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Dr Bernie Marden, Chief Medical Officer for NHS Somerset, said: “We welcome the decision by the Secretary of State that the requests for a call-in do not meet the threshold for ministerial intervention and the Minister’s view that NHS Somerset is best placed to determine the needs of our local population. “The decision we took…

People in Somerset are being asked to do their bit to help the NHS as services across the county are under significant pressure. In England as a whole, a ‘tidal wave’ of flu infections led to a 70% increase in hospital cases across just seven days – with an average of 1,861 patients with flu…

This month, our newsletter is introduced by Matthew Mills, Head of Pharmaceutical, Optical and Dental services for NHS Somerset, who highlights the vital role local community pharmacies play in helping people stay well by offering advice and guidance on common health conditions. There’s news on the county’s vaccination programme, the return of ‘Warm Welcome’ and…

Somerset’s Take the Pressure Off hypertension campaign was among the work presented to Minister of State for Health Karin Smyth when she attended a public engagement event in Taunton at the weekend. Minister Smyth visited the County Ground on Sunday (24 November) when the biggest ever conversation about the future of the NHS came to the South…

NHS Somerset is thrilled to announce that our armed forces support initiative has been highly commended at the HSJ Awards, one of the UK’s most prestigious celebrations of healthcare excellence. This accolade recognises the innovative approach to supporting Somerset’s Armed Forces community in partnership with outstanding organisations across the county. The commendation highlights the success…

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’re focusing on women’s health – we hear from Libby Hawker, NHS Somerset’s Women’s Health…

Members of the public, as well as NHS staff and experts, will be invited to share their experiences, views and ideas for fixing the NHS, the Government announced today. It has called on the entire country to share their experiences of our health service and help shape the Government’s 10 Year Health Plan.  The public,…

“We understand how frustrating it can be for many to access NHS dental care. Like many regions, Somerset faces significant challenges in delivering NHS dental services, including funding constraints, workforce shortages, and dissatisfaction with the current dental contract. “While we work to address these issues, we are prioritising children’s dental health through preventative programmes. These…

Your guide to getting winter vaccinations in Somerset People across Somerset can now book flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccinations as the NHS rolls out additional protection for those most at risk ahead of winter. Booking is open, with over 10,000 appointments made for the first week of the autumn/winter NHS vaccination programme…