The family of Geoffrey King, a beloved hospital porter, has been left devastated following his death from mesothelioma, an aggressive cancer caused by asbestos exposure. Mr. King, a popular grandfather of four, worked at …
Yeovil Hospital’s maternity unit in Somerset may reopen gradually rather than all at once, according to senior NHS officials. The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust had temporarily closed the hospital’s special care baby unit …
Yeovil Hospital’s maternity unit may reopen gradually in stages rather than all at once, NHS leaders have revealed. The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust temporarily shut the special care baby unit (SCBU) and inpatient maternity …
NHS leaders in Somerset are being called upon to apply greater pressure on housing developers to secure essential funding for Bridgwater’s overstretched health services. The town is undergoing substantial growth fueled by …
NHS leaders in Somerset face growing calls to press housing developers to provide adequate funding for Bridgwater’s overburdened health services. The town is undergoing rapid housing expansion fueled by the construction of …
Patients in deprived areas of Somerset are now waiting up to four months less for elective hospital treatments, thanks to a new prioritisation system implemented by the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. This initiative aligns …
A dedicated Somerset physiotherapist is making a significant impact on the future of neonatal care by securing a coveted position on a leading national health committee. Hayley Harrison, a valued member of Somerset NHS …
At Musgrove Park Hospital in Somerset, a groundbreaking neonatal project is helping infants return home much sooner than before, earning the team national acclaim. The hospital’s neonatal clinicians were named runners-up for …
Seven GP surgeries in Somerset will officially merge after Christmas following approval from local health commissioners. Symphony Healthcare Services, a subsidiary of the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, manages these practices …
Skye Dorland, a dedicated NHS midwife from Somerset, is swapping her scrubs and crocs for sequins and high heels as she competes to be crowned Miss England. At just 23, Skye recently claimed the title of Miss Somerset and is …
Gideon Amos, Member of Parliament for Wellington, has intensified his campaign to reopen or facilitate the sale of the Jhoots pharmacy located in the heart of the town. After months of uncertainty and intermittent closures, …
Elizabeth Murphy, a 60-year-old woman from Taunton, initially believed she was experiencing typical menopause symptoms when she began struggling to find words, type, and spell. Attributing these challenges to brain fog and …
Patients living with long-term physical conditions are embracing a novel approach to rehabilitation by participating in physiotherapy sessions held in local gyms, thanks to a pioneering NHS initiative designed to promote …
With dental care becoming increasingly inaccessible for many, people are turning to crowdfunding platforms like GoFundMe to cover the high costs of private treatment. A recent investigation by The Mirror, part of its Dentists …
As access to NHS dental care remains limited, a growing number of people are turning to crowdfunding platforms like GoFundMe to afford essential dental treatment. An investigation by The Mirror, part of its Dentists for All …