Proposal to relocate adult mental health beds from Wells to Yeovil is approved
The Governing Body of Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group today approved a proposal to relocate adult mental health beds from Wells to Yeovil. The decision follows a two and a half-year period of engagement and consultation with staff, patients, carers and colleagues in the voluntary sector and people with an interest in mental health to co-create…
Read MoreProposal to relocate adult mental health beds from Wells to Yeovil reaches final decision stage
The decision on a proposal to move adult mental health beds from St Andrews Ward in Wells to Yeovil will be made at the Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group Governing Body meeting on 24 September 2020. Maria Heard, Programme Director, Fit for My Future, said:“Over the past two and a half years we’ve worked with staff,…
Read MorePublic invited to attend virtual event to hear independent analysis of mental health consultation feedback
Following a public consultation earlier this year, the people of Somerset are being invited to attend a virtual event at which the independent analysis of the consultation feedback will be presented. At the start of this year, Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group ran a 12 week consultation on a proposal to move adult mental health beds…
Read MoreFit for my future programme thanks public for giving their views
Fit for my Future, Somerset’s strategy for health and care services, has concluded its consultation on the future location of acute inpatient mental health services for adults of working age and the engagement on the early thinking about future community health and care services for people in Somerset on 12 April 2020. Maria Heard, Programme Director…
Read MoreFurther opportunities to have your say on community health and care services
Five new public events have been announced giving people in Somerset further opportunities to have their say on early thinking about improvements to community health and care services. As part of Fit for My Future’s engagement programme, 48 public events have taken place so far, with a further 33 planned over the coming weeks. These…
Read MoreEat well, stay well – give your immune system a boost this winter
Health leaders in Somerset would like you to stay healthy this winter, by making sure you eat well and avoid foods high in sugar, saturated fat, salt and processed ingredients. Minehead GP and CCG Chair Dr Ed Ford said: “Processed foods (pre-prepared items such as cakes, crisps, burgers and sausages) can be very high in…
Read MoreEssential new guide for Somerset dads – because babies don’t come with a set of instructions
Somerset dads and dads-to-be now have a new practical guide to help them gain the confidence and skills they need to care for their baby and partner, and to be the best dad they can be. Developed with the NHS by Inspire Cornwall CIC – a Cornish-based community interest company – the DadPad gives new…
Read MoreContract awarded to transform adult mental health services in Somerset
A contract that will radically change mental health and emotional wellbeing services in Somerset – and provide a broader range of services – has today been awarded to a consortium led by Rethink Mental Illness Ltd in alliance with nine local partners. Last year it was announced that Somerset will receive more than £13 million…
Read MoreContract awarded to transform adult mental health services in Somerset
A contract that will radically change mental health and emotional wellbeing services in Somerset – and provide a broader range of services – has today been awarded to a consortium led by Rethink Mental Illness Ltd in alliance with nine local partners. Last year it was announced that Somerset will receive more than £13 million…
Read MorePut yourself first this winter – keep warm to keep well
Somerset’s public health leaders and family doctors are advising the elderly and people living with long-term conditions in Somerset to keep warm in order to keep well this winter. Cold weather can make some health problems worse and even lead to serious complications, especially if you are 65 or older, or if you have a…
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