Somerset Rallies to Exceed £160,000 for St Margaret’s Hospice in Record Time Saturday, July 5, 2025 somerset fundraising hospice healthcare community charity volunteers donations support campaign The generosity of Somerset’s residents has shone brilliantly in support of St Margaret’s Hospice, as the campaign “Every Moment Counts” exceeded its £100,000 fundraising target within just 13 hours and reached an impressive … Read More
Somerset GPs Warn of Crisis as Surgeries Face Unsustainable Pressure Thursday, July 3, 2025 somerset gps healthcare rural funding nhs crisis staffing access infrastructure GP surgeries across the South West are on the brink of collapse, MPs have warned, as overburdened doctors grapple with soaring demand, deteriorating facilities, and chronic underfunding. Faced with these challenges, some … Read More
Children’s Hospice Faces £300,000 Funding Shortfall Amid Deepening Care Crisis in Bath Tuesday, July 1, 2025 hospice charity funding bath nursing children healthcare community fundraising crisis Jessie May, a cherished children’s hospice serving Bath, East Somerset, and neighboring areas for nearly 30 years, is confronting an urgent £300,000 funding gap. This shortfall now threatens the continuation of essential … Read More
Yeovil Hospital Children's Services Rated 'Inadequate' Amid Growing Crisis Tuesday, July 1, 2025 yeovil nhs maternity paediatrics cqc safety somerset healthcare hospital neonatal Somerset MPs have called on the government to urgently address the critical situation at Yeovil Hospital, following the announcement that its birthing and special care baby units (SCBU) will remain closed for at least six … Read More
Plans Underway at Dorchester to Manage Yeovil Maternity Closure Impact Friday, June 27, 2025 maternity dorchester yeovil closure somerset hospital births staffing healthcare safety Dorset County Hospital (DCH) is proactively preparing to handle a significant rise in births following the unexpected closure of the Yeovil maternity unit on May 19th due to safety concerns. This closure is expected to shift … Read More
Charity Golf Tournament Supports Musgrove Park Hospital Monday, June 23, 2025 charity golf musgrove donation competition tournament hospital taunton fundraising healthcare sport Taunton and Pickeridge Golf Club is once again proud to host the annual Musgrove Cup, a charity golf tournament dedicated to supporting the League of Friends of Musgrove Park Hospital. The event provides essential funding for … Read More