NHS Somerset’s statement on improving dental care
“We understand how frustrating it can be for many to access NHS dental care. Like many regions, Somerset faces significant challenges in delivering NHS dental services, including funding constraints, workforce shortages, and dissatisfaction with the current dental contract. “While we work to address these issues, we are prioritising children’s dental health through preventative programmes. These…
Read MoreSomerset to trial new 111 Service for women to book appointments directly with breast diagnostic clinics without having to make an appointment with their GP
A major update was announced today, by Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting, at the Royal College of GPs’ Conference in Liverpool, to let women with worrying lumps in their breasts, be directly referred to a breast diagnostic clinic, without having to go through their GP. The scheme will be piloted in Somerset by…
Read MoreBookings open for COVID-19, flu and RSV vaccinations
Your guide to getting winter vaccinations in Somerset People across Somerset can now book flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccinations as the NHS rolls out additional protection for those most at risk ahead of winter. Booking is open, with over 10,000 appointments made for the first week of the autumn/winter NHS vaccination programme…
Read MoreThe September edition of Our Somerset newsletter is out now!
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, our newsletter is introduced by Gary Newton from Somerset Open Mental Health – who talks about the Open Mental Health (OMH) alliance, a…
Read MoreOur Somerset thanks the hundreds of local residents who took part in 24-hourblood pressure Test-A-Thon
‘Our Somerset’, the county’s Integrated Care System, has said a big thank you to the people of Somerset for supporting their 24-hour blood pressure Test-a-Thon from 8am on 5th September to 8am on 6th September as part of their ongoing ‘Take the Pressure Off’ campaign. Launching at Mr Miles Tea Room in Taunton, hundreds of…
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 the importance of vaccinations and our vaccination priorities for this year…
Read MoreSomerset marks ‘Know Your Numbers Week’ with a ‘24-Hour Blood Pressure Test-A-Thon’ 5-6 September 2024
Our Somerset is joining a nationwide effort to raise awareness about high blood pressure by celebrating this year’s ‘Know Your Numbers Week’ with a 24-hour blood pressure Test-A-Thon taking place across Somerset during 5/6 September. During the Test-A-Thon, blood pressure checks will be taking place at workplaces including Hinkley Point and Jay’s Logistics, supermarkets including…
Read MoreSomerset ICB selects IEG4’s All Age Continuing Care platform to transform their services
NHS Somerset has selected IEG4 to implement a comprehensive digital Continuing Healthcare (CHC) platform, aimed at streamlining their All Age Continuing Care (AACC) process throughout NHS Somerset and boosting the capabilities of the department. The innovative CHC solution, developed by IEG4, promises to enhance patient experience, improve clinical efficiency, and support better health outcomes. Previously,…
Read MorePatients urged to order repeat prescriptions ahead of August bank holiday
Patients across Somerset are being asked to plan ahead for the August bank holiday weekend (24 – 26 August) by ordering any repeat prescriptions they might need early. The NHS is advising that repeat prescriptions should be ordered at least seven working days ahead of the bank holiday to guarantee that they will be available…
Read MoreSomerset residents share their views to help shape same day urgent care services
Evolving Communities has published a series of reports about Somerset residents’ views and experiences of same day urgent care (SDUC), including recommendations for how NHS Somerset could make it easier for people to understand and access these vital services. NHS Somerset first asked Evolving Communities to independently gather public feedback about urgent care in West…
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