The Member of Parliament for Bath, Wera Hobhouse, has initiated a campaign to establish a new NHS health centre in Twerton, Bath. The proposed centre would operate for twelve hours daily, six days a week, aiming to alleviate …
Thousands of patients in Bath and surrounding areas are facing dangerously long waits for essential GP appointments, with many enduring pain and anxiety while urgent medical needs go unchecked. Recent data from the NHS Bath …
NHS leaders in Somerset are being called upon to apply greater pressure on housing developers to secure essential funding for Bridgwater’s overstretched health services. The town is undergoing substantial growth fueled by …
NHS leaders in Somerset face growing calls to press housing developers to provide adequate funding for Bridgwater’s overburdened health services. The town is undergoing rapid housing expansion fueled by the construction of …
Seven GP surgeries in Somerset will officially merge after Christmas following approval from local health commissioners. Symphony Healthcare Services, a subsidiary of the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, manages these practices …
Parents and carers can now manage healthcare for their loved ones through the NHS app with the same ease as switching between Netflix profiles, thanks to a new family feature currently being piloted. This innovative update …
A Somerset GP is urging caution for anyone considering purchasing weight loss drugs online, highlighting the dangers posed by counterfeit and unsafe products. Dr Ulrike Naumann, an obesity and weight management specialist, …
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 …
NHS Somerset has addressed concerns raised by Liberal Democrat MP Rachel Gilmour regarding GP availability in Minehead. During a Westminster Hall debate, the MP, representing Tiverton and Minehead, stated, “In Minehead, there …
Ensuring Somerset residents have access to reliable GP and dental services requires urgent reforms and increased funding, local health experts emphasized during the recent “Rebuilding our NHS” event at Taunton’s CIC Centre on …
Local health experts emphasize that increased funding and urgent NHS contract reforms are essential to guarantee Somerset residents can easily access GP and dental services. On Friday evening, May 30, dozens of residents …
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 …
Sixteen doctors' surgeries across Somerset are set for expansion and improvement thanks to a £102 million funding boost from the UK Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC). Announced on May 6, this investment will be …
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 …
A recent survey has delivered a harsh blow to the NHS, revealing that public satisfaction with the institution has plummeted to an all-time low. Health Secretary Wes Streeting has vowed to revitalize the NHS and restore its …