High Rates of Childhood Obesity in Somerset Exceed National Average Monday, November 11, 2024 obesity children somerset nhs statistics public health prevention intervention public policy urgent action New NHS figures reveal concerning trends in childhood obesity within Somerset. More than a third of 10-and-11-year-olds in the county are either obese or overweight, with 20.5% classified as obese and a further 14.8% as … Read More
Somerset Woman's Excessive NHS 111 Calls Drop Significantly After Support from New Service Thursday, October 3, 2024 nhs somerset support healthcare intervention community high-intensity patient ubuntu service A Somerset woman bombarded the NHS 111 phone line with over 6,000 calls in a single month, prompting concern and the need for intervention from a new support service. The NHS 111 service is a 24/7 service, free of charge, … Read More
Government Criticized for Failing SEND Children on Free School Meals Sunday, January 14, 2024 children special needs disabilities free school meals government mps guidance dietary needs legal right intervention MPs have criticized the government for failing to ensure that thousands of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) receive their legal entitlement to free school meals. During a Parliamentary debate on … Read More