MP Urges Immediate Reform of Breast Cancer Screening to Save Lives Wednesday, July 9, 2025 breastcancer screening nhs earlydiagnosis mammography ultrasound healthpolicy cancerawareness women’shealth reform Bath’s Member of Parliament, Wera Hobhouse, is urging the government to urgently reform breast cancer screening protocols in the forthcoming NHS 10-year plan. She warns that without action, the current system will continue to … Read More
New Somerset Medical Centre Depends on Approval of Housing Development Tuesday, July 8, 2025 somerset northpetherton development medicalcentre housing surgery nhs planning affordablehousing community Revised proposals for a mixed-use development in North Petherton, Somerset, have passed their initial planning stage, paving the way for a new medical centre alongside new homes and a care facility. North Petherton has seen … Read More
Somerset GPs Warn of Crisis as Surgeries Face Unsustainable Pressure Thursday, July 3, 2025 somerset gps healthcare rural funding nhs crisis staffing access infrastructure GP surgeries across the South West are on the brink of collapse, MPs have warned, as overburdened doctors grapple with soaring demand, deteriorating facilities, and chronic underfunding. Faced with these challenges, some … Read More
Vulnerable Woman Dies After Choking on Improperly Prepared Sandwich Tuesday, July 1, 2025 autism learningdisabilities care choking safeguarding training nhs somerset neglect disability A vulnerable woman named Helen Burnell tragically died in July 2019 after choking on a sandwich that was not properly prepared by her carers. Helen, 60, had lived at Somerset Court in Brent Knoll for 45 years. She was … Read More
Yeovil Hospital Children's Services Rated 'Inadequate' Amid Growing Crisis Tuesday, July 1, 2025 yeovil nhs maternity paediatrics cqc safety somerset healthcare hospital neonatal Somerset MPs have called on the government to urgently address the critical situation at Yeovil Hospital, following the announcement that its birthing and special care baby units (SCBU) will remain closed for at least six … Read More
GP’s Essential Tips for Glastonbury-Goers to Avoid Trips to First Aid Wednesday, June 25, 2025 glastonbury festival health hydration sunscreen footcare safety nhs firstaid medication Heading to Glastonbury Festival this week? NHS GP Dr Gareth Patterson has shared crucial health tips to help you enjoy the event while avoiding an unwanted trip to first aid. Posting on TikTok, Dr Patterson outlined practical … Read More