NHS Somerset urges the public to be well prepared to enjoy the Easter holidays.
The NHS in Somerset is asking people to consider their health and care needs and to make sure they are prepared in advance of the extended weekend.
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NHS Launches Spring Covid Jab Campaign for South West’s Most Vulnerable People
The NHS will kick off the next phase of its world-renowned covid vaccination programme on Monday with a spring campaign to protect the most vulnerable, starting in care homes.
NHS Somerset to take responsibility for Pharmacy, Dentistry and Optometry from April 2023
From Saturday 1 April 2023, NHS Somerset (ICB) will be responsible for the commissioning and management of pharmaceutical, ophthalmic and dental (POD) functions in the county.
Somerset Urgent Community Response
We know, given a choice many people would prefer to be cared for at…
Somerset residents encouraged to get Covid booster before programme ends
People in Somerset are being encouraged to get their Covid-19 boosters before the scheme…
NHS South West Issues Final Call to Come Forward for Covid Booster
The NHS in the South West is encouraging people to come forward for their covid booster before the offer ends next month.
National industrial action – Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 January 2023 – what patients need to know
During the planned industrial action, the NHS in Somerset is working hard to keep…
Monday Blues – other days available
Written by Dr Andrew Tresidder, who has been a Somerset GP since 1989. He…
What matters most to you? Help shape the health and care strategy and plans for Somerset
Which health and care issues matter most to you? Make sure your views are counted to help shape the new health and care strategy for Somerset. Let us know in this short survey before Sunday 5 March 2023.
NHS Somerset issues urgent appeal to the public to choose well ahead of Wednesday January 11 ambulance strikes
On Wednesday 11 January, staff at The South Western Ambulance Service (SWAST) will be on strike. It is urging the public to think carefully before dialling 999 during industrial action, so it has crews available for the most life-threatening conditions and can prioritise these patients.
Flu Pressure Rises With Hospital Cases Up Seven Fold In A Month
It is clear this is no time to be complacent and the risk of serious illness is very real, so with nearly 350,000 available vaccination appointments next week it is important that everyone eligible comes forward and gets their Covid and flu jabs at the earliest opportunity.
The NHS is under pressure – How can you help?
NHS services across Somerset continue to be under sustained extreme pressure. A combination of cold weather, concerns about Strep A infections, RSV infections and an increase in Flu as well as other seasonal viruses continue to impact both primary care as well as our hospitals…