NHS Responds to MP’s Claim About Minehead GP Provision Saturday, July 12, 2025 nhs minehead gps healthcare somerset rural recruitment staffing primarycare nhsresponse NHS Somerset has responded to concerns raised by Liberal Democrat MP Rachel Gilmour regarding GP availability in Minehead. During a Westminster Hall debate, Gilmour highlighted that only one GP was serving 11,000 patients in … 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
Somerset GPs Warn of Crisis as Surgeries Face Unsustainable Pressure Thursday, July 3, 2025 somerset gps healthcare rural funding nhs crisis staffing access infrastructure GP surgeries across the South West are on the brink of collapse, MPs have warned, as overburdened doctors grapple with soaring demand, deteriorating facilities, and chronic underfunding. Faced with these challenges, some … Read More
Plans Underway at Dorchester to Manage Yeovil Maternity Closure Impact Friday, June 27, 2025 maternity dorchester yeovil closure somerset hospital births staffing healthcare safety Dorset County Hospital (DCH) is proactively preparing to handle a significant rise in births following the unexpected closure of the Yeovil maternity unit on May 19th due to safety concerns. This closure is expected to shift … Read More
Somerset MPs Demand Increased NHS Funding Amid Growing Health Challenges Tuesday, June 17, 2025 nhs somerset healthcare funding musgrove yeovil staffing spendingreview icb digitalization Following the recent government spending review, Somerset MPs have united in a call for increased NHS funding targeted at the south west region. Somerset faces significant healthcare challenges, including postponed upgrades … Read More
Somerset MPs Call for Increased NHS Funding Amidst Ongoing Health Crises Tuesday, June 17, 2025 nhs somerset funding healthcare hospitals staffing maternity stroke dentistry integratedcare Somerset’s Members of Parliament are urging the government to allocate more funding to the NHS in the southwest following the latest spending review. The county faces multiple healthcare challenges, including delays in … Read More