Somerset Hospitals Join UK Trial Testing Shorter Antibiotic Courses to Combat Sepsis Saturday, July 19, 2025 sepsis antibiotics clinicaltrial somerset antibioticresistance nhs patientcare research infectiontreatment criticalcare Two key hospitals in Somerset—Musgrove Park and Yeovil—are part of a pioneering national trial that may revolutionize sepsis treatment across the NHS. Somerset NHS Foundation Trust recently confirmed its involvement in the … Read More
Somerset Hospitals Join Landmark Trial Testing Shorter Antibiotic Courses for Sepsis Saturday, July 19, 2025 sepsis antibiotics clinicaltrial somerset nhs infection antibioticresistance criticalcare healthcareresearch patientsafety Somerset’s two principal hospitals, Musgrove Park and Yeovil, are participating in a groundbreaking national trial that aims to transform sepsis treatment within the NHS by evaluating shorter antibiotic courses. The Somerset … Read More
NHS Ambulance Services in Crisis as Staff Sound the Alarm on Delays and Pressure Thursday, July 17, 2025 nhs ambulance emergency healthcare paramedics delays hospital emergencycare crisis bath Ambulance services in Bath are grappling with a mounting crisis, as delays in hospital transfers intensify pressure on emergency responders, warns Bath’s Liberal Democrat MP, Wera Hobhouse. On July 11, Mrs Hobhouse visited … Read More
Residents Demand Clear Answers on Crewkerne Hospital Bed Future, Says MP Wednesday, July 16, 2025 crewkerne hospital inpatient nhs beds community healthcare services mp protest Concerns are mounting over the future of Crewkerne Community Hospital as local MP Adam Dance urges urgent assurances to protect its inpatient beds. Responding to mounting public worries, Mr. Dance revealed he has received … Read More
Crewkerne Hospital Faces Possible Closure of All Inpatient Beds Amid Service Review Wednesday, July 16, 2025 crewkerne nhs hospital inpatient beds somerset healthcare community protest diagnostics Crewkerne Community Hospital, a vital healthcare facility in Somerset, may see all of its 20 inpatient beds closed as part of ongoing NHS service evaluations. While no final decision has been made, reports indicate staff have … Read More
How Somerset Has Fared Since the General Election Sunday, July 13, 2025 somerset labour government election politics nhs transport economy rural reform Last week marked one year since the general election that saw Sir Keir Starmer lead Labour back into government after 14 years in opposition. As Somerset’s local democracy reporter, I’ve looked back over the past 12 months to … Read More