Posts Tagged ‘Somerset’
NEW SOMERSET DEMENTIA WELLBEING SERVICE + DEMENTIA ACTION WEEK
From March to June anyone with an interest in dementia is invited to come along to the Somerset Dementia Wellbeing Service Roadshow. West Somerset has one of the oldest populations in the country and in Somerset, numbers over 65 being diagnosed with dementia is growing faster than the national average. We are hosting the free…
Read MoreStroke Services Consultation: Online drop-ins
Have you heard about the stroke services consultation but can’t make the events? Have you attended one of our events, but want to ask more questions? As part of our public consultation on improving hyper acute and acute stroke services in Somerset, Laura from our Engagement team will be holding online drop in events where…
Read MoreFlu Pressure Rises With Hospital Cases Up Seven Fold In A Month
It is clear this is no time to be complacent and the risk of serious illness is very real, so with nearly 350,000 available vaccination appointments next week it is important that everyone eligible comes forward and gets their Covid and flu jabs at the earliest opportunity.
Read MoreThe NHS is under pressure – How can you help?
NHS services across Somerset continue to be under sustained extreme pressure. A combination of cold weather, concerns about Strep A infections, RSV infections and an increase in Flu as well as other seasonal viruses continue to impact both primary care as well as our hospitals…
Read MoreMeeting the challenges of delivering health and care in Somerset
This week, BBC Radio 4 Today and BBC TV Points West have been in Somerset exploring how NHS Somerset and Somerset County Council is responding to the unprecedented demand on our health and care services, by coming up with innovative solutions to help ensure we can provide health and care where, when and how it…
Read MoreShielded patient list physical activity survey
2,800 people who shielded earlier in the year have told us about their health, digital abilities and physical activity during that time. This will help organisations from across Somerset understand how they can work together to better improve the health and wellbeing of people who are particularly vulnerable to Covid-19 including those living with long…
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