National industrial action – Monday 23 January 2023
23 January 2023 During the planned industrial action, the NHS in Somerset is working…
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NHS response to incident involving a bus on A39
Tuesday 17 January 2023 A spokesperson on behalf of the NHS in Somerset said,…
National industrial action – Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 January 2023 – what patients need to know
During the planned industrial action, the NHS in Somerset is working hard to keep…
Monday Blues – other days available
Written by Dr Andrew Tresidder, who has been a Somerset GP since 1989. He…
NHS Delivers 20 Million Flu Jabs As Critical Care Cases Rise
More than 20 million people in England have had their flu jabs as the…
What matters most to you? Help shape the health and care strategy and plans for Somerset
Which health and care issues matter most to you? Make sure your views are counted to help shape the new health and care strategy for Somerset. Let us know in this short survey before Sunday 5 March 2023.
NHS Somerset issues urgent appeal to the public to choose well ahead of Wednesday January 11 ambulance strikes
On Wednesday 11 January, staff at The South Western Ambulance Service (SWAST) will be on strike. It is urging the public to think carefully before dialling 999 during industrial action, so it has crews available for the most life-threatening conditions and can prioritise these patients.
Flu Pressure Rises With Hospital Cases Up Seven Fold In A Month
It is clear this is no time to be complacent and the risk of serious illness is very real, so with nearly 350,000 available vaccination appointments next week it is important that everyone eligible comes forward and gets their Covid and flu jabs at the earliest opportunity.
The NHS is under pressure – How can you help?
NHS services across Somerset continue to be under sustained extreme pressure. A combination of cold weather, concerns about Strep A infections, RSV infections and an increase in Flu as well as other seasonal viruses continue to impact both primary care as well as our hospitals…
Crisis Safe Space expects to save lives this Christmas in Somerset
This Christmas people’s mental health and wellbeing are the priority for health leaders in…
No Place Like Home; helping patients in Somerset leave hospital as soon as they are well enough
Health and care organisations in Somerset are working together to raise awareness of the…
NHS Somerset issues urgent appeal to the public
NHS services across Somerset are under extreme pressure. A combination of cold weather, concerns…