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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

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

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

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

Friday, June 20, 2025 dementia care rural somerset recruitment retention healthcare training nhs ageing

Rachel Gilmour, the Liberal Democrat MP for Tiverton and Minehead, has called on the government to introduce a “rural premium” designed to attract and retain more dementia carers in Somerset’s rural communities. … Read More

Thursday, June 12, 2025 newtonhouse bath council respite care dimensions closure tender families vulnerable

Bath and North East Somerset Council is facing urgent calls to keep Newton House, the area’s sole respite care home for young people with severe care needs, open until October 2026. This appeal comes as the current plan sets … Read More