News and reports

Weston Area Health NHS Trust has announced that its Chief Executive, Nick Wood will be leaving the Trust to join the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board in Wales as Chief Operating Officer.

Addaction is launching a new programme called Right Turn to work with veterans who need support with an alcohol or drug dependency.

The 1 in 4 Community Mental Health Recovery Centre has started new drop-in sessions following appeals from the public. The charity is also helping to set up a North Somerset Suicide Prevention Group to provide more help to people in crisis.

Bosses of Weston Area Health NHS Trust (WAHT), like at all UK hospitals, have had to make millions of pounds worth efficiency savings each year and will require additional financial support from the Department of Health to cover the shortfall.

The birthing centre at Weston General Hospital has been shortlisted for a public health award by the Royal College of Midwives.

We know from extensive public feedback that for local people their most important and valued health and social care service is the primary care service provided by GPs.

North Somerset Council is looking to redesign its short breaks provision for children and young people with additional needs following the introduction of the Children and Families Act 2014 in September, which has major implications for how services

A new website is launched that will help bridge the communication gap between healthcare professionals and patients diagnosed with mild chronic kidney disease (CKD)

A young people’s positive mental health day was held at the college in partnership with Healthwatch North Somerset on Monday.

Nearly 90 people accessed support for domestic abuse in just one day across North Somerset, a snapshot study has revealed.

Clevedon Hospital is asking people to only come to the inpatient wards at Clevedon Community Hospital if absolutely necessary.

Do you need advice about what to do in a medical emergency? Nailsea Family Practice will be holding an open day on the 14th March 9.30 – 11.30am.