Posts Tagged ‘Somerset’
Get your flu vaccination before winter as cases continue to rise
With winter only a few weeks away, the South West’s top health bosses are warning people to get important protection from the flu virus as soon as possible, with cases in the region increasing. Eligible people, especially under 65s with long term health conditions, are being urged to come forward now so they are fully…
Read MoreHave Your Say: Take the Somerset Health Data Survey
We want to hear from you As part of our work to improve health and care services across Somerset, NHS Somerset has teamed up with Healthwatch Somerset to launch a new Somerset Health Data Survey. This is your chance to share your views on how the NHS stores and uses your health data and help…
Read MoreFirst dentist in ten years to offer NHS dental care in Somerset opens its doors in Wellington
A new dental practice offering NHS dental care has officially opened in Wellington, marking the first such opening in Somerset in ten years. Wellington Dental Care, operated by Dentistry For You, is part of NHS Somerset’s plan to improve access to NHS dental services across the county. Two additional practices are set to open in…
Read MoreSomerset campaign shares real-life stories to mark Know Your Numbers! Week
A former BBC correspondent and the boss of a local coach company are the faces of a campaign in Somerset encouraging people to know their blood pressure – and potentially save their lives. Public Health and NHS Somerset are joining forces with Blood Pressure UK’s Know Your Numbers! Week (8 -14 September 2025) to raise…
Read MoreBig Brush Tooth Brushing initiative supporting primary schools across Somerset
Somerset schools have been taking part in an initiative to promote oral health among young children by encouraging regular tooth brushing in primary schools and nurseries. The Big Brush Club is funded by the NHS and provided by At Home Dental. The initiative supports daily in-class tooth brushing for children aged 3-5 in targeted settings…
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.
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