NHS Somerset Launches Winter Vaccination Campaign: Who Qualifies for Free Flu, Covid, and RSV Jabs Tuesday, September 2, 2025 nhs somerset vaccination flu covid19 rsv winter healthcare immunisation publichealth NHS Somerset has officially launched its winter vaccination campaign, urging those eligible to receive their flu, Covid-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines. Health leaders emphasize that these viruses can have … Read More
Measles Infections and Vaccination Rates as Children Return to School Friday, August 29, 2025 measles vaccination mmr ukhsa publichealth london children immunization outbreak herdimmunity As children prepare to return to school, concerns are rising over measles infections and vaccination coverage across England. Over the summer, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) urged parents to ensure their children catch … Read More
NHS Leaders Criticised Over Planned Closures of Somerset Community Hospital Beds Wednesday, August 27, 2025 somerset nhs bedclosures communityhospitals healthcare consultation publichealth council staffing careservices NHS Somerset has come under fire following proposals to close, relocate, or repurpose inpatient beds across its community hospitals, with public and local officials expressing concerns over potential declines in healthcare … Read More
Somerset Cemeteries Face Issues with Off-Lead Dogs Fouling Graves and Showing Aggressive Behavior Thursday, August 21, 2025 dogs cemeteries somerset council safety fouling aggression petowners respect publichealth Bath & North East Somerset Council has issued a strong appeal to dog owners to keep their pets on leads while visiting cemeteries across Somerset. This follows multiple complaints about dogs running free, fouling graves, … Read More
‘I’ll Fight for Beaches, Health, and the Futures of Young People’ Saturday, August 16, 2025 weston health beaches youth community inclusion economy mp publichealth education For Dan Aldridge, Member of Parliament for Weston-super-Mare, Weston isn’t just where he lives—it’s a place that truly shaped him. Arriving as a teenager when his father’s job brought the family to Sand Bay, Dan’s early years … Read More
'I'll Fight for Beaches, Health, and Young People's Futures' Saturday, August 16, 2025 weston healthcare community youth environment publichealth inclusion economy politics education For Dan Aldridge, Member of Parliament for Weston-super-Mare, his connection to the town was no mere choice—it was fate. Arriving as a teenager when his father’s job moved the family to Sand Bay, Dan recalls humble … Read More