The latest edition of Our Somerset is now available. Our monthly newsletter brings together news and updates from across Somerset’s health and care organisations, providing you with a range of helpful updates, news and events from across the county.  This month we hear about how population health management is helping us address inequalities and improve our…

It has been three months since Somerset Foundation Trust temporarily closed the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) and inpatient maternity services at Yeovil District Hospital (YDH). As the commissioner of the services, we held a formal three-month review with Somerset Foundation Trust to hear about their progress to safely reopen the services. This is a…

Health and care partners are inviting local people to influence how the NHS inSomerset puts into practice one of the key shifts at the heart of the Government’snew 10-Year Health Plan by reshaping the way care is provided in local communities. Moving care from hospitals to communities is among the three key shifts at the…

Minehead Medical Centre has achieved a ‘Good’ rating in a recent inspection from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for the delivery of NHS primary care services at the practice in West Somerset.  An inspection by the CQC in December 2023 found that the previous partnership’s service was inadequate.  In January 2024 OneMedicare were appointed and…

The latest edition of Our Somerset is now available. Our monthly newsletter brings together news and updates from across Somerset’s health and care organisations, providing you with a range of helpful updates, news and events from across the county.  This month we hear about the Government’s 10 Year Health Plan – Fit for the Future,…

Patients at Luson Surgery in Wellington have been promised a smooth automatic transfer to another nearby practice in the town, after Luson’s GP partners have made the difficult decision to close later this year. Despite the best efforts of the team at Luson Surgery, a two-partner practice with around 6,600 patients, the practice has faced…

We are deeply saddened by the tragic death of baby Brendon Staddon and our thoughts remain with all those affected by this devastating case. The conclusion of the criminal trial has brought to light the appalling harm inflicted on Brendon while he was a patient in the Special Care Baby Unit at Yeovil District Hospital.…

NHS Somerset has been awarded Gold Employer Status in recognition of its commitment as an organisation that supports the armed forces community.  The ‘Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS)’ is awarded by the Government to employers that pledge, demonstrate and advocate support to the Armed Forces.  There are three levels of award with gold being the…

The latest edition of Our Somerset is now available. Our monthly newsletter brings together news and updates from across Somerset’s health and care organisations, providing you with a range of helpful updates, news and events from across the county.  This month we hear about our engagement roadshow, Somerset’s Big Conversation 2025, and why we are…