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The June edition of Our Somerset newsletter is out now!
The latest edition of Our Somerset is now available. Our monthly newsletter brings together news and updates from across Somerset’s health and care organisations, providing you with a range of helpful updates, news and events from across the county. This month we hear about our engagement roadshow, Somerset’s Big Conversation 2025, and why we are…
Read MoreThe May edition of Our Somerset newsletter is out now!
The latest edition of Our Somerset is now available. Our monthly newsletter brings together news and updates from across Somerset’s health and care organisations, providing you with a range of helpful updates, news and events from across the county. This month we celebrate Volunteers Week and talk about the vital role volunteers play in our…
Read MoreThe April edition of Our Somerset newsletter is out now!
The latest edition of Our Somerset is now available. Our monthly newsletter brings together news and updates from across Somerset’s health and care organisations, providing you with a range of helpful updates, news and events from across the county. This month we hear about some of the fabulous projects and initiatives taking place across the…
Read MoreThe March edition of Our Somerset newsletter is out now!
The latest edition of Our Somerset is now available. Our monthly newsletter brings together news and updates from across Somerset’s health and care organisations, providing you with a range of helpful updates, news and events from across the county. This month we hear about the launch of NHS Somerset and Somerset Council’s joint Smokefree Somerset…
Read MoreThe February edition of Our Somerset newsletter is out now!
The latest edition of Our Somerset is now available. Our monthly newsletter brings together news and updates from across Somerset’s health and care organisations, providing you with a range of helpful updates, news and events from across the county. This month we hear all about the national 10 Year Plan from Charlotte Callen, Director of…
Read MoreThe January edition of Our Somerset newsletter is out now!
The latest edition of Our Somerset is now available. Our monthly newsletter brings together news and updates from across Somerset’s health and care organisations, providing you with a range of helpful updates, news and events from across the county. In our first newsletter of 2025 the joint introduction details the pressures throughout the health system…
Read MoreThe December edition of Our Somerset newsletter is out now!
The latest edition of Our Somerset is now available. Our monthly newsletter brings together news and updates from across Somerset’s health and care organisations, providing you with a range of helpful updates, news and events from across the county. In our newsletter this month we are sharing top tips on how to stay healthy and…
Read MoreNHS Somerset’s statement on stroke services
Dr Bernie Marden, Chief Medical Officer for NHS Somerset, said: “We welcome the decision by the Secretary of State that the requests for a call-in do not meet the threshold for ministerial intervention and the Minister’s view that NHS Somerset is best placed to determine the needs of our local population. “The decision we took…
Read MoreThe November edition of Our Somerset newsletter is out now!
This month, our newsletter is introduced by Matthew Mills, Head of Pharmaceutical, Optical and Dental services for NHS Somerset, who highlights the vital role local community pharmacies play in helping people stay well by offering advice and guidance on common health conditions. There’s news on the county’s vaccination programme, the return of ‘Warm Welcome’ and…
Read MoreSW Regional Hypertension (High blood pressure) survey
High blood pressure (also called hypertension) can lead to serious cardiovascular diseases like heart attacks or strokes. There are usually no symptoms, so you may not realise you have it. In fact, according to the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities, one in four people (12.8m) have hypertension that we know of and a further…
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