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 …
The latest data-driven rankings of the best places to live in England have been unveiled, highlighting areas excelling in housing, safety, education, healthcare, and local amenities. While several South West regions have …
Rachel Gilmour, the Liberal Democrat MP for Tiverton and Minehead, has called on the government to introduce a “rural premium” designed to attract and retain more dementia carers in Somerset’s rural communities. Speaking in a …
Somerset health authorities have pledged to strengthen their mental health support services following the tragic stabbing of Taunton teenager Barnaby Webber and two others in Nottingham on June 13, 2023. Marking the second …
The temporary closure of maternity services at Yeovil Hospital has left expectant mothers across South Somerset in a state of uncertainty. Local residents and officials fear this pause could lead to a permanent shutdown, …
Somerset’s Members of Parliament are urging the government to allocate more funding to the NHS in the southwest following the latest spending review. The county faces multiple healthcare challenges, including delays in …
Following the recent government spending review, Somerset MPs have united in a call for increased NHS funding targeted at the south west region. Somerset faces significant healthcare challenges, including postponed upgrades …
Plans to create a dedicated walking and cycling route between Taunton and Wellington have received enthusiastic backing from senior NHS leaders in Somerset. Currently, pedestrians and cyclists navigating between these growing …