Somerset Doctors' Surgeries to Expand with £102m Government Investment Wednesday, May 7, 2025 nhs somerset gp healthcare funding expansion primarycare infrastructure appointments reform Sixteen doctors' surgeries across Somerset are set for expansion and improvement thanks to a £102 million funding boost from the UK Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC). Announced on May 6, this investment will be … Read More
Building Confidence in Crisis: First Aid and Epilepsy Awareness in Yeovil Tuesday, May 6, 2025 epilepsy firstaid awareness training yeovil charity seizures healthcare community A unique first aid awareness class, focusing on seizure response, was recently held in Yeovil to equip families caring for children with epilepsy with essential emergency skills. This event was the result of a dynamic … Read More
MP advocates for lesbian rights during Lesbian Visibility Week Thursday, May 1, 2025 lesbian mp inequality mentalhealth discrimination lgbtq+ healthcare lesbianvisibilityweek socialjustice rights During Lesbian Visibility Week, Liberal Democrat MP Sarah Dyke of Glastonbury and Somerton delivered a compelling speech at the House of Commons, highlighting the persistent inequality and challenges faced by lesbian women in … Read More
NHS Hospitals in Crisis: MPs Issue Dire Warnings Tuesday, April 29, 2025 nhs hospitals crisis mps infrastructure investment healthcare facilities government services MPs have issued stark warnings over the dire condition of NHS hospitals, citing failing infrastructure, overwhelmed services, and unsafe facilities across the South West and beyond. They called for a 10-year investment … Read More
NHS Hospitals in Crisis as Staff Reportedly Faint in 30C Heat Tuesday, April 29, 2025 nhs hospitals crisis mps infrastructure investment healthcare conditions staff services Warning signs about the dire state of NHS hospitals have been raised by MPs, who highlighted failing infrastructure, overwhelmed services, and unsafe facilities in the South West and beyond. The call for urgent action comes … Read More
Frustration as Musgrove Hospital Upgrade Delayed Until 2033 Sunday, April 27, 2025 somerset mps musgrove hospital upgrade delays funding nhs infrastructure healthcare government The decision to delay the much-needed upgrades at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton until 2033 has sparked outrage among Somerset MPs. The government’s refusal to provide funding for urgent repairs as part of the new … Read More