County Council Exercise Referral Scheme
Listed on the Somerset Health and Wellbeing Pages.
Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Support
Listed on the Somerset Health and Wellbeing Pages; Somerset County Council’s healthy eating and physical activity support
Healthy Lifestyles including weight loss programmes, healthy eating, and how to find your local Village Agent
Listed on the Somerset Health and Wellbeing Pages.
NHS Exercise
Exercises to improve physical and mental health
NHS Live Well Eat Well
Somerset Activity & Sports Partnership
Charitable trust; part of a national network; listed on the Somerset Health and Wellbeing Pages; "dedicated to increasing the health and happiness of residents in Somerset through physical activity and sport".

Ask 3 Questions

Ask 3 Questions
Print this document and take it with you when you visit any doctor or health care professional.
It will help you remember what questions to ask.
3 Questions - Getting ready for a talk about your health
This document has been carefully formatted in easy read style with pictures throughout so that it is accessible to the majority of people including those with a learning disability. It will help you prepare for a discussion at a medical appointment.
3 Questions leaflet for better health
A guide written in easy read language with questions to ask at any medical appointment.

Online skills training

It can be difficult to find health and wellbeing advice if you are not confident with using a computer, smartphone or tablet device.

You can access free training from Learn My Way which will help you stay safe online and find the information you want.

You can also get local face to face online training and advice at the Victoria Park Health & Wellbeing Hub in Bridgwater or at many of the Public Libraries in Somerset.