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November 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 MoreGrowing success’ with NHS Somerset Armed Forces & National Trust Dunster Castle
A successful initiative between NHS Somerset Armed Forces team and the National Trust at Dunster Castle goes from strength to strength. ‘Project Orchard’ is a collaboration between both organisations to support military veterans and their friends and families, across Somerset, to come together and transform an overgrown woodland area in West Somerset into a blossoming…
Read MoreThe September 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 vaccinations to help keep people stay healthy over…
Read MoreAppointment of Chief Executive of new Integrated Care Board Cluster
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Jonathan Higman as the Chief Executive of 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. Jonathan, who is currently Chief Executive of NHS Somerset ICB, has over 25 years’…
Read MoreOne Medicare successful in procurement process for general practice services in Minehead
One Medicare, which has turned around general practice services in Minehead over the last 18 months, will continue to run the practice after a successful procurement exercise by the local NHS. In June, NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board (ICB), which is responsible for planning, paying for and monitoring general practice services in the county, launched…
Read MoreNHS Somerset welcomes Trust commitment to fully reopen inpatient maternity and Special Care Baby Unit at Yeovil Hospital
Jonathan Higman, NHS Somerset Chief Executive, said: “We recognise that the temporary closure of the maternity unit and special care baby unit at Yeovil District Hospital remains deeply concerning for local people and staff alike. As the commissioner of the services, we asked Somerset NHS Foundation Trust to provide us with a detailed update about…
Read MoreNHS Somerset launches winter vaccination plans as kids head back to school
As families have enjoyed the long school holidays and are planning to go back to school, the NHS and our partners in Somerset have been working hard over the summer to prepare for winter so we can provide you with the care you need. We know that helping as many as possible get the vaccinations…
Read MoreThe August 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 hear about how population health management is helping us address inequalities and improve our…
Read MoreThree-month review of the temporarily closed the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) and inpatient maternity services at Yeovil District Hospital (YDH).
It has been three months since Somerset Foundation Trust 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 three-month review with Somerset Foundation Trust to hear about their progress to safely reopen the services. This is a…
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