The Bracken Birthing Centre at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, Somerset, was temporarily closed for 48 hours following a reported sighting of a rat within the facility. The closure allowed for a thorough inspection and an …
A man in his 40s is fighting for his life after a collision between his motorcycle and a Land Rover on the A346 at Collingbourne Ducis, Wiltshire. The crash occurred shortly after 10 a.m., prompting emergency services to …
NHS waiting lists have dropped by over 7,500 in Bristol and Weston-super-Mare, reflecting one of the most significant reductions in England in the past 15 years. University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust …
NHS waiting lists have seen a dramatic decrease both locally and nationally, with more than 7,500 fewer patients waiting in Bristol and Weston-super-Mare. At University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust, …
A Glastonbury venue has issued a statement following reports of multiple attendees falling ill during a New Year’s Eve event amid suspicions of spiking. In the early hours of January 1, four people were found unconscious at …
Patients in deprived areas of Somerset are now waiting up to four months less for elective hospital treatments, thanks to a new prioritisation system implemented by the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. This initiative aligns …
A performer was taken to hospital after falling from a carnival cart during the Shepton Mallet annual carnival. The incident occurred shortly after the parade set off from Cannard’s Grave Road on the evening of Wednesday, …
The former Somerset community hospital, a longstanding fixture in the area, is on the brink of a major transformation. After years of serving the local population, the site is now set to undergo dramatic changes as new …
Somerset’s impressive performance in the newly released NHS league tables will not speed up hospital upgrades, the health minister has confirmed. The Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) introduced these league tables …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …