At Musgrove Park Hospital in Somerset, a groundbreaking neonatal project is helping infants return home much sooner than before, earning the team national acclaim. The hospital’s neonatal clinicians were named runners-up for …
Seven GP surgeries in Somerset will officially merge after Christmas following approval from local health commissioners. Symphony Healthcare Services, a subsidiary of the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, manages these practices …
Skye Dorland, a dedicated NHS midwife from Somerset, is swapping her scrubs and crocs for sequins and high heels as she competes to be crowned Miss England. At just 23, Skye recently claimed the title of Miss Somerset and is …
Gideon Amos, Member of Parliament for Wellington, has intensified his campaign to reopen or facilitate the sale of the Jhoots pharmacy located in the heart of the town. After months of uncertainty and intermittent closures, …
Elizabeth Murphy, a 60-year-old woman from Taunton, initially believed she was experiencing typical menopause symptoms when she began struggling to find words, type, and spell. Attributing these challenges to brain fog and …
Patients living with long-term physical conditions are embracing a novel approach to rehabilitation by participating in physiotherapy sessions held in local gyms, thanks to a pioneering NHS initiative designed to promote …
With dental care becoming increasingly inaccessible for many, people are turning to crowdfunding platforms like GoFundMe to cover the high costs of private treatment. A recent investigation by The Mirror, part of its Dentists …
As access to NHS dental care remains limited, a growing number of people are turning to crowdfunding platforms like GoFundMe to afford essential dental treatment. An investigation by The Mirror, part of its Dentists for All …
The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is urgently inviting compassionate and dedicated individuals in Somerset to join its Community First Responder (CFR) network. These volunteers play a critical …
Dame Mary Berry, the beloved former Great British Bake Off judge, has made a clear and concise statement regarding Donald Trump’s contentious remarks about vaccines. When asked about Trump’s baseless claims linking vaccines …
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has paid more than £23 million in compensation for birth injury claims over the past five years, underscoring growing concerns about maternity care quality both locally and across England. Data …
For many cancer patients in Weston-super-Mare, the exhausting daily trip to Bristol for radiotherapy may soon be a thing of the past. University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) has launched a …
A once-derelict former bank building in Glastonbury has been revitalized and reopened today as a modern Health and Wellbeing Hub, providing a much-needed centre for holistic care. St Dunstan’s House, a Grade II listed …
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 …
Wellington’s newest dental practice is set to offer a substantial increase in NHS dental appointments before Christmas, according to Somerset health officials. The NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board (ICB) has been actively …