Gps

Friday, August 1, 2025 somerset nhs healthcare gps merger primarycare patientchoice integratedcare symphony cqc

Seven medical centres across Somerset are set to merge in the coming months to provide more choices for patients and deliver a consistent, high-quality level of care. Symphony Healthcare Services, which currently manages … Read More

Saturday, July 12, 2025 nhs minehead gps healthcare somerset rural recruitment staffing primarycare nhsresponse

NHS Somerset has responded to concerns raised by Liberal Democrat MP Rachel Gilmour regarding GP availability in Minehead. During a Westminster Hall debate, Gilmour highlighted that only one GP was serving 11,000 patients in … Read More

Thursday, July 3, 2025 somerset gps healthcare rural funding nhs crisis staffing access infrastructure

GP surgeries across the South West are on the brink of collapse, MPs have warned, as overburdened doctors grapple with soaring demand, deteriorating facilities, and chronic underfunding. Faced with these challenges, some … Read More

Thursday, April 17, 2025 nhs gps hospital appointments specialists patient care healthcare scheme advice efficiency

The government is introducing a new scheme to tackle unnecessary hospital appointments in an effort to alleviate pressure on the NHS hospital waiting list. This initiative involves paying General Practitioners (GPs) to seek … Read More

Friday, December 27, 2024 somerset food poisoning uk health security agency gps outbreaks bacteria viruses contamination alerts north-south divide

Somerset has been named as one of the areas in the UK with the lowest cases of food poisoning. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) receives regular alerts from general practitioners (GPs) to detect possible instances of … Read More