Somerset MPs Call for Increased Funding to Support Rural Pharmacies Thursday, June 11, 2026 pharmacies somerset ruralhealth nhs funding healthcare community government workforce access Somerset’s MPs have united in urging the government to increase funding for pharmacies in rural communities. As part of its 10-year NHS plan, the Labour government encourages patients to seek treatment for minor conditions at … Read More
North Somerset Village Faces Permanent Closure of GP Surgery Sunday, March 15, 2026 congresbury gpsurgery healthcare ruralhealth northsomerset medicalfacilities communityhealth publictransport healthfunding surgeryclosure sport Congresbury’s GP surgery, temporarily closed since 2022, is now at risk of permanent closure. Mendip Vale Medical Group, which operates the practice, has proposed making the closure official due to significant challenges with … Read More
NHS Responds to MP’s Claim About Minehead GP Availability Saturday, July 12, 2025 nhs minehead gp healthcare staffing ruralhealth somerset medicalcentre recruitment healthservices NHS Somerset has addressed concerns raised by Liberal Democrat MP Rachel Gilmour regarding GP availability in Minehead. During a Westminster Hall debate, the MP, representing Tiverton and Minehead, stated, “In Minehead, there … Read More