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Somerset Primary Care Trust oversees the work of family doctors and dentists, and high street opticians and pharmacies. For details of how to find services click the links below:
Other local services in Somerset can be found here. The Primary Care Trust also co-ordinates the planning and funding of all local NHS independent contractors including:
CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE - COPD Somerset Primary Care Trust is working to design more community based health support to people with chronic lung problems caused by conditions such as emphysema, bronchitis and smoking. Almost 8,000 people in Somerset are already affected with chronic breathing problems, known collectively as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The condition affects the lives of sufferers, many of whom live with ill health for all of their lives.
Patient Story Video
COPD Patient Feedback Exercise
COPD Patient Engagement Strategy
Self Help Groups for COPD
Community Hospitals
Somerset Primary Care Trust manages a number of Community Hospitals. Services provided at Community Hospitals include minor injuries units, out-patient care, minor surgery, rehabilitation, and care for older people and for patients being monitored by their GPs. They form a link between GP and community nursing services and the resident population of Somerset.
Independent Sector Treatment Centre
Somerset PCT also oversees the work of an Independent Sector Treatment Centre which provides treatment for conditions such as cataract surgery, hip and knee replacement or general surgery, such as hernia repairs with short waiting times.
Other Local Services
Search for Local or National NHS Services :
Please use the website to find local health services such as GPs, dentists, opticians, chemists and minor injuries units. You will also be able to view local hospitals, the services they offer and how they rate.
Click this link http://www.nhs.uk/servicedirectories/Pages/ServiceSearch.aspx
