Reopening of Special Care Baby Unit at Yeovil District Hospital Moves Closer Friday, September 12, 2025 scbu yeovil paediatrics maternity somerset nhs healthcare safety recruitment improvement The reopening of the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) at Yeovil District Hospital (YDH) is making significant progress following its temporary closure on 19 May. The closure, which also affected the inpatient maternity service, … Read More
Somerset Grandmother Triumphs Over 97-Mile Hadrian’s Wall Trek to Raise Thousands for NHS Friday, September 12, 2025 fundraising nhs hadrianswall charity perseverance arthritis hiking cancer hospital somerset In a remarkable display of determination and generosity, 90-year-old Mary Nicholson from Burnham-on-Sea successfully completed the entire 97-mile length of Hadrian’s Wall to raise funds for the NHS. Mary’s incredible effort … Read More
Somerset Grandmother Completes 97-Mile Hadrian’s Wall Walk to Raise Thousands for NHS Friday, September 12, 2025 fundraising nhs hadrianswall endurance arthritis cancer musgrovepark walk inspiration family In a remarkable display of strength and determination, 90-year-old Mary Nicholson from Burnham-on-Sea completed the entire 97-mile stretch of Hadrian’s Wall to raise funds for the NHS. Her inspiring journey raised over … Read More
Bath A&E in 'Permacrisis' as Hospital Admissions Surge, Warns MP Thursday, September 4, 2025 bath a&e nhs emergency healthcare crisis admissions fluvaccine mp winter The Accident & Emergency (A&E) department at Bath Royal United Hospitals (RUH) is facing what local MP Wera Hobhouse describes as a “permacrisis,” as emergency admissions soar dramatically. New data … Read More
Bath A&E Faces Crisis with 76 Patients Waiting Over 12 Hours for Beds Thursday, September 4, 2025 bath nhs a&e crisis healthcare emergency delays ambulance mp winter Patients attending Accident & Emergency (A&E) at Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust are experiencing unprecedented delays, highlighting growing pressure on the health service. In June and July of this … Read More
NHS Somerset Launches Winter Vaccination Campaign for Flu, Covid, and RSV Tuesday, September 2, 2025 nhs somerset vaccination flu covid rsv winter healthcare immunisation publichealth NHS Somerset has announced the rollout of its winter vaccination program, urging those eligible to get their flu, Covid-19, and RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) jabs. Health officials warn that these illnesses can have … Read More