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Media statement: maternity services at Yeovil District Hospital
Jonathan Higman, NHS Somerset Chief Executive, said: “We recognise that the announcement to temporarily close the unit at Yeovil District Hospital is deeply concerning for local people and staff alike, particularly as the decision had to be taken so quickly. Somerset Foundation Trust have told us that they are committed to providing safe, high quality…
Read MoreGet involved: Celebrating International Clinical Trials Day – 20 May 2025
NHS Somerset and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust have joined forces to celebrate International Clinical Trials Day on Tuesday 20 May, recognising the vital role research plays in improving healthcare. Researchers are always looking for ways to find new and better ways to treat conditions and improve care. There are lots of opportunities for people to…
Read MoreImproving Access to NHS Dental Services in Somerset
Improving Access to NHS Dental Services in Somerset NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board (ICB) is committed to improving access to NHS dental care across the county. As part of this effort, we have launched a procurement process to introduce additional NHS dental services in Chard and Crewkerne. If successful, the appointed provider(s) will offer a…
Read MoreHow to treat common winter illnesses
There are many minor illnesses that can affect anyone over the winter months. For many of these, you do not need to see your GP in the first instance as your local pharmacy team can offer clinical advice and over-the-counter medicines to help relieve symptoms. If your symptoms suggest it’s something more serious, pharmacists can…
Read MoreMaking Briony’s Bucket List Dreams come true this Christmas
Making Briony’s Bucket List Dreams come true this Christmas Health partners in Somerset have teamed up with Butlin’s to make a ‘bucket list’ dream come true for a group of adults with learning disabilities this Christmas. The visit to the Butlin’s Minehead resort was arranged after adults from My Day Care Services worked with NHS…
Read More100,000 people in Somerset still to come forward for their COVID-19 winter vaccinations
NHS Somerset has reached and important milestone in the autumn winter vaccination programme, with 50% of eligible residents in Somerset now vaccinated against COVID-19, but there are still many people who are missing out extra protection as we head into winter.
Read MoreSW Regional Hypertension (High blood pressure) survey
High blood pressure (also called hypertension) can lead to serious cardiovascular diseases like heart attacks or strokes. There are usually no symptoms, so you may not realise you have it. In fact, according to the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities, one in four people (12.8m) have hypertension that we know of and a further…
Read MoreOur Somerset thanks the hundreds of local residents who took part in 24-hourblood pressure Test-A-Thon
‘Our Somerset’, the county’s Integrated Care System, has said a big thank you to the people of Somerset for supporting their 24-hour blood pressure Test-a-Thon from 8am on 5th September to 8am on 6th September as part of their ongoing ‘Take the Pressure Off’ campaign. Launching at Mr Miles Tea Room in Taunton, hundreds of…
Read MoreNHS urges more women to take up cervical screening invitations
Millions of women are being urged to come forward for cervical screening as figures show a third of eligible under 50s didn’t take up the potentially lifesaving offer. The latest figures show that as of December last year, 65.8% of the 11 million eligible women aged 25-49 took up their cervical screening invitation and were…
Read MoreVisits To NHS Website’s Hay Fever Page More Than Double
The number of hay fever sufferers searching for NHS advice has more than doubled in the past week as temperatures rise across England. The NHS website has received an average of 11,736 visits a day since Monday compared to a daily average of 4,749 visits at the weekend – an increase of 147%. Visits to…
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