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Yeovil

Controversial Changes to Yeovil Stroke Services Spark Backlash

The Somerset Integrated Care Board (ICB) has approved contentious changes to stroke services at Yeovil Hospital, prompting an outcry from residents and health experts. The approved proposals entail relocating some stroke …

By Charles Bowser · · 2 min read

Surgery

Transforming Patient Care: Same-Day Hand Surgery at RUH

The Trauma Assessment Unit (TAU) at the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust has ushered in a new era of patient care by offering same-day hand surgery under local anesthesia. This innovative approach has already …

By Charles Bowser · · 2 min read

Slippers

Sloppy Slippers Campaign: Promoting Safety for Older Adults

Slippers are not just a cozy footwear option; they can pose a danger to your health and safety, particularly for those aged over 65. In response to the high incidence of falls among older adults attributed to ill-fitting …

By Tommy Wathen · · 2 min read

Somerset

New Community Diagnostic Centre to Open in Somerset Town

A state-of-the-art Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) is set to open in Weston-super-Mare at the Healthy Living Centre on the Bournville Estate this April. Developed under a partnership between InHealth and University …

By Charles Bowser · · 2 min read