People in Somerset urged to choose the right healthcare services after a rise in attendance at hospitals with minor illnesses

As restrictions ease across the country and the hot weather is forecast to continue for the next few days, people are being asked to only choose hospital emergency departments (A&E) for serious and life-threatening illnesses or injuries. The NHS in Somerset is currently experiencing a high demand across all healthcare services, meaning GP surgeries, hospitals,…

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NHS Patients, Staff and Visitors Must Continue To Wear Face Coverings in Healthcare Settings

England’s Chief Nurse has reminded the public that everyone accessing or visiting healthcare settings must continue to wear a face covering and follow social distancing rules. Covid restrictions will end in many settings in England from Monday. However, Public Health England’s infection prevention control guidelines and hospital visiting guidance are set to remain in place…

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Additional walk-in COVID vaccination clinics to run at Bath and West Showground this weekend for anyone aged 18 and over

Following the success of a special walk-in clinic at the large vaccination centre at the Bath and West Showground in Shepton Mallet last weekend, additional walk-in dates are now available. The second walk-in weekend special follows the latest Government announcement inviting anyone aged 18 and over to book their COVID vaccinations. All eligible adults who…

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