Industrial action update
The NHS in Somerset is working hard to keep services running and people safe during periods of planned industrial action. The British Medical Association (BMA) and Hospital Consultants and Specialists Association (HCSA) have announced junior doctors and dental trainees will take strike action from 0700 on Wednesday 3 January 2024 until 0700 on Tuesday 9 January…
Read MoreHelp with your health over the festive season in Somerset
Bernie Marden, Chief Medical Officer at NHS Somerset says: “Cold weather and seasonal infections can be seriously bad for your health. That’s why it’s important to look after yourself and your family, especially during the winter. Somerset has a wide range of services to help everyone stay fit and healthy. “Winter is often a challenging time…
Read MoreIndustrial action update
The NHS in Somerset is working hard to keep services running and people safe during periods of planned industrial action. The British Medical Association (BMA) and Hospital Consultants and Specialists Association (HCSA) have announced junior doctors and dental trainees will take strike action from 0700 on Wednesday 20 December 2023 until 0700 on Saturday 23 December 2023. Further…
Read MoreSloppy Slippers Somerset Roadshow launches: December 2023 – March 2024
Preventing Falls and Helping People Stay Well A Sloppy Slippers campaign is being launched in Somerset today, by Our Somerset to raise awareness of the importance of staying fit and well to reduce the number of people who fall and end up in hospital. Our Sloppy Slippers campaign is being delivered in partnership with Somerset…
Read MorePlanning permission given for new Yeovil Diagnostic Centre
Planning approval has been given for a new diagnostic centre adjacent to Yeovil District Hospital (YDH) that will deliver over 70,000 diagnostic tests and outpatient appointments a year. Building work is expected to begin in February and the centre is planned to open in winter 2024. The modern state-of-the-art, stand-alone centre on the hospital site…
Read MoreAI to help South West NHS spot people at risk of emergency admission
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being introduced to GP practices across the South West to help them offer earlier support to people at risk of hospital admission. The “Brave AI” system, which helps staff to identify vulnerable patients who may otherwise go under the radar, will be rolled out to 30 areas over the next few…
Read MoreNHS Somerset Board meeting – join us
NHS Somerset Board will be holding its next meeting in public at 9.30 am on Thursday 30 November 2023 at Wynford House, Lufton Way, Yeovil, BA22 8HR. Members of the public are welcome to attend the meeting to listen to the items being discussed and there is an opportunity to submit questions prior to the…
Read MoreHelp your ambulance service this winter
The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is urging communities across the region to use its services responsibly this winter, as it prepares for a challenging period. The Trust is expecting a winter period of significant and sustained demand across its 999 services – a position that is reflected across other health and…
Read MoreNew Dads in Bridgwater offered extra support
A groundbreaking initiative aimed at providing crucial support and guidance to new fathers and non-birthing partners has been launched in the Bridgwater area. While mothers often receive support before, during, and after childbirth, fathers frequently miss out on a similar level of care and guidance. The New Fathers’ Project is set to change this narrative,…
Read MoreParents urged to ensure their youngsters are vaccinated to protect them from flu this winter
Parents and carers of 2–3-year-olds are being encouraged to book their children in for a free flu vaccination, with only a month left before the school holidays start. The nasal spray flu vaccine is free on the NHS for children aged 2 or 3 on 31 August 2023, all primary school aged children, secondary school…
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