Remarkable Somerset Women Nominated for West Country Women Award Friday, August 29, 2025 somerset health wellbeing women recognition awards complementary care community empowerment Two inspiring Somerset women, Lorna and Rachael Kennard-Wall, co-founders of It’s All About Health, have been nominated in the Health, Social Care & Wellbeing category of the West Country Women Awards. Established in … Read More
Former Burnham-on-Sea Care Home Set for Demolition and Modern Replacement Monday, August 18, 2025 burnham-on-sea care demolition development planning somerset residential community healthcare employment Plans to demolish the former Priory Court care home in Burnham-on-Sea and replace it with a state-of-the-art facility have received unanimous approval from local councillors. Country Court Care Ltd. initially submitted the … Read More
Somerset's Best and Worst GPs Ranked by Patient Feedback Monday, July 21, 2025 gp somerset healthcare patients survey trust access care feedback ranking Patients across Somerset have spoken, sharing their experiences with local GP practices in the latest national survey. Over 2.7 million people participated in this year’s GP Patient Survey, providing valuable insights into … Read More
Vulnerable Woman Dies After Choking on Improperly Prepared Sandwich Tuesday, July 1, 2025 autism learningdisabilities care choking safeguarding training nhs somerset neglect disability A vulnerable woman named Helen Burnell tragically died in July 2019 after choking on a sandwich that was not properly prepared by her carers. Helen, 60, had lived at Somerset Court in Brent Knoll for 45 years. She was … Read More
Families Urged to Seek Respite Care in Gloucester Amid Closure Threat to Bath Facility Monday, June 23, 2025 respite care newtonhouse bath gloucester occupancy dimensions carers council support Families in Bath and North East Somerset with loved ones requiring respite care are being directed to facilities in Gloucester, even though Newton House in Bath—the area’s only respite care home for people with severe … Read More
'Lifeline' Respite Care Service to Remain Open Until September 2026 Friday, June 20, 2025 respite care newtonhouse council dimensions bath disability families support carers Newton House, the only respite care home in Bath and North East Somerset catering to individuals with the most severe care needs, will remain open until at least September 2026. The council has committed to ensuring that … Read More