‘I was really worried which way ambulance would turn,’ says NHS boss Friday, May 30, 2025 nhs bristol healthcare trusts ambulance services integration patientcare urology reform A senior NHS leader has highlighted a concerning divide within Bristol’s healthcare system — an invisible boundary between two NHS trusts that could influence the care patients receive depending on which side they live. This … Read More
Ten Priorities Somerset Residents Want for NHS Improvement Thursday, May 29, 2025 nhs somerset healthcare mentalhealth access gp infrastructure consultation reform community Somerset residents are calling for significant improvements in their local NHS services, with top priorities including increased funding for mental health support, easier access to general practitioners, and improved … Read More
Thames Water Fined a Record £122.7 Million as MP Demands End to Sewage Scandal Wednesday, May 28, 2025 thameswater sewage fine ofwat waterindustry regulation environment dividends publicbenefit reform Thames Water has been slapped with a historic £122.7 million fine following repeated sewage discharges and unlawful dividend payments. This substantial penalty has sparked demands for a fundamental overhaul of the water … Read More
Over 100 Council Workers to Experience Pay Freeze Amid New Pay Structure Wednesday, May 14, 2025 council pay salary freeze unison employment inflation equalpay reform localgovernment Bath and North East Somerset Council has approved a new pay structure that will freeze the salaries of more than 100 council workers for three years, although 62% of the 3,500-strong workforce will see pay increases. The … Read More
Somerset Doctors' Surgeries to Expand with £102m Government Investment Wednesday, May 7, 2025 nhs somerset gp healthcare funding expansion primarycare infrastructure appointments reform Sixteen doctors' surgeries across Somerset are set for expansion and improvement thanks to a £102 million funding boost from the UK Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC). Announced on May 6, this investment will be … Read More
Lib Dems Win Most Seats in Wiltshire Elections Amid Tory Squeeze by Reform Sunday, May 4, 2025 wiltshire elections liberal democrats tory reform electoral map conservative council seats county hall The recent local elections in Wiltshire saw a significant shift in the political landscape, with the Liberal Democrats emerging as the largest party in the county’s council chamber. The electoral map, once dominated by … Read More