Somerset Woman's Excessive NHS 111 Calls Drop Significantly After Support from New Service Thursday, October 3, 2024 nhs somerset support healthcare intervention community high-intensity patient ubuntu service A Somerset woman bombarded the NHS 111 phone line with over 6,000 calls in a single month, prompting concern and the need for intervention from a new support service. The NHS 111 service is a 24/7 service, free of charge, … Read More
Teen Overcomes Cancer with Support from Charity Tuesday, September 17, 2024 teen cancer charity support mental wellbeing childhood awareness young lives vs cancer somerset Amelie Williams, an aspiring gymnast and beat-boxer from Somerset, faced a life-altering experience when she was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 11. It was a sudden transition from an active lifestyle to undergoing a … Read More
Dream Holiday for Young Cancer Survivor Thursday, September 12, 2024 cancer survivor childhood leukemia fundraiser holiday florida treatment family support At 21-months old, Bodhi Atterton was diagnosed with T Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia, beginning a two-year battle against cancer. With just over four months left of treatment, Bodhi and his family are tentatively … Read More
Stroke survivor conquers 12-hour gaming challenge Friday, August 30, 2024 stroke survivor gaming marathon fundraising resilience rehabilitation disability awareness support Steve D’Arcy, a stroke survivor from Yeovil, is embarking on a sponsored gaming marathon to raise funds for the Stroke Association. Despite losing the use of his right side due to a severe stroke, Steve is demonstrating his … Read More
Renovation Campaign for Wells Scout Hut Gains Momentum Tuesday, August 27, 2024 renovation wells scout hut fundraising community charity youth support campaign refurbishment The Wells Scout Hut, nestled in the Blue School grounds, has been a hub of activity for over 40 years, but it’s now facing urgent renovation needs. With 130 young people utilizing the aging facility each week and … Read More
Expanding the Marie Curie Companions Service in Somerset Wednesday, August 7, 2024 mariecurie companions somerset hospitals volunteering palliativecare endoflife support companionship community Marie Curie has announced the expansion of its Marie Curie Companions service to community hospitals across Somerset, offering companionship, emotional support, and a reassuring presence to patients and their families. For … Read More