Somerset GP Warns of Risks in Buying Weight Loss Drugs Online Tuesday, August 5, 2025 somerset obesity weightloss glp1 mhra healthcare medication clinic onlinesafety nhs A Somerset GP is urging caution among individuals tempted to purchase weight loss drugs online. Dr. Ulrike Naumann, a specialist in obesity and weight management, warns that many products available through unregulated online … Read More
Seven Somerset Medical Centres to Merge, Expanding Patient Choice and Care Consistency 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
Wellington’s Luson Surgery to Close Permanently, Consolidation of GP Services Planned Thursday, July 31, 2025 wellington lusonsurgery gpshortage nhssomerset healthcare medicalcentre surgeryclosure housinggrowth primarycare localhealth Local health authorities have confirmed that Wellington will be left with just one doctors’ surgery this autumn following the permanent closure of Luson Surgery. Currently, Wellington benefits from two surgeries located … Read More
Hospital Meals So Good They’re Winning Awards and Changing Lives Wednesday, July 30, 2025 hospital catering sustainability awards innovation healthcare food yeovil patients Yeovil Hospital’s catering team is setting a new standard in hospital food, earning national acclaim for their innovative menus, patient-focused approach, and sustainable practices. Their exceptional efforts have garnered … Read More
Parkinson’s Friends Unite for Charity Walk Supporting Vital Nurse Care Wednesday, July 30, 2025 parkinsons charity walk nurses exercise community bristol fundraising awareness healthcare A close-knit group of friends who met through Parkinson’s-specific exercise classes in Bristol are gearing up to participate in a meaningful charity walk—and they’re encouraging others to join their cause. Jenny, Simon, Greg, … Read More
Somerset Community Hospitals Face Proposed Bed Closures and Reconfigurations Tuesday, July 22, 2025 somerset nhs communityhospitals bedclosures healthcare pathwaycare patientcare transparency publicconsultation hospitalbeds Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is proposing changes to inpatient beds across its 11 community hospitals, potentially closing, relocating, or repurposing them to focus on treating more patients closer to home. These hospitals, … Read More