Plans to create a new off-road walking and cycling route connecting the Somerset towns of Taunton and Wellington have received strong support from senior NHS leaders. Currently, pedestrians and cyclists must navigate the …
On the second anniversary of a devastating stabbing attack that shook Nottingham, the mother of one victim has accused the NHS of concealing the truth about the care provided to the attacker prior to the tragedy. Valdo …
Health officials are raising alarms over a rise in measles cases across parts of South West England, with Bristol recording the highest number of infections so far this year. The ongoing concern stems from unvaccinated …
Nathan Jones, a 42-year-old painter at the Hinkley nuclear power station in Somerset, has voiced his support for the government’s substantial investment in nuclear energy, despite acknowledging the considerable expense …
Somerset’s MPs have come together in strong opposition to the closure of Yeovil Hospital’s maternity services, branding the decision “disgraceful.” On May 12, the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust announced that the hospital’s …
A proposal to reduce the number of beds at Frome Community Hospital has sparked concern among local politicians and residents. Anna Sabine, MP for Frome and East Somerset, along with Cllr Adam Boyden, have launched a petition …
Ensuring Somerset residents have access to reliable GP and dental services requires urgent reforms and increased funding, local health experts emphasized during the recent “Rebuilding our NHS” event at Taunton’s CIC Centre on …
Local health experts emphasize that increased funding and urgent NHS contract reforms are essential to guarantee Somerset residents can easily access GP and dental services. On Friday evening, May 30, dozens of residents …
Somerset’s healthcare facilities are set to receive urgent repairs funded by over £8.5 million from the central government, targeting critical infrastructure issues across three hospital sites. This funding is part of a …
A senior NHS leader has highlighted a concerning divide within Bristol’s healthcare system — an invisible boundary between two NHS trusts that could influence the care patients receive depending on which side they live. This …
Somerset residents are calling for significant improvements in their local NHS services, with top priorities including increased funding for mental health support, easier access to general practitioners, and improved …
The temporary closure of the maternity unit at Yeovil District Hospital is set to be addressed in the House of Commons next week. Adam Dance, the Liberal Democrat MP for Yeovil, has secured an Adjournment Debate scheduled for …
Approximately 400 non-clinical staff across two major NHS bodies serving Gloucestershire, Bristol, and part of Somerset are set to lose their jobs following a drastic government-ordered spending cut. Integrated Care Boards …
Somerset health officials have postponed any decision on reopening Yeovil Hospital’s maternity services until late this summer, following a temporary closure prompted by safety concerns. On May 12, the Somerset NHS Foundation …
A significant fire erupted on the roof of St Michael’s Hospital in Bristol on Thursday, May 22, forcing the evacuation of patients, staff, and essential medical equipment. The blaze involved solar panels installed on the …