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The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is urging communities across the region to use its services responsibly this winter, as it prepares for a challenging period. The Trust is expecting a winter period of significant and sustained demand across its 999 services – a position that is reflected across other health and…

AI will spot patients at risk of needing to go to hospital so community NHS teams can get to them first and reduce pressures on A&Es, as part of a range of tech and data solutions being rolled out across the NHS ahead of winter. Four GP practices in Somerset are trialling an AI system…

Self-care week is a perfect time to think about how we live our lives and make small changes that will improve our health and wellbeing, and that of our family too. Our Somerset have put together a list of ten ideas to inspire you. Jeremy Imms, Associate Clinical Director Primary Care at NHS Somerset said:…

More than half of the 255,000 people in Somerset eligible for a COVID-19 booster have had their vital top-up dose ahead of winter. Somerset began its autumn booster campaign just two months ago and has already given maximum protection from COVID-19 to 137,000 people and from flu to 170,000 people. As the weather turns colder,…