Boost your health this winter
Find out where to get healthcare and support this winter including where to get vaccinated for flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccinations across Somerset
Help us help you during the cold winter spell (January 2026)
With the amber weather alert extended to this weekend (9-11 January), there are heavy pressures across Somerset on our NHS services including GP surgeries, ambulances, mental health, A&E departments and community services.
Flu and other winter-related illnesses such as norovirus (vomiting and diarrhoea), as well as accidents in the icy conditions, are all taking their toll.
Click on the button below to find out more about where to go for the healthcare help you need.
Trust planning to fully reopen the Special Care Baby Unit and inpatient maternity service at Yeovil District Hospital - NHS Somerset welcomes news of reopening.
How We Care In Somerset
Watch our video showcasing how your local GP surgery, community pharmacy, adult social care and hospitals are able to care for you in Somerset. By working together we can make sure you get the right care, in the right place, at the right time.
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