Somerset MP Sarah Dyke took a hands-on look at the pressures facing emergency services by spending a day riding along with an ambulance crew in Glastonbury. On September 29, the Liberal Democrat MP for Glastonbury and …
Leaving a gift in a will is no longer a rare gesture—it has become a vital source of support for many charities, including RUHX, the official NHS charity for the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust. Today, legacy …
In 2002, Kay Mason took an extraordinary step: she offered to donate one of her kidneys to a complete stranger. With no recipient lined up and no personal connection, her sole motivation was to save a life. At that time, the …
A final decision regarding the relaunch of maternity services at Yeovil Hospital is anticipated as early as October, according to Somerset health officials. The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust temporarily closed the special …
Parents and carers can now manage healthcare for their loved ones through the NHS app with the same ease as switching between Netflix profiles, thanks to a new family feature currently being piloted. This innovative update …
Work is underway on a landmark £15 million health centre and GP surgery in Weston-super-Mare, set to replace the existing Graham Road surgery. Located on Sunnyside Road North, the new facility will serve up to 12,500 patients …
Wellington’s newest dental practice, Wellington Dental Care, has temporarily stopped accepting new NHS patients after receiving nearly 4,000 expressions of interest from local residents. This overwhelming response highlights …
A new NHS eye treatment suite has opened in the heart of Yeovil, offering critical injections for patients with serious eye conditions such as wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic macular oedema. Located at …
Somerset’s impressive performance in the newly released NHS league tables will not speed up hospital upgrades, the health minister has confirmed. The Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) introduced these league tables …
Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton has introduced personalised name badges on doctors' medical hats to help patients easily identify their caregivers. This innovative approach was developed by Danielle Checketts, a former …
Jhoots Pharmacies, a well-known high street chain with 140 stores across the UK, is facing mounting criticism after employees claimed they are owed substantial back pay. The Pharmacists Defence Association (PDA) has reported …
Wellington is set to welcome its newest dental practice, Wellington Dental Care, which will begin accepting NHS patients from mid-October. This move addresses the ongoing issue of ‘dental deserts’ in Somerset—areas where …
Weston General Hospital (WGH) has officially opened its newly expanded Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit, marking a major advancement in urgent and emergency care services. This growth was made possible thanks to nearly £5 …
Casa di Lusso, a care home located at the northern end of Bower Lane in Bridgwater, may soon increase its capacity following a new planning application. Situated close to the town’s community hospital and Polden Bower special …
Pop icon Peter Andre and his wife, Dr. Emily MacDonagh, recently attended the WellChild Awards, a cherished charity event dedicated to supporting children with complex health needs. At the event, Peter had the unique …