Somerset Woman's Excessive NHS 111 Calls Drop Significantly After Support from New Service Thursday, October 3, 2024 nhs somerset support healthcare intervention community high-intensity patient ubuntu service 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, … Read More
Efforts to Improve Pharmacy Provision in Glastonbury Gain Traction Thursday, August 8, 2024 glastonbury pharmacy healthcare liberal democrats nhs parliament motion funding services closure 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 … Read More
NHS Somerset Defends Car Parking Charges Amid Calls for Change Friday, August 2, 2024 nhs somerset car parking charges hospitals trade unions fees transparency outsourcing contracts patient care integrated care board frustration concessions infrastructure 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 … Read More
Glastonbury Festival 2024: Drone Show Lights up Opening Night Thursday, June 27, 2024 glastonbury festival 2024 drone weather pilton somerset met office celestial nhs music performers 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 … Read More
MP Raises Concerns Over Closure of Yeovil Stroke Unit Thursday, April 25, 2024 dorset mp stroke unit closure yeovil dorchester taunton nhs somerset healthcare patients 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 … Read More
Residents Concerned Over Closure of Estate Pharmacy Friday, February 16, 2024 pharmacy closure community health deprivation application nhs emergency services vulnerable 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 … Read More