Yeovil, 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…
Read MorePublic asked to help shape the future of acute hospital-based stroke services in Somerset
Today the NHS in Somerset, is launching a public consultation on the future of acute hospital-based stroke services in Somerset. The consultation which runs from Monday 30January 2023 for 12 weeks until midnight on Monday 24 April 2023 is seeking the views of people in Somerset on the future of hyper acute and acute stroke…
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 MoreKnow the signs of Scarlet Fever and Group A Strep
The latest data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows that scarlet fever cases continue to remain higher than we would typically see at this time of year. What should parents look out for? Scarlet fever is usually a mild illness, but it is highly infectious. Therefore, look out for symptoms in your child,…
Read MoreHelp the NHS to help you this bank holiday weekend and be prepared
Tuesday 26 April 2022 Are you prepared this bank holiday weekend? The NHS in Somerset is advising people to make sure they are prepared in advance of the extended break and are helping them to understand what’s open during the May bank holiday so they can choose the right health services for their needs. While…
Read MoreSomerset COVID-19 Vaccination Programme pulls out all the stops to increase vaccinations in the county
The Somerset COVID-19 Vaccination Programme is ramping up its capacity to offer as many jabs as possible, following the national announcement yesterday that everyone eligible, aged 18 and over, will have the chance to get their COVID-19 booster jab before the New Year. Dr Alex Murray, Joint Senior Responsible Officer for the programme, said: “The…
Read MoreCovid-19 Booster Bookings Go Through The Roof As 110,000 People Get Appointment By 9am
More than 110,000 people booked their life-saving covid-19 booster jab before 9am this morning, the NHS has said. Speaking today, NHS chief executive Amanda Pritchard said that the online site was already seeing record demand for bookings as the vaccination programme ramps up in a race to protect the nation against the Omicron variant. It…
Read MoreHealth and care services in Somerset continue to be under extreme pressure
Somerset’s health and social care system is under extreme pressure due to high demand for services, sustained demand for Covid beds, pressure on staffing and the need for social care exceeding the available capacity. Pressures are being seen across the system, in mental health care, primary care (GPs) and adult social care as well as…
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