‘Maternity buildings are unfit for purpose’: Musgrove chiefs respond to mould reports
BUILDINGS at Musgrove Park Hospital’s Maternity Unit are “not fit for purpose”, the NHS said, as bosses seek to…
MP cuts the ribbon on third pharmacy for Wellington
PHARMACY closures in one Somerset town have been reversed – with a third facility returning to boost patient choice. MP…
Dog owners warned of poisonous spring plants: What to look out for
AS spring approaches and gardens come back to life, dog owners are being warned to avoid harmful plants that…
Somerset opticians now offering care for sudden eye conditions
A SOMERSET opticians store can now provide appointments for sudden eye conditions – easing pressure on the NHS. Specsavers Minehead…
Dad’s shock over mould at Taunton maternity unit prompts Commons complaint
“I WOULDN’T have this in my own home and certainly don’t expect to see it in a hospital.” Those were…
Hand-sewn blankets donated to children in care in Somerset
A COMMUNITY group has donated 20 hand‑sewn blankets to children in care in Somerset. The 15-strong Polden Stitchers, which has…
Take a sneak peek inside revamped £10m Somerset care home…
WINCANTON residents are being offered a sneak peek at a refurbished £10 million care home development. The state-of-the-art Bupa facility,…
Free advice to SEND parents on offer during new sessions at Taunton coffee shop
SEND parents can ask questions and get information about support available during special sessions in Taunton. Monthly free Ask an…
New pharmacy to open in Wellington next week
PATIENTS in Wellington will be able to pick up their prescriptions and more at a new pharmacy in the…
Thousands in Somerset could be living with hearing loss, says expert
TODAY (March 3) is World Hearing Day – and a Somerset audiologist is warning how thousands of people across…
