Fears Raised Over Proposed Closure of Somerset Hospital Beds Saturday, August 16, 2025 somerset healthcare hospital beds community westmendip nhs closure scrutiny council Wells City Council has voiced serious concerns over the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust’s proposed closure or repurposing of 20 beds at West Mendip Hospital in Glastonbury, along with other changes at community hospitals in … Read More
Bath Diabetes Unit Transformed with Patient-Led Murals and Service Improvements Wednesday, August 13, 2025 diabetes murals patientengagement royalunitedhospitals diabetescare youngadults healthcare collaboration arttherapy nhs The Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust has breathed new life into its diabetes unit through an innovative project that involved patients in redesigning the space. Vibrant murals by local artist Natasha … Read More
Mobile Screening Team Tackles Silent Killer in Somerset Workplaces Wednesday, August 13, 2025 aaa screening somerset nhs men health aneurysm workplaces prevention ultrasound For many older men working in industries or large factories, booking an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening might not be a priority. Although the NHS sends automatic invitations to men at age 65, those working far from … Read More
Concerns Raised Over Remote Working After Baby’s Death at Somerset Maternity Unit Tuesday, August 12, 2025 coroner maternity nhs communication consultant yeovil foetal understaffing caesarean safety A coroner has issued a serious warning following the death of baby Daisy McCoy at Yeovil Hospital in Somerset, highlighting critical safety concerns about remote working by NHS consultants. Daisy’s death, which occurred just … Read More
Baby Death at Somerset Hospital Highlights Risks of Remote Consulting After Delayed C-Section Tuesday, August 12, 2025 somerset maternity caesarean neonatal coroner communication healthcare safety training nhs The tragic death of baby Daisy McCoy at Yeovil Hospital’s maternity unit in Somerset has sparked urgent warnings about the risks of NHS consultants working remotely. A Prevention of Future Deaths report, issued after an … Read More
AI Transforms Patient Note-Taking at Weston-super-Mare Health Centre Tuesday, August 5, 2025 ai healthcare generalpractice technology nhs productivity digitalhealth patientcare innovation automation At St Georges Surgery in Worle, Weston-super-Mare, generative AI is revolutionizing the way patient consultations are documented. Instead of doctors manually taking notes, an “AI scribe” uses ambient voice technology to … Read More