Wellington’s New Dental Practice to Significantly Boost NHS Appointments Before Christmas Tuesday, October 21, 2025 nhs dentistry wellington somerset dentalcare healthcare appointments dentaldeserts access patients Wellington’s newest dental practice is set to offer a substantial increase in NHS dental appointments before Christmas, according to Somerset health officials. The NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board (ICB) has been actively … Read More
New Bath Councillor Stuart Bridge to Serve as a 'Local Champion,' Say Liberal Democrats Monday, October 20, 2025 bath libdem councillor byelection localgovernment widcombe politics liberaldemocrats healthcare council The Liberal Democrats have successfully retained the Widcombe & Lyncombe ward in Bath and North East Somerset Council with Stuart Bridge emerging as the new councillor following a byelection held on October 9. Council … Read More
Digital Upgrade Empowers Taunton Pain Team to Enhance Patient Care Wednesday, October 15, 2025 digital healthcare innovation painmanagement nursing musgrovepark technology patientcare hospital charity The acute pain team at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton is now spending more quality time with patients and less on paperwork, thanks to a newly implemented digital system funded by charitable donations. This purpose-built … Read More
Date Set for Reopening of Yeovil Maternity Unit Following Safety-Driven Closure Tuesday, October 14, 2025 yeovil maternity reopening somerset scbu paediatrics nhs safety healthcare motherhood Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has announced a target date to reopen the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) and inpatient maternity service at Yeovil District Hospital (YDH), aiming for April 21, 2026, provided essential safety … Read More
Bridgwater Teen Secures Permanent Role at Avalon Nursing Home After Outstanding Placement Monday, October 13, 2025 bridgwater nursing healthcare dementia caregiving placement volunteering student socialcare avalon Seventeen-year-old Olive Trowsdale has transformed her college placement at Avalon Nursing Home in Bridgwater into a permanent role, impressing both staff and residents with her commitment and compassion. A student of Health … Read More
NHS Somerset Confirms No Plans for New Health Hub Near M5 at Taunton Monday, October 13, 2025 somerset nhs taunton healthcare development m5 blackbrook diagnostics healthhub alliancehealthcare Somerset’s health authorities have clarified that there are currently no plans to develop a new NHS health facility near the M5 motorway in Taunton. The Blackbrook Business Park, located by junction 25 of the M5, already … Read More