Somerset NHS service cuts womb cancer waiting times by 59 days
WAITING times for womb cancer diagnoses in Somerset have dropped by 59 days – thanks to a new self-referral…
Crematorium effort raises £14,000 for mental health charity
A CHARITY helping people suffering with mental health illness has received a £14,000 boost. Mind in Somerset was selected as…
Low-cost Gillingham leisure centre membership to boost health and fitness
GET active and move more. That is the advice from staff at Gillingham Surgery, who know how important it is…
Farmer plans three marathons – barefoot – for kitchen gardens plan
A SOMERSET farmer is taking on three marathons on the Dorset coast to plant kitchen gardens in schools -…
Sunflower trail raised more than £15,000 for baby unit at DCH
SUNFLOWERS helped raise more than £15,000 to help Dorset County Hospital’s (DCH) Special Care Baby Unit. Each year, Maiden…
Cottage in Somerset village could become registered children’s home
A SOMERSET cottage could become a registered children’s home if plans are approved. Care firm Inspire Together has applied to…
Parish council condemns move to close Yeovil acute stroke unit
THE loss of emergency care at Yeovil District Hospital for people who have suffered a stroke has been condemned…
New-look website to boost health in Somerset
A NEW-LOOK website aims to boost the health of people in Somerset. The site – www.healthysomerset.co.uk -…
New £14m NHS outpatient department opens in Dorchester
A NEW £14 million outpatient department has been opened by Dorset County Hospital (DCH). The scheme to refurbish the Outpatient…
King Charles III diagnosed with cancer: Harry returning to UK
KING Charles III has been diagnosed with a form of cancer, Buckingham Palace has…
