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
£35m Settlement for Girl's Medical Malpractice Friday, April 25, 2025 hospital settlement medical malpractice nhs gbs infection brain damage cerebral palsy diagnosis apology healthcare A hospital trust has issued a formal apology and a £35 million settlement after an 11-year-old girl sustained permanent brain damage and was diagnosed with a range of conditions following the mishandling of the early-onset … Read More
Long Wait for GP Appointments in Somerset Revealed Friday, April 25, 2025 somerset nhs gp appointments healthcare waiting times access technology disparities postcode lottery patient care reform New NHS data reveals that patients in Somerset are facing significant waiting times for GP appointments, with around one in every 12 appointments in March taking place more than 28 days after booking. This proportion is among … Read More