NHS League Table Success Won’t Accelerate Somerset Hospital Upgrades Tuesday, September 23, 2025 nhs somerset hospitals healthcare musgrove maternity leaguetables trusts upgrades integratedcare Somerset’s impressive performance in the newly released NHS league tables will not speed up hospital upgrades, the health minister has confirmed. The Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) introduced these league tables … Read More
Hospital Introduces Name Badges on Doctors' Hats to Enhance Patient Communication Tuesday, September 23, 2025 hospital healthcare patientcare communication surgery nhs orthopaedics identification reusable innovation Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton has introduced personalised name badges on doctors' medical hats to help patients easily identify their caregivers. This innovative approach was developed by Danielle Checketts, a former … Read More
High Street Pharmacy Chain Jhoots Owes Employees Thousands in Back Pay Tuesday, September 23, 2025 pharmacy jhoots backpay locum nhs closures staff shortages mps healthcare Jhoots Pharmacies, a well-known high street chain with 140 stores across the UK, is facing mounting criticism after employees claimed they are owed substantial back pay. The Pharmacists Defence Association (PDA) has reported … Read More
Two Ambulance Workers Arrested in Gross Negligence Manslaughter Case Following Six Deaths Friday, September 19, 2025 ambulance manslaughter negligence wiltshire paramedics investigation police swasft arrests healthcare Two paramedics employed by the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) have been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter following the deaths of six adults in and around Wiltshire. The … Read More
Airport Staff Cycle 160 Miles to Raise Record £87k for Air Ambulance Friday, September 19, 2025 bristol airport charity cycling fundraising airambulance gwaac community healthcare teamwork Bristol Airport staff embarked on a remarkable two-day cycling challenge, covering 160 miles to raise a record-breaking £87,000 for the Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC). The dedicated team, including Bristol … Read More
New NHS Dental Practice in Wellington Set to Open This Autumn Thursday, September 18, 2025 wellington dental nhs dentistry somerset healthcare appointments dentists access integratedcare Wellington is set to welcome its newest dental practice, Wellington Dental Care, which will begin accepting NHS patients from mid-October. This move addresses the ongoing issue of ‘dental deserts’ in Somerset—areas where … Read More