As National Diabetes Week (12 to 18 June) launches, Public Health leaders in Somerset are urging people who suffer from the condition to take part in a programme which could radically improve their quality of life. The county is one…

‘Safety made simple’ – that’s the message from the Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT), supported by Somerset Council, as part of Child Safety Week which starts today (5 – 11 June) More than 1,000 Somerset children are hospitalised each year…

Recovery work continues after Somerset communities are hit by flash flooding. Somerset Council teams remain on the ground supporting communities hit by flash flooding earlier this week (Tuesday 9 May). Council officers are continuing to identify and provide immediate support…

This is an update on flash flooding which affected several areas in Somerset yesterday. This includes, but is not limited to, parts of Queen Camel, Milverton, Galhampton, North Cadbury, Yarlington, Bridghampton, and West Camel. The immediate response was led by…

A fantastic event was held on Wednesday 19 April to celebrate the end of a project in Somerset schools, supporting wellbeing through creativity.    The event, held in Millfield School in Street, marked the conclusion of the School’s Wellbeing and Arts…

A year-long project to make Somerset more accessible for Disabled people was launched on 1 April 2023. ‘Accessible Somerset’ is an ambitious project which will ask Disabled people how their life could be improved in various areas. The project is…

Bike racks, shaped as Penny Farthing bicycles, have been installed across Somerset East area (formerly Mendip District Council) as a legacy gift to residents. A consultation for local residents asked where they would like bike racks installed and over 180…

Somerset Youth Forum – a group of young people who meet to influence local policy and services – is looking for young people with ideas and enthusiasm aged between 11 and 18 years (or up to 24 years for young…

The NHS in Somerset will begin the next phase of Covid-19 vaccinations from the 17th April with its Spring programme, which is geared to protect the most vulnerable residents.  Adults in an older persons care home have already been receiving…

A new approach to domestic abuse services in Somerset aims to break the cycle of abuse, reduce repeat offending and offer stronger support for victims and families. Somerset Council’s domestic abuse service – Somerset Integrated Domestic Abuse Service (SIDAS) –…

People in Somerset are being encouraged to get their Covid-19 boosters before the scheme ends on Sunday 12 February. This affects the Autumn booster and the third primary jab booster. After this date there will still be a reduced ‘evergreen’…

Somerset Council’s domestic abuse service has supported a record number of young people seeking support during 2022/23. Somerset Integrated Domestic Abuse Service (SIDAS) helpline took 301 calls from people between the age of 16 – 20-year-olds since April last year,…

Smoking in pregnancy is a sensitive issue which needs to be treated as an addiction and not a lifestyle choice, according to health care professionals in Somerset. Recent statistics suggest that 10% of babies delivered in the county are born…

Volunteers are still needed across Somerset – with a new role available in Taunton – to help keep a vital Somerset Council library lifeline thriving. The Home Library Service (HLS) is looking for people to get involved in Taunton, Bridgwater,…

This prestigious award showcases community involvement as well as considering the standard of the park itself and recognises the park’s team of rangers and dedicated volunteers. The team is committed to maintaining a thriving and welcoming environment for wildlife and…

People living in the Somerton and Langport areas can now take advantage of a trial on-demand flexible transport service. The brand new Digital Slinky minibuses are funded by the Government’s £13 million Bus Service Improvement Grant (BSIP), along with a…

Somerset Council is working with the NHS on a campaign to recruit more volunteer drivers in the county who can get people without easy access to transport to crucial appointments. Since Covid-19 the numbers of volunteer drivers in Somerset has…

Somerset Council is using Earth Day to remind residents of their last chance to help shape the future for nature in the county. Earth Day is a reminder of the importance of environmental conservation and sustainability, encouraging us to come…

Berry’s Coaches, a family-run business with a rich history in passenger transport dating back to 1920, recently participated in the ‘Take the Pressure Off’ campaign, a joint initiative between NHS Somerset and Somerset Council. The campaign aims to raise awareness…

Staff and players at Somerset County Cricket Club took a proactive approach to their health by participating in a blood pressure testing initiative, as part of a partnership with NHS Somerset and Somerset Council for their new ‘Take the Pressure…