Somerset MPs Call for Increased Funding to Support Rural Pharmacies Thursday, June 11, 2026 pharmacies somerset ruralhealth nhs funding healthcare community government workforce access Somerset’s MPs have united in urging the government to increase funding for pharmacies in rural communities. As part of its 10-year NHS plan, the Labour government encourages patients to seek treatment for minor conditions at … Read More
New NHS Dentist Receives Over 4,500 Appointment Requests on Opening Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026 nhs dentist appointments dentalcare healthcare pensioners access community oralhealth waitingtimes A newly opened NHS dental practice experienced an overwhelming response, receiving more than 4,500 appointment requests on its very first day. The surge highlights the pressing demand for accessible dental care in the … Read More
Yeovil Hospital Refutes Claims of Thermometer Removal Amid Heatwave Friday, May 29, 2026 yeovil hospital heatwave thermometers somerset nhs temperature cooling health safety Yeovil Hospital has firmly denied allegations that thermometers were removed from wards during last weekend’s intense heatwave to conceal high temperatures from patients. A whistle-blower claimed that once temperatures on a … Read More
New Green Space to Transform Yeovil Town Centre Ahead of World Cup Friday, May 29, 2026 yeovil gloverswalk greenspace regeneration worldcup culture somerset nhs urbanplanning development Yeovil town centre is set to welcome a fresh touch of greenery just in time for the football World Cup. Following the recent demolition of the Glovers Walk shopping centre, Somerset Council is preparing to open a temporary … Read More
Call for Urgent Rule Change as Type 2 Diabetes Rates Surge Among Young Women Thursday, May 28, 2026 diabetes gestational women healthcare followup prevention nhs pregnancy risk diabetesuk New analysis reveals that rates of type 2 diabetes are increasing twice as fast in younger women compared to their older counterparts. Diabetes UK highlights that this alarming trend may be largely driven by inadequate … Read More
Call for Rule Change as Diabetes Rates Surge Twice as Fast in Young Women Thursday, May 28, 2026 diabetes gestational women type2 followup pregnancy healthcare prevention nhs diabetesuk New analysis reveals that rates of type 2 diabetes are increasing at twice the speed in younger women compared to their older counterparts. Diabetes UK attributes this alarming trend to a significant gap in follow-up care for … Read More