Somerset Teacher Defies Prognosis After Brain Tumour Diagnosis, Vowing to 'Keep Going' Tuesday, May 27, 2025 brain tumour cancer diagnosis surgery recovery awareness fundraising research resilience Jonathan Ingram, a teacher from Forton, Somerset, has defied grim predictions after being told he could be blind and dead within a month. At age 36, during a teaching exchange in Melbourne, Australia, Jonathan was diagnosed … Read More
Stimulating Research: Transforming Spinal Cord Diagnosis Friday, May 2, 2025 spinal diagnosis research brain stimulation mri clinical study myelopathy tms A clinical scientist at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is delving into the realm of magnetic brain stimulation to potentially revolutionize the diagnosis of degenerative cervical myelopathy – a condition stemming from spinal … Read More
Parkinson’s Runner to Make History at London Marathon Friday, April 25, 2025 london marathon parkinson’s guinness world record cure research diagnosis fundraising exercise awareness justgiving A North Somerset man is gearing up to accomplish an extraordinary feat at this year’s London Marathon. Ben Karthauser, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2021, will strive to become the fastest man with the condition to … Read More
Local Fundraisers Brew Up £10,000 for Parkinson's UK Thursday, April 10, 2025 parkinson's uk donation research fundraiser community coffee mornings support neurological charity Dedicated fundraisers in Bath and District have turned coffee mornings and community collections into a substantial £10,000 donation for Parkinson’s UK. This generous contribution marks a significant step towards the … Read More
2-Year-Old Diagnosed with Rare Myopia Condition, Mum Raises Awareness Thursday, December 5, 2024 myopia children lenses eye vision specialist awareness treatment progression research A Somerset mum, Verity Chancellor, is drawing attention to the rising occurrence of myopia in young children, after her two-year-old daughter was diagnosed with the condition and received specialized treatment. Verity noticed … Read More
University of Bath Named Southwest's Best in Sunday Times Good University Guide Friday, September 20, 2024 university bath southwest ranking education sports students research campus scholarships The University of Bath has been recognized as the top university in the Southwest region, securing the number one spot in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025. Known for consistently holding a position in … Read More