Media statement: maternity services at Yeovil District Hospital
Jonathan Higman, NHS Somerset Chief Executive, said: “We recognise that the announcement to temporarily close the unit at Yeovil District Hospital is deeply concerning for local people and staff alike, particularly as the decision had to be taken so quickly. Somerset Foundation Trust have told us that they are committed to providing safe, high quality…
Read MoreGet involved: Celebrating International Clinical Trials Day – 20 May 2025
NHS Somerset and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust have joined forces to celebrate International Clinical Trials Day on Tuesday 20 May, recognising the vital role research plays in improving healthcare. Researchers are always looking for ways to find new and better ways to treat conditions and improve care. There are lots of opportunities for people to…
Read More70% of people in Somerset with weakened immune systems still need spring COVID-19 vaccination
With just under six weeks left before the vaccination offer ends, the NHS is urging those at highest risk of serious illness from COVID-19 to come forward for their spring dose and boost their protection. Weekly vaccination data shows NHS teams in the region have delivered 53,000 jabs since the rollout began on 1 April…
Read MoreBorrow a life-saving blood pressure testing kit from your local library this World Hypertension Day
People in Somerset are being reminded they can borrow more than just books from their local library with free blood pressure monitors available alongside the latest bestsellers. Somerset Council and NHS Somerset are marking World Hypertension Day on Saturday, 17 May, and are encouraging local people to borrow a blood pressure testing kit to check…
Read MoreThe April 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 some of the fabulous projects and initiatives taking place across the…
Read MoreNHS Somerset shares tips and information to keep you healthy this Easter
With the Easter holidays fast approaching, NHS Somerset is sharing some handy tips to keep you and your family healthy over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend. Repeat prescriptions If you think you’re likely to run out of medication over the Easter bank holiday, please put your repeat prescription in this week. GPs and many pharmacies…
Read MoreThe March 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 the launch of NHS Somerset and Somerset Council’s joint Smokefree Somerset…
Read MoreNHS teams thanked as county’s health service hits financial balance this year – and unveils plans to do the same in 2025/26
NHS teams across Somerset have been thanked for their role in helping the county’s health service live within its means and achieve financial balance this year, 2024-25. Papers published by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board, the local headquarters of the NHS in the county, show that spending will come in on budget and within the…
Read MoreImproving Access to NHS Dental Services in Somerset
Improving Access to NHS Dental Services in Somerset NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board (ICB) is committed to improving access to NHS dental care across the county. As part of this effort, we have launched a procurement process to introduce additional NHS dental services in Chard and Crewkerne. If successful, the appointed provider(s) will offer a…
Read MoreNHS Somerset and Somerset Council launch Smokefree Somerset Campaign on National No Smoking Day – 12 March to encourage 45,000 smokers to quit by 2030
On Wednesday 12 March, as part of National No Smoking Day, a five-year Smokefree Somerset campaign is being launched by NHS Somerset and Somerset Council’s Public Health Team to meet the ambitious national government target of reducing the numbers smoking, so only 5% of our population smokes by 2030. In Somerset, this equates to helping…
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