Somerset Council Faces Tough Decisions Without Continued Government Support Monday, September 15, 2025 somerset council budget cuts government finance socialcare children adults overspend Somerset Council is warning that without continued financial support from central government, it may have to make significant cuts to local services. The council has relied heavily on exceptional government funding, known as … Read More
Struggle to Find NHS Dentists in Somerset Monday, April 28, 2025 somerset dentist nhs patients adults children analysis practices england labour party Securing an appointment with an NHS dentist in Somerset continues to be challenging, with only a small fraction of practices accepting new patients. A recent analysis of 116 Somerset practices found that 89% are not currently … Read More
New Public Defibrillator Installed to Prevent Tragedies Tuesday, January 7, 2025 defibrillator fundraising cardiac arrest prevention community safety children adults installation A new public defibrillator has been installed at a Yeovil nursery, thanks to the efforts of manager Naomi Bartin. Bartin led fundraising for the installation after her sister tragically passed away in her teens due to a lack … Read More
Mapping the UK's Smoking Habits: Millions Still Enjoying Cigarettes Monday, October 14, 2024 smoking uk cigarettes e-cigarettes statistics adults young adults decline map interactive trend Despite significant efforts to discourage smoking, around 6.0 million adults still smoke in the UK, accounting for approximately 11.9% of the population. However, this marks a notable decline from 2011 when 20.2% of adults … Read More