Somerset Teacher Faces Losing Independence Due to Motability Scheme Changes Tuesday, April 7, 2026 motability disability accessibility transportation fees independence paralysis healthcare education welfare sport Kay Millar, a 29-year-old teacher from Frome, Somerset, who uses a wheelchair, warns that recent changes to the Motability scheme will force her—and many others—into isolation. With mileage allowances being reduced and steep … Read More
New Taunton School and Health Hub at Major Development Site Faces Long Wait Tuesday, April 7, 2026 taunton orchardgrove infrastructure housing development education healthcare planning government community Significant discussions have taken place between Somerset Council and the central government regarding the delivery of essential infrastructure at Taunton’s largest development site, Orchard Grove. Situated between the A38 … Read More
Bath Hospital Receives One-Star Hygiene Rating Due to Staff Access Issue Monday, April 6, 2026 bath hygiene hospital inspection foodsafety digitalaccess healthcare cleanliness reinspection management Saint Martin’s Hospital in Odd Down, Bath, has been rated one star for hygiene following a February inspection, primarily due to a staff member lacking access to crucial digital food safety records. While the hospital’s … Read More
Bath Hospital Receives One-Star Hygiene Rating Due to Limited Digital Access Monday, April 6, 2026 bath dining hygiene hospital inspection foodsafety healthcare digitalaccess reinspection care Saint Martin’s Hospital in Odd Down, Bath, was recently awarded a one-star hygiene rating following an inspection in February. The low rating primarily stemmed from a staff member’s inability to access crucial digital … Read More
Bath Hospital Receives One-Star Hygiene Rating Due to Access Issue, Not Cleanliness Monday, April 6, 2026 hospital hygiene food-safety inspection digitalrecords saintmartins bath healthcare cleanliness reinspection Saint Martin’s Hospital in Odd Down, Bath, received a one-star hygiene rating primarily because a staff member was unable to access essential digital food safety records during an inspection in February. Despite this, the … Read More
Additional Capacity Added to GP Surgery Near Expanding Taunton Housing Estate Saturday, April 4, 2026 taunton killamspark gp healthcare nhs somerset warwickhouse housingdevelopment governmentfunding surgeryupgrade Residents of the growing Killams Park housing development in Taunton can now benefit from enhanced health services thanks to recent upgrades at their nearest GP surgery. Summerfield Homes is nearing completion of the Killams … Read More