The government is introducing a new scheme to tackle unnecessary hospital appointments in an effort to alleviate pressure on the NHS hospital waiting list. This initiative involves paying General Practitioners (GPs) to seek …
Somerset Council has sold off part of its headquarters, C Block of County Hall, for £1.7m to be transformed into flats for local health professionals and other key workers. The move comes as the council re-evaluates its land …
Kirsty Treen from Chippenham, at the age of 39, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer during a routine medical examination. She recalled experiencing symptoms such as bloating, tenderness, and unexpected bleeding, which she …
A recent survey has delivered a harsh blow to the NHS, revealing that public satisfaction with the institution has plummeted to an all-time low. Health Secretary Wes Streeting has vowed to revitalize the NHS and restore its …
Rachael Morris, a consultant at the University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW), has been awarded a top prize for her exceptional contribution to the care of older people. Dr. Morris has been based at …
Five years after the country went into lockdown, SomersetLive readers and readers of sister titles still believe that the decision to implement lockdown was necessary. However, opinions vary based on geography and readership. …
Lisa Matthews, a 49-year-old NHS worker from Bath, has endured extreme pain for over two years while waiting for treatment for her severe endometriosis. The condition, where uterine lining cells grow outside the uterus, has …
An NHS worker, Paul Tew, has been reprimanded for posting offensive content on Facebook between 2015 and December 2024. The posts, made by an account claiming Tew works for Yeovil District Hospital, included derogatory …
New NHS figures reveal concerning trends in childhood obesity within Somerset. More than a third of 10-and-11-year-olds in the county are either obese or overweight, with 20.5% classified as obese and a further 14.8% as …
A Somerset woman bombarded the NHS 111 phone line with over 6,000 calls in a single month, prompting concern and the need for intervention from a new support service. The NHS 111 service is a 24/7 service, free of charge, …
In response to the closure of two pharmacies in Glastonbury, there has been a significant push for enhanced pharmacy provision in the area. Sarah Dyke, the Liberal Democrat MP for Glastonbury and Somerton, has put forward an …
Amid growing frustration and outrage over expensive car parking charges at Somerset hospitals, the NHS Somerset Foundation Trust has found itself under scrutiny. The trust has defended its decision to employ private companies …
The 2024 Glastonbury Festival kicked off in Pilton, Somerset with a stunning drone display and fireworks over the Pyramid Stage. The highly anticipated drone show, featuring 576 drones, was designed by the local company …
The closure of the hyper-acute stroke unit at Yeovil Hospital has sparked concerns from Dorset MP Chris Loder. Loder alleges that the new stroke services at Dorset County Hospital may not be ready before the existing services …
The closure of the only pharmacy in one of the most deprived areas of the country could put lives at risk in Somerset if a new one does not open soon, it has been claimed. Boots plans to close its pharmacy on the Bournville …