Somerset MPs Call for Increased Funding to Support Rural Pharmacies Thursday, June 11, 2026 pharmacies somerset ruralhealth nhs funding healthcare community government workforce access Somerset’s MPs have united in urging the government to increase funding for pharmacies in rural communities. As part of its 10-year NHS plan, the Labour government encourages patients to seek treatment for minor conditions at … Read More
New NHS Dentist Receives Over 4,500 Appointment Requests on Opening Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026 nhs dentist appointments dentalcare healthcare pensioners access community oralhealth waitingtimes A newly opened NHS dental practice experienced an overwhelming response, receiving more than 4,500 appointment requests on its very first day. The surge highlights the pressing demand for accessible dental care in the … Read More
Care Home Owner Under Fire for Threatening Staff and Invading Residents’ Privacy in Critical Report Sunday, June 7, 2026 carehome leadership staffsafety residentrights cqc elliscombehouse dementiacare governance inspection healthcare A recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report has accused the owner of Elliscombe House, a care home in Wincanton, of threatening staff, barging into residents’ rooms without knocking, and evicting residents with little … Read More
Hundreds Could Be Added to Universal Credit Claims Under New DWP Rules Friday, June 5, 2026 universalcredit dwp lcwra healthsupport workcapability disability financialaid claimants assessment healthcare Individuals with certain health conditions may be eligible for increased financial support through their Universal Credit claims. The amount of additional support depends on when the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) was … Read More
Call for Urgent Rule Change as Type 2 Diabetes Rates Surge Among Young Women Thursday, May 28, 2026 diabetes gestational women healthcare followup prevention nhs pregnancy risk diabetesuk New analysis reveals that rates of type 2 diabetes are increasing twice as fast in younger women compared to their older counterparts. Diabetes UK highlights that this alarming trend may be largely driven by inadequate … Read More
Call for Rule Change as Diabetes Rates Surge Twice as Fast in Young Women Thursday, May 28, 2026 diabetes gestational women type2 followup pregnancy healthcare prevention nhs diabetesuk New analysis reveals that rates of type 2 diabetes are increasing at twice the speed in younger women compared to their older counterparts. Diabetes UK attributes this alarming trend to a significant gap in follow-up care for … Read More