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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

Friday, January 26, 2024 yeovil stroke services somerset health nhs controversy patients public healthcare

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 … Read More

Sunday, January 21, 2024 surgery patient care hand surgery tau local anesthetic royal united hospitals bath nhs trauma assessment unit carpal tunnel syndrome skin lesions efficiency innovation

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 … Read More

Saturday, January 13, 2024 slippers falls older adults safety campaign somerset nhs sasp prevention roadshows

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 … Read More

Thursday, December 28, 2023 somerset diagnostic centre cancer heart lung inhealth nhs weston-super-mare

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 … Read More