Emergency department attendance at the Royal United Hospitals (RUH) in Bath has surged by 48% over the past decade, with 17,521 visits recorded in June and July last year alone. This dramatic increase has prompted Bath’s MP, …
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has highlighted a significant health concern involving the varicella-zoster virus, which causes chickenpox. This virus can remain dormant in the body for many years after the initial …
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has highlighted an important health issue: the virus causing chickenpox can stay dormant in the body for years and reactivate later in life, leading to shingles—a painful condition …
The mother of Barnaby Webber, a Somerset teenager tragically killed in a stabbing attack, has shared heartfelt memories of her “super friendly” and adventurous son. Barnaby, 19, affectionately known as Barney, was one of …
The mother of Barnaby Webber, a 19-year-old from Somerset, has remembered her son as a “super friendly” and enthusiastic young man who was always “up for anything.” Barnaby, also known as Barney, was one of three victims …
Somerset residents can now benefit from increased access to healthcare appointments following the opening of a new unit at the Practice Plus Group Hospital in Shepton Mallet. Situated on Bucklers Way, just steps from the …
TV doctor and NHS practitioner Dr Amir Khan has brought attention to ectopic pregnancy, a potentially life-threatening condition that general practitioners treat with utmost seriousness. Regularly featured on shows like Good …
The UK is facing a concerning resurgence of measles, with outbreaks reported in several North London schools, primarily affecting unvaccinated children under 10. NHS doctor Suraj Kukadia, known as Dr Sooj, has highlighted the …
Sertraline is one of the most commonly prescribed antidepressants in England, with over 24.4 million prescriptions dispensed in 2024 alone. This medication is primarily used to treat depression but is also effective for …
Sertraline remains the most commonly prescribed antidepressant in England, with over 24.4 million items dispensed in 2024 alone. This prescription-only medication plays a crucial role in treating depression and a range of …
Somerset health authorities have yet to decide whether the closed Oscar Mayer factory in Chard will be converted into a new NHS health hub. The factory, situated on A358 Furnham Road, closed in August 2021, resulting in 860 …
Asthma affects around 7.2 million people in the UK, which is roughly eight in every 100 individuals, according to data from Asthma and Lung UK. Dr. Suraj Kukadia, commonly known as Dr. Sooj, has shed light on how asthma is …
Breathlessness can be more than just a fleeting discomfort—it may signal an underlying health condition such as asthma, which affects around eight in every 100 people in the UK. Dr Suraj Kukadia, popularly known as Dr Sooj, …
The anticipated merger of seven GP surgeries in Somerset has been postponed due to unforeseen legal complications. Symphony Healthcare Services, which manages these surgeries through four contracts within the South Somerset …
The planned merger of seven GP surgeries in Somerset has been postponed owing to unresolved legal issues. Symphony Healthcare Services, a subsidiary of the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, currently manages these seven …