Over the past four years, more than 4,000 individuals in Wiltshire and Swindon have sought emergency care at Great Western Hospital for dental pain, highlighting a mounting crisis in NHS dental access across the region. …
Somerset’s two principal hospitals, Musgrove Park and Yeovil, are participating in a groundbreaking national trial that aims to transform sepsis treatment within the NHS by evaluating shorter antibiotic courses. The Somerset …
Two key hospitals in Somerset—Musgrove Park and Yeovil—are part of a pioneering national trial that may revolutionize sepsis treatment across the NHS. Somerset NHS Foundation Trust recently confirmed its involvement in the …
Ambulance services in Bath are grappling with a mounting crisis, as delays in hospital transfers intensify pressure on emergency responders, warns Bath’s Liberal Democrat MP, Wera Hobhouse. On July 11, Mrs Hobhouse visited …
Concerns are mounting over the future of Crewkerne Community Hospital as local MP Adam Dance urges urgent assurances to protect its inpatient beds. Responding to mounting public worries, Mr. Dance revealed he has received …
Crewkerne Community Hospital, a vital healthcare facility in Somerset, may see all of its 20 inpatient beds closed as part of ongoing NHS service evaluations. While no final decision has been made, reports indicate staff have …
Last week marked one year since the general election that saw Sir Keir Starmer lead Labour back into government after 14 years in opposition. As Somerset’s local democracy reporter, I’ve looked back over the past 12 months to …
NHS Somerset has addressed concerns raised by Liberal Democrat MP Rachel Gilmour regarding GP availability in Minehead. During a Westminster Hall debate, the MP, representing Tiverton and Minehead, stated, “In Minehead, there …
NHS Somerset has responded to concerns raised by Liberal Democrat MP Rachel Gilmour regarding GP availability in Minehead. During a Westminster Hall debate, Gilmour highlighted that only one GP was serving 11,000 patients in …
Bath’s Member of Parliament, Wera Hobhouse, is urging the government to urgently reform breast cancer screening protocols in the forthcoming NHS 10-year plan. She warns that without action, the current system will continue to …
Revised proposals for a mixed-use development in North Petherton, Somerset, have passed their initial planning stage, paving the way for a new medical centre alongside new homes and a care facility. North Petherton has seen …
GP surgeries across the South West are on the brink of collapse, MPs have warned, as overburdened doctors grapple with soaring demand, deteriorating facilities, and chronic underfunding. Faced with these challenges, some …
A vulnerable woman named Helen Burnell tragically died in July 2019 after choking on a sandwich that was not properly prepared by her carers. Helen, 60, had lived at Somerset Court in Brent Knoll for 45 years. She was …
Somerset MPs have called on the government to urgently address the critical situation at Yeovil Hospital, following the announcement that its birthing and special care baby units (SCBU) will remain closed for at least six …
Heading to Glastonbury Festival this week? NHS GP Dr Gareth Patterson has shared crucial health tips to help you enjoy the event while avoiding an unwanted trip to first aid. Posting on TikTok, Dr Patterson outlined practical …