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
Somerset's Best and Worst GPs Ranked by Patient Feedback Monday, July 21, 2025 gp somerset healthcare patients survey trust access care feedback ranking Patients across Somerset have spoken, sharing their experiences with local GP practices in the latest national survey. Over 2.7 million people participated in this year’s GP Patient Survey, providing valuable insights into … Read More
Hospital Overwhelmed as Lack of NHS Dentists Drives Thousands to A&E Monday, July 21, 2025 dentistry nhs dentalcare emergency hospital swindon wiltshire healthcare crisis policy Over the past four years, more than 4,000 individuals in Wiltshire and Swindon have sought emergency care at Great Western Hospital for dental pain, highlighting a mounting crisis in NHS dental access across the region. … Read More