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.
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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…
Meeting the challenges of delivering health and care in Somerset
This week, BBC Radio 4 Today and BBC TV Points West have been in…
NHS Somerset response to publication of NHS Digital General Practice Access Data (GPAD) for the first time
“It’s been disappointing for a number of our GPs to see that there are inaccuracies in the data published today. This includes data showing a number of practices are seeing very few patients face to face, when in fact they are performing well above average. We understand this has been caused by a problem with computer systems. We would like to reassure patients and staff in affected practices that we are working hard to make sure this data is updated to reflect the true picture.
NHS diet to help hundreds fight Type 2 diabetes in Somerset
World Diabetes Day – 14 November 2022 With World Diabetes Day just around the…
The Eagle has landed. NHS Somerset invests ¾ million in Eagle Mangar lifting equipment to help those who have fallen at home
“A ¾ million investment by NHS Somerset into lifting equipment in care homes and…
Eligible people in the South West urged to take up ‘vital’ flu and COVID-19 vaccines ahead of winter season
The UK Health Security Agency in the South West is urging everyone eligible for a free flu vaccine and a COVID-19 booster to take up the offer as soon as possible ahead of what could be a difficult winter with respiratory viruses circulating widely.