The February 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 all about the national 10 Year Plan from Charlotte Callen, Director of…
Read MoreNew Yeovil respiratory hub offers timely treatment and eases demand for NHS services
A new respiratory hub in Yeovil, Somerset, has delivered vital care to hundreds of patients with lung and breathing conditions, easing the pressure on GP services and emergency departments. Just one month after opening, the hub, a partnership between NHS Somerset and Yeovil Primary Care Network (PCN), has provided 608 same-day appointments and treatments, ensuring…
Read MoreThe January 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. In our first newsletter of 2025 the joint introduction details the pressures throughout the health system…
Read MoreHow to treat common winter illnesses
There are many minor illnesses that can affect anyone over the winter months. For many of these, you do not need to see your GP in the first instance as your local pharmacy team can offer clinical advice and over-the-counter medicines to help relieve symptoms. If your symptoms suggest it’s something more serious, pharmacists can…
Read MoreThe December 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. In our newsletter this month we are sharing top tips on how to stay healthy and…
Read MoreTop 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…
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