Thank you to everyone who took part in our consultation on stroke services
Our public consultation on hospital based acute stroke services in Somerset has now closed. Thank you to everyone who has taken part and provided feedback. Stroke is a sudden and life-changing event, and is a leading cause of death and disability in the UK. Over recent years, there have been significant advances in proven, highly effective…
Read MoreAcute hospital-based stroke services in Somerset – one week left to have your say
On 30 January, the NHS in Somerset, launched a public consultation on the future of acute hospital-based stroke services in Somerset. The consultation runs for 12 weeks until midnight on Monday 24 April 2023. There is one week left for you to tell us your views on the proposed options for the future of hyper…
Read MoreNHS Somerset urges the public to be well prepared to enjoy the Easter holidays.
Are you ready for the Easter break? While many of us will be busy making sure our food cupboards are stocked and making plans with friends and family, the NHS in Somerset is asking people to consider their health and care needs and to make sure they are prepared in advance of the extended weekend.…
Read MoreNHS Launches Spring Covid Jab Campaign for South West’s Most Vulnerable People
The NHS will kick off the next phase of its world-renowned covid vaccination programme on Monday with a spring campaign to protect the most vulnerable, starting in care homes. Around 3 million people in the South West will be eligible for a spring covid jab, including over 75s, those with a weakened immune system and…
Read MoreNHS Somerset to take responsibility for Pharmacy, Dentistry and Optometry from April 2023
From Saturday 1 April 2023, NHS Somerset (ICB) will be responsible for the commissioning and management of pharmaceutical, ophthalmic and dental (POD) services in the county. These services have previously been commissioned and managed by NHS England, but this change will mean that NHS Somerset will be responsible for a broader range of functions and enabling,…
Read MoreThe NHS is turning 75 we need your help to tell our Somerset Story
This year, on Wednesday 5 July the NHS is celebrating a big birthday – an amazing 75 years old. Formed at a time of great uncertainty in 1948 but created with optimism and hope the founding principles of the NHS remain as relevant and valued today as they did then. While a lot has changed…
Read MoreNEW 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 MoreYeovil, join the conversation – Yeovil Rugby Club, 2-4pm, Tuesday 21 February
As part of our public consultation on improving hyper acute and acute stroke services in Somerset we’re going to be out and about – dropping in to community groups and holding drop in events and meetings. Come along and join us to find out more about the proposals for improving hyper acute and acute stroke…
Read MoreYeovil, join the conversation – tell us what you think about our plans for improving hospital stroke care – drop in and see us at Westlands Entertainment Centre – Wednesday 1 Feb, 10-12
As part of our public consultation on improving hyper acute and acute stroke services in Somerset we’re going to be out and about – dropping in to community groups and holding drop in events. Come along and see us to find out more about the proposals for improving hyper acute and acute stroke care in…
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