Family life and raising children can be both rewarding and challenging. Somerset Council’s Public Health nurses play a crucial role in promoting healthier lifestyles and preventing illness among families. To further enhance their support system, the Public Health Nursing teams…

Next week marks the start of National HIV testing week (6-12 February), and Somerset Council are encouraging anyone who may have put themselves at risk of getting the virus to get tested. National HIV Testing Week takes place every year…

Somerset Council is conducting a Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA) consultation for the public to share their thoughts and contribute to the Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment statutory report produced by the Somerset Health and Wellbeing Board. The PNA is a comprehensive assessment…

Steps to remove diseased ash trees in part of Somerset Council’s Ham Hill Country Park will start next month. The work is essential on health and safety grounds and will be carried out by a contractor on behalf of the…

The School Streets trials aim to reduce issues with parking and congestion around the school and encourage more sustainable travel such as walking, cycling or even scooting. This means there will be temporary road closures during school pick up and…

Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 will take place from 13 to 19 May and this year’s theme is “Movement: Moving More for our Mental Health.”​ Somerset Council’s Public Health team in partnership with Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership (SASP) are…

Leading a healthy life in Somerset has just got a little easier – thanks to a new website launched by Somerset Council’s Public Health Team. The new site – www.healthysomerset.co.uk – is easy to use and features health and wellbeing…

Children’s Mental Health week, an annual event dedicated to raising awareness of the mental health challenges faced by young people takes place from the 5th to 11th February. This year’s theme, ‘My Voice Matters,’ aims to shine a spotlight on…

Somerset Council has been awarded £5m over five years by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to form a Health Determinants Research Collaboration’ (HDRC) – a new research partnership to improve health and reduce health inequalities across…

Leaders from the voluntary sector, NHS and Somerset Council, gathered in Taunton to sign an historic document outlining a shared vision and commitment to work more closely together to achieve better health and wellbeing for the people of Somerset. The…

October marks the start of Stoptober, an annual national campaign to help smokers kick the habit.  The campaign runs throughout the month, because people are five times more likely to quit for good if they can make it to at…

A new series of online relationship, health and wellbeing resources worth £100 per person have been launched in Somerset. The learning resources are available to all Somerset residents, and span topics such as pregnancy, labour and birth, parenting, mental health…

At the NHS Parliamentary Awards held in London this afternoon to coincide with the NHS 75th birthday, it was announced that Somerset’s Homelessness Health in Somerset – the Homeless and Rough Sleeper Nursing Service and salaried inclusion Health GPs (NHS)…

Somerset residents have been asked to share photos of their favourite ‘Happy Place’ in advance of Mental Health Awareness week (15 – 21 May). The theme of the 2023 campaign is anxiety, and those taking part can share photos of…

During this year’s Children’s Mental Health Week (6-12 February), Somerset Council is sharing some simple tips to encourage parents and carers to consider how they can help children to build meaningful connections as part of this year’s ‘Let’s Connect’ theme. Human beings…

An independently owned transport company based in Somerset has partnered with Somerset Council and NHS Somerset as part of the ‘Take the Pressure off ‘campaign. Hatch Green Coaches has become the first workplace in the county to host on-site blood…

Since October, the energy price cap for households using gas and electricity has gone up by around 10%, which makes it the perfect time to look for ways to cut energy use and keep your bills down. Small changes can…

A major scheme that will strengthen Chard Reservoir’s barrier and help protect local communities from its potential to flood is due to get underway. The Council is budgeting up to £831,000 for the work with a further £160,000 held for…

Somerset Council recently welcomed three new members to its Natural Environment Team. A grant from the Government Department of Culture’s Levelling Up Programme has allowed the Council to create these new roles to help enhance and manage green spaces in…

Somerset homeowners are encouraged to take steps towards more energy-efficient homes and lower energy bills with a Somerset Council-backed Lendology loan. With energy prices rising this winter, Lendology CIC, a Social Enterprise lender and Somerset Council, are reminding residents about…