Somerset Patients to Benefit from Eight Million New GP Appointments Thursday, May 15, 2025 somerset gpappointments nhs healthcare weston investment modernisation labour primarycare nhsreform NHS patients in Somerset, particularly in Weston, are set to benefit from an additional eight million GP appointments this year, thanks to a significant government initiative to modernise local surgeries. The refurbishment … Read More
MP Slams Bus Fare Increase, Warns of 'Catastrophic' Impact on Rural Travel Wednesday, May 14, 2025 busfare ruraltravel transport wiltshire publictransport fares government liberaldemocrats accessibility healthcare sport A Wiltshire MP has voiced strong opposition to the recent government decision to raise the nationwide bus fare cap from £2 to £3, warning it could have devastating consequences for rural communities already facing limited … Read More
New Baby Unit Opens in Yeovil, Quickly Becoming a Community Favorite Wednesday, May 14, 2025 yeovil babyunit hospital healthcare newborn community families opening care maternity Yeovil is celebrating the opening of its brand-new baby unit at Happy Days, a facility designed with comfort and care in mind for both newborns and their families. The grand unveiling featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony, … Read More
Coroner Urges Improved NHS Menopause Support After Somerset Teacher's Tragic Death Wednesday, May 14, 2025 menopause mentalhealth nhs suicide coroner somaticcare women healthcare anxiety somerset A senior coroner has called for enhanced NHS support for women going through menopause after Jacqueline Anne Potter, a 54-year-old teacher from Somerset, took her own life in December 2022. Known as Anne, she died following a … Read More
MP Condemns Yeovil Maternity Unit Closure Amid Uncertainty Over Reopening Tuesday, May 13, 2025 yeovil nhs maternity closure somerset healthcare babies safety trust staffing Yeovil MP Adam Dance has strongly criticised Somerset NHS Foundation Trust for the abrupt closure of the town’s maternity and Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU), highlighting the severe impact on local families and healthcare … Read More
Mum Battling Breast Cancer Joins Hundreds to Walk for Her Hospital Friday, May 9, 2025 cancer charity fundraising breastcancer hospital ruh nhs walking community healthcare Cat Banks, a mother of four from Wiltshire, is taking on a special challenge as she battles breast cancer. On Saturday, May 17, she will join over 300 participants in the Walk of Life, a charity event organized by RUHX, the … Read More