Health

Wellington animal hospital invests in anaesthesia care for pets

Wellington animal hospital invests in anaesthesia care for pets

A Somerset community dietitian has gained a top prize in the prestigious 2024 Dr Falk Pharma/Guts UK Charity national awards held in Birmingham.

A Somerset community dietitian has gained a top prize in the prestigious 2024 Dr Falk Pharma/Guts UK Charity national awards held in Birmingham.

Somerset dietitian wins prestigious national medical award

Gideon Amos calls for government to use unspent funds, worth around £11 million to help with dentists for people in Somerset.

Gideon Amos calls for government to use unspent funds, worth around £11 million to help with dentists for people in Somerset.

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Gideon Amos asks for government to release £11 million of unspent funds

Letter: 'Assisted suicide - what are we sleepwalking into?'

Letter: 'Assisted suicide - what are we sleepwalking into?'

Letter: 'Assisted suicide - what are we sleepwalking into?'

Progress Gym founder Rob Harris presented a cheque for £2,313.75 to Mind in Somerset

Progress Gym founder Rob Harris presented a cheque for £2,313.75 to Mind in Somerset

Yeovil gym raises over £2,300 for mental health charity

A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency issued a “do not eat” warning to customers who have already purchased the dips

A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency issued a “do not eat” warning to customers who have already purchased the dips

'Do not eat': Dips recalled as they may contain 'animal matter' sparking health fears

Frome care home's fireworks night lights up the community

Frome care home's fireworks night lights up the community

Frome care home's fireworks night lights up the community

Care home residents treated to live musical performance

Care home residents treated to live musical performance

Care home residents treated to live musical performance

Test Fest is in the running for the Sarah Nulty Community Impact Award

Test Fest is in the running for the Sarah Nulty Community Impact Award

Taunton men's health music festival up for national award

Gideon Amos at the first Wellington Together event.

Gideon Amos at the first Wellington Together event.

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Gideon Amos: 'Good news for the NHS, but in other respects this Budget disappoints'

Somerset-wide integrated Sexual Health Service (SWISH) is currently

Somerset-wide integrated Sexual Health Service (SWISH) is currently

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Somerset facing condom shortages: See how you are affected

Taunton care home celebrates resident's 104th birthday

Taunton care home celebrates resident's 104th birthday

Taunton care home celebrates resident's 104th birthday

MP Gideon Amos' first meeting with the Rail Minister Lord Hendy.

MP Gideon Amos' first meeting with the Rail Minister Lord Hendy.

Musgrove Park Hospital

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Taunton MP fights for new station, hospital improvements, and bypass

Armed forces at Ark at Egwood outdoor wellness centre

Armed forces at Ark at Egwood outdoor wellness centre

NHS Somerset shortlisted for an award through work with Armed Forces Hubs

Letter: 'Somerset Patient Transport Service is in utter chaos'

Letter: 'Somerset Patient Transport Service is in utter chaos'

Letters to the Editor

Letter: 'Somerset Patient Transport Service is in utter chaos'

Yeovil MP Adam Dance outside Yeovil Hospital

Yeovil MP Adam Dance outside Yeovil Hospital

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Yeovil MP demands response from health secretary over future of stroke services

Rachel Gilmour MP calls for the NHS to be top priority at budget

Rachel Gilmour MP calls for the NHS to be top priority at budget

Rachel Gilmour MP calls for the NHS to be top priority at budget

Pat lives at Beauchamp House Country House Care in Hatch Beauchamp.

Pat lives at Beauchamp House Country House Care in Hatch Beauchamp.

Pat makes new friends and talks after moving to Beauchamp House Country House Care

Musgrove nurse retires after 48 years in the NHS

St Margaret's Hospice has enjoyed a post-summer glow up

St Margaret's Hospice has enjoyed a post-summer glow up

Taunton hospice gardens spruced up by National Grid staff

Somerset NHS worker uses annual leave to provide 'vital treatment' in Cambodia

Somerset NHS worker uses annual leave to provide 'vital treatment' in Cambodia

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Somerset NHS employee uses annual leave to provide ‘vital treatment’ in Cambodia

The hospital experienced water leaks in the corridors after the recent heavy rain

The hospital experienced water leaks in the corridors after the recent heavy rain

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MP calls for ‘urgent investment’ as heavy rain causes leaks at Musgrove Hospital

Amchara Health Retreat has got a new rating.

Amchara Health Retreat has got a new rating.

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Somerset restaurant given new hygiene rating by Food Standards Agency

Dr Rima Makarem

Dr Rima Makarem

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust appoints new chair

A bacterial expert says its 'increasingly important' that British consumers take extra caution, especially when travelling, using spas, hot tubs, and as general best practice.

A bacterial expert says its 'increasingly important' that British consumers take extra caution, especially when travelling, using spas, hot tubs, and as general best practice.

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Somerset households told to 'check your tap' this winter in risk of illness

Kingston Wing – the private wing of Yeovil Hospital – has welcomed Dr Katie Thomas as its second GP.

Kingston Wing – the private wing of Yeovil Hospital – has welcomed Dr Katie Thomas as its second GP.

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Private GP service expanded in Somerset with NHS given profits

Howard Millington says his memory has improved

Howard Millington says his memory has improved

INTERVIEW: Business man Howard on writing his autobiography

Sarah Dyke, MP for Glastonbury and Somerton.

Sarah Dyke, MP for Glastonbury and Somerton.

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MP calls for debate on mental health in farming communities

David walking his daughter down the aisle

David walking his daughter down the aisle

Charity Fundraiser

Importance of legacy fundraising for St Margaret's Hospice

Nurse helping people with drugs and alcohol dependencies retires after 52 years

Musgrove Park Hospital, seen from Parkfield Drive in Taunton

Musgrove Park Hospital, seen from Parkfield Drive in Taunton

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All the NHS sites in Somerset which are 'not fit for purpose'

How the new health and well-being centre on Magdalene Street could look.

How the new health and well-being centre on Magdalene Street could look.

Glastonbury Town Council could borrow up to £850,000 to complete health hub

The leisure centre in Taunton will offer free CPR sessions

The leisure centre in Taunton will offer free CPR sessions

Leisure centre in Taunton to offer free CPR training to mark Restart a Heart Day

Former BBC Somerset correspondent Clinton Rogers.

Former BBC Somerset correspondent Clinton Rogers.

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‘We need to address our suicide rate. And maybe we can all do our bit’

Dale was told one artery was completely blocked and a further two were 70 per cent blocked

Dale was told one artery was completely blocked and a further two were 70 per cent blocked

Fitness guru urges Brits to check one thing after he ‘died’ for seven minutes

Somerset breast care and research teams play important role in national mammogram trial.

Somerset breast care and research teams play important role in national mammogram trial.

Somerset patients contribute towards national mammogram frequency trial

Surgeon Oliver Gosling

Surgeon Oliver Gosling

More hip and knee surgery at Taunton Musgrove to reduce waiting lists

Community Nursing Team.

Community Nursing Team.

Care Quality Commission (CQC)

St Margaret’s Somerset Hospice achieves ‘outstanding’ care rating after inspection

Longrun Meadow Parkrun in Taunton held its 400th event in October 2022.

Longrun Meadow Parkrun in Taunton held its 400th event in October 2022.

Parkrun UK celebrates its 20th birthday - find your nearest course

Here are some ways to embrace the season and savour the moment...

Here are some ways to embrace the season and savour the moment...

‘Autumn in Somerset offers the perfect opportunity to slow down and be mindful’

More than 60,000 did not attend NHS appointments in the last year

More than 60,000 did not attend NHS appointments in the last year

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More than half of children did not see a dentist last year

Cranmers Optometrists is supporting National Eye Health Week

Cranmers Optometrists is supporting National Eye Health Week

Minehead children urged to 'ditch the devices' for eye health

DentaQuest and Azthetics in Taunton.

DentaQuest and Azthetics in Taunton.

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Taunton dentist warns against 'dangerous' cheap treatments abroad

High Somerset suicide rates lead to Public Health leaders appealing to sports and community clubs to partner with them.

High Somerset suicide rates lead to Public Health leaders appealing to sports and community clubs to partner with them.

Somerset health leaders partner with clubs to lower county’s high suicide rates

The Maple Unit has been designed with lots of art and natural light.

The Maple Unit has been designed with lots of art and natural light.

Take a look inside Yeovil Hospital’s new breast cancer unit opening Monday

The flu has been the cause of at least 18,000 deaths in the last two years.

The flu has been the cause of at least 18,000 deaths in the last two years.

NHS warns of 'tripledemic' this winter as 'threat of viruses is all too real'

Over the course of a year Paige says she took more than 30 courses of antibiotics in a bid to shift infections following the surgery.

Over the course of a year Paige says she took more than 30 courses of antibiotics in a bid to shift infections following the surgery.

Nursery worker's warning after 'horror' £8,000 surgery left her chest 'rotting'

Fiona Robinson, clinical integration advisor; Joanna Teagle, rapid response clinical lead, Lizzie Thorn, clinical service manager; Ally Witney, clinical lead for end-of-life care; Dr Charlie Davis, palliative medicine consultant.

Fiona Robinson, clinical integration advisor; Joanna Teagle, rapid response clinical lead, Lizzie Thorn, clinical service manager; Ally Witney, clinical lead for end-of-life care; Dr Charlie Davis, palliative medicine consultant.

Somerset NHS end-of-life trial helps people get care at home quicker

The recommendations made by the SSAB are shared in a report published today (1 October 2024) which documents an elderly lady’s life leading up to her death.

The recommendations made by the SSAB are shared in a report published today (1 October 2024) which documents an elderly lady’s life leading up to her death.

Woman’s life was ‘controlled by a relative’ for years before her death, report finds

Daniel James will be walking laps around the County Ground

Daniel James will be walking laps around the County Ground

Daniel's walking challenge to raise funds for Mind in Somerset

Help for Heroes choir

Help for Heroes choir

Singing the Blues

Lydia was diagnosed with alopecia areata - a disease that happens when the immune system attacks hair follicles causing them to fall out

Lydia was diagnosed with alopecia areata - a disease that happens when the immune system attacks hair follicles causing them to fall out

Woman issues warning as she fears catching Covid eight times made her bald

Musgrove Park Hospital, Seen From Parkfield Drive In Taunton

Musgrove Park Hospital, Seen From Parkfield Drive In Taunton

Somerset MP urges government to commit to delivering hospital improvements

Musgrove Hospital in Taunton

Musgrove Hospital in Taunton

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Somerset MP urges government to commit to delivering hospital improvements