Concerns Raised Over Proposed Closure of Hospital Beds in Somerset Saturday, August 16, 2025 somerset healthcare hospitals beds community closure nhs scrutiny consultation glastonbury Wells City Council has voiced strong concerns over the proposed closure or repurposing of 20 beds at West Mendip Hospital in Glastonbury, along with additional changes at Shepton Mallet’s healthcare facilities. These changes … Read More
Road Closures and Diversions for Musgrove Park Hospital Power Upgrade Tuesday, July 22, 2025 musgrove power upgrade electricity taunton roadclosures nationalgrid hospitals infrastructure traffic A significant upgrade to the electricity supply network serving Musgrove Park Hospital is set to commence in early August, bringing months of traffic disruptions to Taunton. National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) will … Read More
Couple’s Heartbreak Sparks Transformative Hospital Upgrades in the South West Sunday, July 20, 2025 charity hospitals refurbishment maternity children healthcare community fundraising southwest legacy Following the devastating loss of their young son Ben, Nicky and Neil Halford MBE have turned their grief into a powerful force for good. Through their charity, Time Is Precious, they are driving major refurbishments at the … Read More
Teenage Woman Seriously Injured in Motorbike-Car Collision Near Cleeve Garden Centre Wednesday, June 18, 2025 motorbike collision cleeve injury accident police hospitals a370 investigation emergency A teenage woman remains hospitalized with serious injuries after a collision involving a motorbike and a car near Cleeve Garden Centre on Tuesday, June 17. The accident occurred shortly after 5:30 pm on the A370 Main Road and … Read More
Somerset MPs Call for Increased NHS Funding Amidst Ongoing Health Crises Tuesday, June 17, 2025 nhs somerset funding healthcare hospitals staffing maternity stroke dentistry integratedcare Somerset’s Members of Parliament are urging the government to allocate more funding to the NHS in the southwest following the latest spending review. The county faces multiple healthcare challenges, including delays in … Read More
Three Somerset Hospitals to Undergo Urgent £8.5m Repairs Monday, June 2, 2025 somerset hospitals nhs repairs funding infrastructure dhsc musgrove healthcare modernisation Somerset’s healthcare facilities are set to receive urgent repairs funded by over £8.5 million from the central government, targeting critical infrastructure issues across three hospital sites. This funding is part of a … Read More