December edition of Our Somerset newsletter is out now!
The latest edition of Our Somerset is now available. Our monthly newsletter brings together news and updates from across Somerset’s health and care organisations, providing you with a range of helpful updates, news and events from across the county. This month we are sharing information and resources to support you during the festive season and…
Read MoreTop Tips for looking after yourself over the festive season
Including information around which health and care services are open over the bank holidays As Christmas approaches, Somerset health and care partners are sharing top tips on how to stay healthy and happy over the festive season. From ordering repeat prescriptions early and accessing mental health support, to making the most of local services like…
Read MoreStill time for children and over-65s to get protected against deadly flu virus before Christmas
Doctors in Somerset are urging people aged 65 and over to get their flu vaccination now to protect against illness over Christmas and New Year as flu hospitalisations across the South West surge by three quarters (76%) in just one week. Parents of children and young people are also being encouraged to approve school consent…
Read MoreNew Somerset dental practices to provide NHS care for up to 20,000 more people
Up to 20,000 more people across Somerset will be able to access NHS dental care thanks to three new practices opening across the county. Wellington Dental Care (run by Dentistry For You) began treating patients in October 2025, while One Smile Dental – Chard saw its first patients this week. A further new practice is…
Read MorePositive progress made towards safely reopening the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) and inpatient maternity service at Yeovil District Hospital (YDH) at six-month review
It has been six months since Somerset NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) temporarily closed the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) and inpatient maternity services at Yeovil District Hospital (YDH). As the commissioner of the services, we held a formal six-month review with Somerset NHS Foundation Trust to hear about their progress to safely reopen the services.…
Read MoreNovember edition of Our Somerset newsletter is out now!
The latest edition of Our Somerset is now available. Our monthly newsletter brings together news and updates from across Somerset’s health and care organisations, providing you with a range of helpful updates, news and events from across the county. This month we talk about the importance of looking after your mental health, providing you with…
Read MoreNHS Somerset urges families to get their flu vaccinations now to avoid ruining Christmas
In Somerset, we have set ourselves ambitious targets for vaccinating people against flu. Although we are doing well, there are still lots more people including over 65s, school children, immuno-suppressed and 2-3 years-olds, who have not yet been vaccinated. We want to make sure as many people as possible, are protected through having the flu…
Read MoreGet your flu vaccination before winter as cases continue to rise
With winter only a few weeks away, the South West’s top health bosses are warning people to get important protection from the flu virus as soon as possible, with cases in the region increasing. Eligible people, especially under 65s with long term health conditions, are being urged to come forward now so they are fully…
Read MoreHave Your Say: Take the Somerset Health Data Survey
We want to hear from you As part of our work to improve health and care services across Somerset, NHS Somerset has teamed up with Healthwatch Somerset to launch a new Somerset Health Data Survey. This is your chance to share your views on how the NHS stores and uses your health data and help…
Read MorePatients successfully moved from Luson Surgery to Wellington Medical Centre
The team at Wellington Medical Centre have been welcoming patients of the town’s former Luson Surgery to the practice over the last two weeks. Despite the best efforts of the team at Luson Surgery, a two-partner practice with around 6,600 patients, the practice closed on 26 September. Luson Surgery’s 6,600 patients were automatically moved to…
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