Somerset Health Leaders Commit to Enhancing Mental Health Support Services Friday, June 20, 2025 somerset mentalhealth nhs icb cqc schizophrenia patientsafety mentalillness healthcare funding 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 … Read More
Yeovil Maternity Closure Sparks Deep Concern Over Future of Services Thursday, June 19, 2025 yeovil maternity closure southsomerset healthcare nhs councillor paediatrics scbu protest 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, … Read More
Somerset MPs Demand Increased NHS Funding Amid Growing Health Challenges Tuesday, June 17, 2025 nhs somerset healthcare funding musgrove yeovil staffing spendingreview icb digitalization 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 … Read More
Somerset MPs Call for Increased NHS Funding Amidst Ongoing Health Crises Tuesday, June 17, 2025 nhs somerset funding healthcare hospitals staffing maternity stroke dentistry integratedcare 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 … Read More
NHS Backs New Walking and Cycling Route Linking Taunton and Wellington Monday, June 16, 2025 somerset greenway cycling walking nhs taunton wellington activetravel health infrastructure 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 … Read More
New Somerset Walking and Cycling Route Gains Strong NHS Support Monday, June 16, 2025 cycling walking somerset taunton wellington nhs health greenway transport infrastructure 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 … Read More