Car Crash Uncovers Brain Tumour, Saving Woman’s Life Tuesday, May 5, 2026 brain tumour cancer diagnosis surgery recovery anxiety mri resilience charity Sarah Bradley, 39, from Somerset, never expected a routine check-up following a car accident to change her life. After the crash in March 2024, an MRI scan revealed a four-centimeter cancerous brain tumour — a discovery that … Read More
Fight to Save Vital CT and MRI Scanners at Minehead Community Hospital Tuesday, April 14, 2026 healthcare nhs minehead somerset ctscan mri diagnostic transport petition hospital Minehead’s local hospital has recently seen the removal of its portable CT and MRI scanners, a decision that has sparked concern and a campaign to restore these vital diagnostic services closer to home. These scanners, … Read More
Woman Mistakes Brain Tumour Symptoms for Menopause, Diagnosed with Two Tumours Wednesday, November 5, 2025 brain tumour menopause diagnosis symptoms fundraising research health awareness mri Elizabeth Murphy, a 60-year-old woman from Taunton, initially believed the troubling symptoms she was experiencing were related to menopause. Struggling with word-finding difficulties, spelling issues, and a noticeable … Read More
Construction Begins on £17.8m Bridgwater NHS Diagnostic Centre to Open by 2026 Tuesday, October 21, 2025 bridgwater nhs diagnostic healthcare somerset construction mri ct community infrastructure Construction has officially started on Bridgwater’s new £17.8 million diagnostic centre, which is scheduled to open by summer 2026. This state-of-the-art facility will be located behind Bridgwater Community Hospital, off … Read More
Stimulating Research: Transforming Spinal Cord Diagnosis Friday, May 2, 2025 spinal diagnosis research brain stimulation mri clinical study myelopathy tms A clinical scientist at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is delving into the realm of magnetic brain stimulation to potentially revolutionize the diagnosis of degenerative cervical myelopathy – a condition stemming from spinal … Read More