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Reflections on Social Prescribing: A farewell from Sue Crisfield
As she approaches retirement, we’re pleased to share a guest blog from our former colleague and friend, Sue...
NHS publish new Neighbourhood Health Framework
We look at what the new Neighbourhood Health Framework means for the VCFSE sector in Somerset - including...
New Innovation Fund supports community mental health projects for children and young people
£50,000 pilot will support smaller organisations to deliver creative, community-based mental health support for children and young people....
Taunton Digital Café keeps 90-year-old Betty connected
Spark iT partners with community spaces to run Digital Cafés across Somerset with over 30 venues opening their...
Digital Cafés deliver measurable impact for NHS services
Julie-Ann works for the NHS ICB in Somerset, supporting GP practices to help patients access digital health services....
When public services go digital, who gets left behind?
Priorswood Community Centre serves an area where literacy skills are below the national average, and around 90% of...
The digital support changing lives in Bridgwater
When Paul first walked into the Spark iT Digital Café in Bridgwater, the idea of applying for a...
Building community infrastructure where it’s needed most
Transforming a community one click at a time: How the Waffle Hub’s Digital Café bridges the gap for...
Building a Digital Café from the ground up
How the Langport Digital Café is helping local patients connect, learn, and take control of their health. Lynne...