Top Tips for looking after your health over the February half-term in Somerset
As the February school half-term approaches, Somerset health and care partners are sharing top tips on how to stay healthy and happy over the half term. From ordering repeat prescriptions early and accessing mental health support, to making the most of local services like NHS 111 and community pharmacies, there are lots of things that…
Read MoreJanuary 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 cost-of-living support available to Somerset residents, how we are improving access to…
Read MoreNHS Somerset launches its RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) vaccine take up campaign to protect over 75s
The little-known vaccination that could keep you out of hospital this winter 15,000 over 75s in Somerset who are eligible haven’t yet taken up the RSV vaccination There’s a winter virus called RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus), which can be much more serious for over 75’s, and for anyone with a weaker immune system or long-term…
Read MoreNational Maternity and Neonatal Investigation launches call for public to share experiences
Baroness Amos, Chair of the independent National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation, is asking women and families to share their experiences of maternity and neonatal care in England, through a public Call for Evidence. Listening to lived experience is central to the investigation, and the Call for Evidence will ensure that the voices of women and…
Read MoreBounce back in winter viruses as NHS top doctor warns ‘the worst is far from over’
Christmas and New Year gatherings may have caused a bounce back in winter viruses, as the health service also grapples with a vicious cold snap. Figures published today show that the number of patients in hospital beds with flu has risen by 9% on the previous week (2,924), following two weeks where that number had…
Read MoreHelp us, help you, as demand for NHS services increase during the cold weather spell – January 2026
The NHS is here for you, so don’t delay if you need us, but please help us help you, by choosing the right service during this busy cold weather period (January 2026). You can help us, help you by: Please Be Patient Be Kind We will do our best to see you as quickly as…
Read MoreAppointment of Cluster Executive team
Following a comprehensive recruitment process we are pleased to announce that a new single Executive team has now been formally appointed to the new Integrated Care Board (ICB) cluster across NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) ICB, NHS Dorset ICB and NHS Somerset ICB. The new executive team, who are listed below,…
Read MoreDecember 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…
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