NHS 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…
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…
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