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Lions host successful prostate testing event

251 men from Frome and the surrounding area recently took part in the Frome Lions’ free Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) testing event at the Frome Methodist Church at Wesley Slope, in…

Covid-19 Spring Booster vaccinations begin across Somerset

The NHS in Somerset has begun the next phase of Covid-19 vaccinations with its Spring programme, which is geared to protect the most vulnerable residents.  More than 80,000 people across…

Frome Health Connections team marks National Social Prescribing Day

The Frome Medical Practice Health Connections team marked National Social Prescribing Day on Tuesday 9th March by highlighting the valuable work they do across the local community.  Health Connections Frome…

Continuing problems faced by ambulance service, by local democracy reporter Daniel Mumby

HEALTH bosses in Somerset say they are doing all they can to recruit and retain paramedics, to ensure residents can be treated swiftly and safely. The South Western Ambulance Service…

MENTAL HEALTH OF NEW MOTHERS, by local democracy reporter Daniel Mumby

ONE in six new mothers in Somerset get no mental health support after they have given birth, a new study has revealed. GPs in England are currently required by law…

Health and heritage joined in new initiative

A NEW initiative promoting the health and wellbeing benefits of engaging with heritage has been launched in Frome.    The innovative project is called Heritage Connectors and it sits within Frome…

GP surgery Information and advice about Group A streptococcus

FROME Medical Practice has issued the following advice and guidance on its website about the increase in cases of the Group A streptococcus infection, that some young children have died…

Minor injuries unit safe from axe, say health bosses

By local democracy reporter Daniel Mumby, additional reporting by Ben Fenlon FROME’S minor injuries unit (MIU) will not be replaced by the new GP community pharmacy service, health bosses have…

Frome Medical Practice launches use of health apps to help patients improve health

FROME Medical Practice is encouraging patients to use health apps, which can help them improve their physical and mental health and wellbeing. The practice is now using a library known…

Changes to Dental Helpline

PEOPLE living in Somerset, who are not registered with a dental practice, should now call NHS 111 if they need urgent treatment or advice.   Following an initial call with a…

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