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Revised Plans Approved for New Homes Near Historic Somerset Mill Tuesday, June 10, 2025 somerset castlecary development housing planning biophilic construction access community urbanexpansion Plans for new homes next to a former Somerset mill have finally been approved, paving the way for construction to begin. The Nurseries site, located between existing homes on Cumnock Road (A371) and the former BMI site in … Read More
Ten Priorities Somerset Residents Want for NHS Improvement Thursday, May 29, 2025 nhs somerset healthcare mentalhealth access gp infrastructure consultation reform community Somerset residents are calling for significant improvements in their local NHS services, with top priorities including increased funding for mental health support, easier access to general practitioners, and improved … Read More
Rural Children Face Growing Barriers to Safe and Equal Access to Education Monday, May 19, 2025 rural education transport funding mentalhealth inequality broadband apprenticeships safety access Children growing up in rural and semi-rural areas across the UK are being “systematically failed” by an education system largely designed around urban needs, MPs warned in a heated Westminster Hall debate on May 7. With … Read More
Long Wait for GP Appointments in Somerset Revealed Friday, April 25, 2025 somerset nhs gp appointments healthcare waiting times access technology disparities postcode lottery patient care reform New NHS data reveals that patients in Somerset are facing significant waiting times for GP appointments, with around one in every 12 appointments in March taking place more than 28 days after booking. This proportion is among … Read More
The UK's Dental Crisis: Women Suffering in Silence Thursday, April 24, 2025 uk dental crisis women nhs access healthcare report survey dentalcare A damning report has brought to light a series of distressing dental experiences faced by mothers and grandmothers, shedding light on the severe consequences of the NHS dental crisis for women. The survey, spearheaded by the … Read More