NHS Satisfaction at Record Low, Health Secretary Vows Action Wednesday, April 2, 2025 nhs satisfaction survey healthcare uk reform a&e dentistry gp public spending A recent survey has delivered a harsh blow to the NHS, revealing that public satisfaction with the institution has plummeted to an all-time low. Health Secretary Wes Streeting has vowed to revitalize the NHS and restore its … Read More
Senior NHS Doctor Honored for Outstanding Care of Elderly Patients Tuesday, April 1, 2025 nhs doctor elderly care award emergency medicine geriatric hospital patients Rachael Morris, a consultant at the University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW), has been awarded a top prize for her exceptional contribution to the care of older people. Dr. Morris has been based at … Read More
The Verdict on Covid Lockdowns and the Pandemic - Five Years On Sunday, March 23, 2025 lockdown pandemic covid survey publicopinion government emotions schools future mask nhs Five years after the country went into lockdown, SomersetLive readers and readers of sister titles still believe that the decision to implement lockdown was necessary. However, opinions vary based on geography and readership. … Read More
NHS Worker's 2.5-Year Wait for Endometriosis Treatment Tuesday, February 18, 2025 nhs worker treatment endometriosis pain surgery weight medication delay management Lisa Matthews, a 49-year-old NHS worker from Bath, has endured extreme pain for over two years while waiting for treatment for her severe endometriosis. The condition, where uterine lining cells grow outside the uterus, has … Read More
NHS Worker Rebuked for Offensive Social Media Posts Tuesday, February 4, 2025 nhs worker offensive social media posts reprimand discriminatory intolerant yeovil hospital An NHS worker, Paul Tew, has been reprimanded for posting offensive content on Facebook between 2015 and December 2024. The posts, made by an account claiming Tew works for Yeovil District Hospital, included derogatory … Read More
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