Somerset Children’s Home Suspended Amid Residential Care Overhaul Friday, July 3, 2026 somerset residential care children homesandhorizons ofsted suspension tonehouse reform support A Somerset children’s home has been suspended as part of a broader effort to revamp residential care and support services across the county. Following recent Ofsted inspections, the Homes and Horizons partnership—a … Read More
Care Home Owner Faces Allegations of Threatening Staff and Intruding on Residents Sunday, June 7, 2026 care leadership inspection staff residents governance safety abuse management elliscombe A recent report has raised serious concerns about the conduct of the owner of Elliscombe House, a care home in Wincanton. Staff members have accused the owner of threatening employees, barging into residents’ rooms without … Read More
Tragic Find in Somerset Park: Newborn Puppies Found Dead Friday, May 15, 2026 somerset puppies rescue abandonment animalwelfare newborn tragedy investigation care community A heartbreaking discovery was made in a Somerset park this week when a litter of newborn puppies was found abandoned. Sadly, three of the tiny pups did not survive the ordeal. Fortunately, eight of them were rescued in time … Read More
Bath Mother Advocates for Improved Miscarriage Care Following Heartbreaking Losses Saturday, May 2, 2026 miscarriage care pregnancy loss grief women health nhs support tommy’s Bethany Hulme-Teague, a mother from Bath, is championing the cause for enhanced miscarriage care after feeling let down by the support she received following her second pregnancy loss. She champions Tommy’s charity’s … Read More
Bath Hospital Receives One-Star Hygiene Rating Due to Limited Digital Access Monday, April 6, 2026 bath dining hygiene hospital inspection foodsafety healthcare digitalaccess reinspection care Saint Martin’s Hospital in Odd Down, Bath, was recently awarded a one-star hygiene rating following an inspection in February. The low rating primarily stemmed from a staff member’s inability to access crucial digital … Read More
Council to Fund Home Extensions for Foster Parents to Care for More Children Friday, February 13, 2026 foster care children extensions home grant council finance socialcare bath Bath and North East Somerset Council has approved an innovative scheme to support foster parents by funding home extensions, enabling them to accommodate more children. At a recent cabinet meeting, council members agreed to … Read More