Community Unites to Save Taunton’s Vital Hydrotherapy Pool Amid Funding Shortfall Saturday, November 29, 2025 hydrotherapy taunton community fundraising disabilityservices compasswellbeing rehabilitation healthcare charity support The beloved hydrotherapy pool at Compass Wellbeing in Taunton faces closure unless urgent repair funding of £35,000 is secured. This essential facility, operated by the local charity Compass Disability Services, supports … Read More
‘It was my worst nightmare’: One woman’s relentless fight to save her rescue dog Wally Tuesday, November 11, 2025 rescue dog veterinary injury recovery insurance fundraising community animalcare rehabilitation Wally, a six-year-old Lurcher full of energy and affection, was enjoying his usual walk along the marshland when tragedy struck. Hidden within the tall grass lay a rusty metal pole, which Wally collided with at full speed. … Read More
‘It Was My Worst Nightmare’: One Woman’s Fight to Save Her Rescue Dog Wally Tuesday, November 11, 2025 rescue dog recovery surgery veterinary fundraising adoption insurance rehabilitation compassion Wally, a spirited six-year-old Lurcher known for his boundless energy and affectionate nature, never expected a stroll on his local marsh to become a nightmare. When he unexpectedly collided with a concealed rusty metal pole, … Read More
Injured Otter Cub Iris Triumphs After Near-Road Rescue in Devon Monday, November 10, 2025 otter wildlife rescue rehabilitation rspca trauma charity conservation volunteers devon A tiny otter cub named Iris is making a remarkable recovery after being found cold, weak, and injured near a busy main road outside Taunton earlier this month. Discovered hypothermic and lethargic, Iris was barely clinging to … Read More
Injured Otter Cub Iris Makes Remarkable Recovery Thanks to Devon Volunteers Monday, November 10, 2025 otter wildlife rescue rehabilitation devon volunteers rspca conservation ukwildottertrust recovery Earlier this month, a tiny otter cub named Iris was found cold, weak, and injured near a busy main road close to Taunton. Severely hypothermic and lethargic, the little cub was barely holding on. Fortunately, a kind rescuer … Read More
Patients Swap Hospital Wards for Gym Weights in Groundbreaking Community Rehab Program Wednesday, November 5, 2025 physiotherapy rehabilitation nhs community gym health independence musculoskeletal wellbeing exercise 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 … Read More