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
New Same Day Emergency Care Unit Inaugurated at Weston General Hospital Thursday, September 18, 2025 weston hospital sdec emergency healthcare nhs uhbw expansion patientcare community Weston General Hospital (WGH) has officially opened its newly expanded Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit, marking a major advancement in urgent and emergency care services. This growth was made possible thanks to nearly £5 … Read More
Bridgwater Care Home Set to Expand Near New NHS Diagnostic Centre Wednesday, September 17, 2025 bridgwater carehome nhs expansion healthcare assistedliving planning diagnosticcentre somerset community Casa di Lusso, a care home located at the northern end of Bower Lane in Bridgwater, may soon increase its capacity following a new planning application. Situated close to the town’s community hospital and Polden Bower special … Read More
Somerset NHS Trust Among 14 Named in National Maternity Investigation Monday, September 15, 2025 somerset nhs maternity neonatal investigation healthcare safety trusts equality improvement Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, alongside 13 other hospital trusts across England, has been named in a national investigation probing longstanding failures in NHS maternity and neonatal services. This comprehensive review is … Read More