Top tips to stay well this festive season in Somerset
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…
Read MoreNHS Somerset’s statement on stroke services
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…
Read MoreMaking 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…
Read More‘Tidal wave’ of flu hitting hospitals – help protect the NHS in Somerset by choosing the right service for your needs
People in Somerset are being asked to do their bit to help the NHS as services across the county are under significant pressure. In England as a whole, a ‘tidal wave’ of flu infections led to a 70% increase in hospital cases across just seven days – with an average of 1,861 patients with flu…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreMinister 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…
Read MoreNHS Somerset receives High Commendation at HSJ Awards for groundbreaking Armed Forces support Initiative
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…
Read More100,000 people in Somerset still to come forward for their COVID-19 winter vaccinations
NHS Somerset has reached and important milestone in the autumn winter vaccination programme, with 50% of eligible residents in Somerset now vaccinated against COVID-19, but there are still many people who are missing out extra protection as we head into winter.
Read MoreSW 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…
Read MoreThe 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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