NHS Worker Rebuked for Offensive Social Media Posts Tuesday, February 4, 2025 nhs worker offensive social media posts reprimand discriminatory intolerant yeovil hospital An NHS worker, Paul Tew, has been reprimanded for posting offensive content on Facebook between 2015 and December 2024. The posts, made by an account claiming Tew works for Yeovil District Hospital, included derogatory … Read More
High Rates of Childhood Obesity in Somerset Exceed National Average Monday, November 11, 2024 obesity children somerset nhs statistics public health prevention intervention public policy urgent action New NHS figures reveal concerning trends in childhood obesity within Somerset. More than a third of 10-and-11-year-olds in the county are either obese or overweight, with 20.5% classified as obese and a further 14.8% as … Read More
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