Top tips to stay well this festive season in Somerset 

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As Christmas approaches, NHS Somerset is sharing top tips on how to stay healthy and happy over the festive season.  From ordering repeat prescriptions early and accessing mental health support to making the most of local services like NHS 111 and community pharmacies, there are many things that people in Somerset can do to help…

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NHS Somerset’s statement on stroke services

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Dr Bernie Marden, Chief Medical Officer for NHS Somerset, said: “We welcome the decision by the Secretary of State that the requests for a call-in do not meet the threshold for ministerial intervention and the Minister’s view that NHS Somerset is best placed to determine the needs of our local population. “The decision we took…

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Making Briony’s Bucket List Dreams come true this Christmas

Making Briony’s Bucket List Dreams come true this Christmas Health partners in Somerset have teamed up with Butlin’s to make a ‘bucket list’ dream come true for a group of adults with learning disabilities this Christmas. The visit to the Butlin’s Minehead resort was arranged after adults from My Day Care Services worked with NHS…

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The November edition of Our Somerset newsletter is out now!

This month, our newsletter is introduced by Matthew Mills, Head of Pharmaceutical, Optical and Dental services for NHS Somerset, who highlights the vital role local community pharmacies play in helping people stay well by offering advice and guidance on common health conditions. There’s news on the county’s vaccination programme, the return of ‘Warm Welcome’ and…

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Minister of State for Health Karin Smyth visit to Taunton

Somerset’s Take the Pressure Off hypertension campaign was among the work presented to Minister of State for Health Karin Smyth when she attended a public engagement event in Taunton at the weekend. Minister Smyth visited the County Ground on Sunday (24 November) when the biggest ever conversation about the future of the NHS came to the South…

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NHS Somerset receives High Commendation at HSJ Awards for groundbreaking Armed Forces support Initiative

Team Members from NHS Somerset, ARC and ARK at Egwood at the Health Service Journal awards

NHS Somerset is thrilled to announce that our armed forces support initiative has been highly commended at the HSJ Awards, one of the UK’s most prestigious celebrations of healthcare excellence. This accolade recognises the innovative approach to supporting Somerset’s Armed Forces community in partnership with outstanding organisations across the county. The commendation highlights the success…

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SW Regional Hypertension (High blood pressure) survey

High blood pressure (also called hypertension) can lead to serious cardiovascular diseases like heart attacks or strokes. There are usually no symptoms, so you may not realise you have it. In fact, according to the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities, one in four people (12.8m) have hypertension that we know of and a further…

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The October edition of Our Somerset newsletter is out now!

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’re focusing on women’s health – we hear from Libby Hawker, NHS Somerset’s Women’s Health…

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