NHS Leaders Urged to Demand More GP Funding from Bridgwater Developers Sunday, December 7, 2025 nhs bridgwater healthcare gp somerset developers funding housing integratedcare infrastructure 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 … Read More
Seven Somerset GP Surgeries to Merge After Christmas Friday, November 28, 2025 somerset gp healthcare merger symphony surgery nhs primarycare icb cqc 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 … Read More
NHS App’s New Family Feature Lets Parents and Carers Manage Care as Easily as Netflix Profiles Friday, September 26, 2025 nhs healthcare nhsapp familycare digitalhealth gp carers prescriptions app accessibility 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 … Read More
Somerset GP Warns Against Buying Weight Loss Drugs Online Tuesday, August 5, 2025 weightloss obesity health medication clinic safety gp somerset glp1 nhs 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, … 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
NHS Responds to MP’s Claim About Minehead GP Availability Saturday, July 12, 2025 nhs minehead gp healthcare staffing ruralhealth somerset medicalcentre recruitment healthservices 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 … Read More