‘It’s already making a big difference’ – guests gather for ceremonial opening of Somerset’s latest NHS dental practice
Hundreds of local people have already received treatment at the latest new NHS dental practice to open in Somerset, where guests gathered for its ceremonial opening on 13 July 2026. Crewkerne Dental Care, commissioned by NHS Somerset and run by Dentistry For You, first opened to patients in May 2026. More than 4,500 people –…
Read MoreNHS England urges those children aged 1-11 years, unprotected against measles, to come forward for their vaccinations
Around a million families are being urged to protect their children against the spread of measles and other potentially deadly childhood illnesses, as part of a new NHS vaccination drive from July 2026. Children aged from 12-months to 11 years old who have missed one or both doses of the vaccine, will be invited as…
Read MoreNHS dentistry in Somerset is on the up with patients benefiting from better access and more treatment
More patients have been able to access NHS dental care in Somerset than last year, showing that dental access in the county is on the up. Annual figures for 2025/26 show more NHS treatment is being provided to local people in the county thanks to the opening of new practices and targeted investment. New data…
Read MoreIndustrial action called off
The resident doctors’ strike that was due to start on Monday 15 June 2026 has now been called off. Please continue to attend any appointments as planned and access NHS services as normal if you need them.
Read MoreLess than one month left to get your spring COVID-19 vaccine
Eligible people in the South West are being urged to get their spring COVID-19 vaccine before the offer ends on 30 June.
Read MoreOpening of third new dental practice brings NHS care to thousands more people in Somerset
Thousands more people in Somerset will have access to NHS dental care on their doorstep thanks to the opening of another new practice this week – the third in the county in the last eight months. More than 4,500 people – about 75% of whom come from Crewkerne and surrounding postcodes – have expressed an…
Read MoreHandy guide to local healthcare and support delivered to 75,000 homes across Somerset
Around 75,000 homes across Somerset have received a handy guide to healthcare and support ‘on their doorstep’. The six different On Your Doorstep leaflets feature tailored local information for people in and around Chard; Bridgwater; Burnham and Highbridge; Glastonbury and Street; Minehead, and Shepton Mallet. The leaflets were developed through joint working with health and…
Read MoreWarmer weather doesn’t lower the risk: Spring COVID jabs to protect vulnerable people in Somerset
As spring brings brighter weather, many people naturally feel more active and optimistic. But illnesses like COVID-19 haven’t gone away, and for some, the risks remain very real. 53% of people in Somerset have already been vaccinated this Spring but the virus spreads easily all year round and can be very dangerous and even life…
Read MoreReminder: Order prescriptions ahead of the bank holiday
NHS Somerset is reminding people to plan ahead and make sure they have ordered their repeat prescriptions in time, ahead of this weekend’s May Bank Holiday. The easiest and quickest way to order your repeat medicine is via the NHS App or GP Online Services which you can do from the comfort of your own home. If…
Read MoreMore than 4,500 people sign up for appointments at new NHS dental practice in Crewkerne
More than 4,500 people have expressed an interest in an appointment at a new NHS dental practice opening soon in Crewkerne. NHS Somerset, the local headquarters for the NHS, is working with DentistryForYou to open Crewkerne Dental Care. The new practice, located at 22 Market Street in the town centre, will be offering NHS and…
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