Somerset MPs Demand Increased NHS Funding Amid Growing Health Challenges Tuesday, June 17, 2025 nhs somerset healthcare funding musgrove yeovil staffing spendingreview icb digitalization Following the recent government spending review, Somerset MPs have united in a call for increased NHS funding targeted at the south west region. Somerset faces significant healthcare challenges, including postponed upgrades … Read More
Somerset MPs Unite to Condemn ‘Disgraceful’ Closure of Yeovil Maternity Unit Friday, June 6, 2025 yeovil maternity closure nhs somerset scbu healthcare recruitment mps trust Somerset’s MPs have come together in strong opposition to the closure of Yeovil Hospital’s maternity services, branding the decision “disgraceful.” On May 12, the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust announced that the … Read More
Vital Frome Community Hospital Faces Proposed Bed Reductions Amid Local Opposition Thursday, June 5, 2025 frome nhs healthcare hospital beds community somerset petition patientcare consultation A proposal to reduce the number of beds at Frome Community Hospital has sparked concern among local politicians and residents. Anna Sabine, MP for Frome and East Somerset, along with Cllr Adam Boyden, have launched a petition … Read More
Disabled Woman Outraged After Being Forced to Camp Miles from Festival Site Wednesday, June 4, 2025 disability accessibility festival somerset wheelchair camping refund healthcare community inclusion Jayney Gage, a 58-year-old wheelchair user from Wellington, Somerset, was left devastated and outraged after being allocated a campsite two miles away from the Festival in the Hills event in Taunton. Having eagerly … Read More
Seven Lessons on the Future of Somerset’s Health Services Wednesday, June 4, 2025 somerset nhs dentistry healthcare gp musgrove funding socialcare reform survey Local health experts emphasize that increased funding and urgent NHS contract reforms are essential to guarantee Somerset residents can easily access GP and dental services. On Friday evening, May 30, dozens of residents … Read More
Seven Key Insights into the Future of Somerset’s Health Services Wednesday, June 4, 2025 somerset nhs dentistry gp healthcare funding reform musgrove socialcare contracts Ensuring Somerset residents have access to reliable GP and dental services requires urgent reforms and increased funding, local health experts emphasized during the recent “Rebuilding our NHS” event at Taunton’s CIC … Read More