The September 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 talk about the importance of vaccinations to help keep people stay healthy over…
Read MoreAppointment of Chief Executive of new Integrated Care Board Cluster
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Jonathan Higman as the Chief Executive of the new Integrated Care Board (ICB) cluster across NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) ICB, NHS Dorset ICB and NHS Somerset ICB. Jonathan, who is currently Chief Executive of NHS Somerset ICB, has over 25 years’…
Read MoreOne Medicare successful in procurement process for general practice services in Minehead
One Medicare, which has turned around general practice services in Minehead over the last 18 months, will continue to run the practice after a successful procurement exercise by the local NHS. In June, NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board (ICB), which is responsible for planning, paying for and monitoring general practice services in the county, launched…
Read MoreNHS Somerset welcomes Trust commitment to fully reopen inpatient maternity and Special Care Baby Unit at Yeovil Hospital
Jonathan Higman, NHS Somerset Chief Executive, said: “We recognise that the temporary closure of the maternity unit and special care baby unit at Yeovil District Hospital remains deeply concerning for local people and staff alike. As the commissioner of the services, we asked Somerset NHS Foundation Trust to provide us with a detailed update about…
Read MoreSomerset campaign shares real-life stories to mark Know Your Numbers! Week
A former BBC correspondent and the boss of a local coach company are the faces of a campaign in Somerset encouraging people to know their blood pressure – and potentially save their lives. Public Health and NHS Somerset are joining forces with Blood Pressure UK’s Know Your Numbers! Week (8 -14 September 2025) to raise…
Read MoreNHS Somerset launches winter vaccination plans as kids head back to school
As families have enjoyed the long school holidays and are planning to go back to school, the NHS and our partners in Somerset have been working hard over the summer to prepare for winter so we can provide you with the care you need. We know that helping as many as possible get the vaccinations…
Read MoreRob Whiteman appointed Chair of new ICB cluster for Somerset, Dorset and BSW
In May, South West Chief Executives and Chairs from the seven Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) and NHS England regional colleagues met to discuss the changes to ICB geographies and functions, outlined by government earlier in the year. Discussions about configurations were carried out in line with a series of agreed design criteria to help ensure…
Read MoreThe August 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 hear about how population health management is helping us address inequalities and improve our…
Read MoreThree-month review of the temporarily closed the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) and inpatient maternity services at Yeovil District Hospital (YDH).
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…
Read MoreBringing to life the new 10-Year Health Plan – your chance to shape how Somerset NHS shifts care to neighbourhoods for better health outcomes and less pressure on main hospitals
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…
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