Victorian-Era Fungal Disease Resurfaces as Eczema Misdiagnosis Spreads Monday, March 16, 2026 ringworm eczema fungal skin infection treatment misdiagnosis health dermatology contagious A fungal infection so prevalent during Victorian England that dedicated schools were established to isolate sufferers is making a comeback across the UK. The resurgence is largely due to many individuals mistaking the … Read More
Somerset Family Battles Rare Cancer, Raising Thousands for Vital Proton Therapy Monday, March 9, 2026 somerset cancer acc protontherapy radiotherapy fundraising perineuralinvasion oncology health treatment A Somerset family’s world was turned upside down last year when Lisa Pugh, 38, was diagnosed with adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC), a rare form of cancer. Lisa and her husband Dean, also 38, who have known each other since they … Read More
Understanding Breathlessness: A Common Symptom Affecting 8% of the UK Population Friday, February 6, 2026 asthma breathlessness diagnosis symptoms lungfunction triggers healthcare treatment management nhs Breathlessness can be more than just a fleeting discomfort—it may signal an underlying health condition such as asthma, which affects around eight in every 100 people in the UK. Dr Suraj Kukadia, popularly known as Dr Sooj, … Read More
'She Deserves Every Chance to Keep Fighting' – Daughter's Plea as Mum Battles Cancer Friday, December 19, 2025 cancer fundraising ovariancancer ukraine family donation treatment surgery somerset fundraiser A Ukrainian woman living in Wells, Somerset, has touched hearts with her urgent fundraising campaign to fund a life-saving cancer operation for her mother. Siiara Nakhmetova is raising money for her mum, Fatima, whose ovarian … Read More
Somerset NHS Cuts Waiting Times by Up to Four Months for Patients in Deprived Areas Sunday, December 7, 2025 somerset nhs waitingtimes electivecare healthinequality prioritisation deprivation patientcare hospitals treatment Patients in deprived areas of Somerset are now waiting up to four months less for elective hospital treatments, thanks to a new prioritisation system implemented by the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. This initiative aligns … Read More
Yeovil Hospital Launches Urgent Treatment Centre to Reduce A&E Waiting Times Thursday, November 13, 2025 yeovil hospital healthcare a&e urgent emergency treatment somerset waiting patients Yeovil Hospital in Somerset has introduced a new urgent treatment centre (UTC) designed to reduce waiting times and improve patient flow in its emergency department. The UTC, located adjacent to A&E, is part of a … Read More