New Patient Hotel in Bristol to Offer Comfort and Family Care for Young Patients Monday, April 14, 2025 bristol patient hotel children healthcare recovery family therapy rehabilitation outpatient Bristol is set to welcome a groundbreaking new facility in children’s healthcare, as plans for the UK’s first dedicated Patient Hotel for young patients have been approved. The Jingle Jam Building, a 12-room facility … Read More
NHS Satisfaction at Record Low, Health Secretary Vows Action Wednesday, April 2, 2025 nhs satisfaction survey healthcare uk reform a&e dentistry gp public spending A recent survey has delivered a harsh blow to the NHS, revealing that public satisfaction with the institution has plummeted to an all-time low. Health Secretary Wes Streeting has vowed to revitalize the NHS and restore its … Read More
Expert warns UK hasn't learned lessons from Covid, despite five years passing Saturday, March 29, 2025 pandemic covid uk lessons expert healthcare preparation supply chains vaccines universities testing mrna vulnerable community Five years after the initial Covid lockdown, Dr. Bharat Pankhania, an infectious diseases expert based in Bath, is expressing concern over the UK’s readiness for another pandemic. In an interview with the Local … Read More
Somerset Woman's Excessive NHS 111 Calls Drop Significantly After Support from New Service Thursday, October 3, 2024 nhs somerset support healthcare intervention community high-intensity patient ubuntu service A Somerset woman bombarded the NHS 111 phone line with over 6,000 calls in a single month, prompting concern and the need for intervention from a new support service. The NHS 111 service is a 24/7 service, free of charge, … Read More
Efforts to Improve Pharmacy Provision in Glastonbury Gain Traction Thursday, August 8, 2024 glastonbury pharmacy healthcare liberal democrats nhs parliament motion funding services closure In response to the closure of two pharmacies in Glastonbury, there has been a significant push for enhanced pharmacy provision in the area. Sarah Dyke, the Liberal Democrat MP for Glastonbury and Somerton, has put forward an … Read More
MP Raises Concerns Over Closure of Yeovil Stroke Unit Thursday, April 25, 2024 dorset mp stroke unit closure yeovil dorchester taunton nhs somerset healthcare patients The closure of the hyper-acute stroke unit at Yeovil Hospital has sparked concerns from Dorset MP Chris Loder. Loder alleges that the new stroke services at Dorset County Hospital may not be ready before the existing services … Read More