Health

The League of Friends, Weston General Hospital, is celebrating 70 years of supporting hospitals in the town

Weston General Hospital

Weston charity marks 70 years of supporting town's hospitals

Clinton Rogers: Do men in Somerset care about losing their hair?

Your Health, Your Choice: Five tests to check your fitness levels

The new health centre is expected to open on Sunnyside Road North next summer, with Weston residents invited to vote on the final name until mid-November

The new health centre is expected to open on Sunnyside Road North next summer, with Weston residents invited to vote on the final name until mid-November

Weston residents invited to vote on new health centre's name

Jeni Crane, owner of Yum Nutrition, which has recently achieved CQC registration for its phlebotomy services

Jeni Crane, owner of Yum Nutrition, which has recently achieved CQC registration for its phlebotomy services

Care Quality Commission (CQC)

Weston-super-Mare nutrition therapist gains CQC registration

Susan Gurnham has raised concerns about her new home

Susan Gurnham has raised concerns about her new home

Elderly residents left in tears after move from Weston-super-Mare tower block

Your Health, Your Choice: Getting active later in life is still possible

The approved scheme includes treatment rooms, operating theatres and recovery facilities.

The approved scheme includes treatment rooms, operating theatres and recovery facilities.

Empty Weston snooker centre set for new lease of life after plans approved

Cllr Mike Bell made a visit to Cowan House Health, Wellbeing and Lifestyle Centre.

Cllr Mike Bell made a visit to Cowan House Health, Wellbeing and Lifestyle Centre.

North Somerset Council

North Somerset Council leader hears local concerns at Weston wellbeing centre

Yatton-raised Phil Brown is launching a nutrition and longevity product aimed at adults over 45

Yatton-raised Phil Brown is launching a nutrition and longevity product aimed at adults over 45

Backwell School

Yatton entrepreneur launches daily nutrition drink aimed at adults over 45

Quantock House staff team, with service manager Aliya Granger (centre) and (left to right) Juliet, Teri, Aliya, Saffron, Iona, and Simone

Quantock House staff team, with service manager Aliya Granger (centre) and (left to right) Juliet, Teri, Aliya, Saffron, Iona, and Simone

Care Quality Commission (CQC)

Weston-super-Mare care home praised for ‘exceptional’ person-centred care

The newly upgraded imaging suite at Nuffield Health Bristol Hospital was officially opened by Bristol Bears fly-half Tom Jordan

The newly upgraded imaging suite at Nuffield Health Bristol Hospital was officially opened by Bristol Bears fly-half Tom Jordan

Bristol hospital installs MRI scanner with 12 times faster cardiac imaging

Your Health, Your Choice: Building strength to support your body

St George's Nursing Home was rated requires improvement by the CQC

St George's Nursing Home was rated requires improvement by the CQC

Care Quality Commission (CQC)

Weston-super-Mare care home told to improve after unexplained bruising found

Pat Reid, registered manager at Right at Home North Somerset, receives her award from Richard Williams-Pears, CEO of AgoraStaff, at the Care & Support West Care Awards

Pat Reid, registered manager at Right at Home North Somerset, receives her award from Richard Williams-Pears, CEO of AgoraStaff, at the Care & Support West Care Awards

North Somerset care manager wins regional award for leadership and dedication

The cheque presentation at Boro Sports and Social Club

The cheque presentation at Boro Sports and Social Club

Children's Hospice South West

Weston-super-Mare social club raises £3,700 for children's hospice charity

Weston Hospicecare has denied rumours that it is closing

Weston Hospicecare has denied rumours that it is closing

Weston Hospicecare

Weston-super-Mare hospice speaks out after sudden closure rumours spread online

Letter: It's great to see the Birnbeck Pier redevelopment progressing

Your Health, Your Choice: Better health later starts with good choices now

The North Somerset Care Show will be held on Wednesday, October 14, at Hutton Moor Leisure Centre in Weston

The North Somerset Care Show will be held on Wednesday, October 14, at Hutton Moor Leisure Centre in Weston

North Somerset Care Show returns with 70 exhibitors and free support advice

Powells Solicitors

Powells Solicitors

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The events will offer advice and support from a range of local services, including help with the NHS App

The events will offer advice and support from a range of local services, including help with the NHS App

North Somerset Council

Free health roadshows to offer advice at North Somerset libraries

The mayor attended the opening of the new wellness club

The mayor attended the opening of the new wellness club

New nutrition and wellness club opens in Weston-super-Mare town centre

Local volunteers supporting Weston Hospice

Local volunteers supporting Weston Hospice

Charity Fundraiser

Weston seafront café raises hefty funds for local hospice care

The topping out ceremony at Weston's new health hub

The topping out ceremony at Weston's new health hub

Major milestone reached for Weston-super-Mare's new £15m health hub

Your Health, Your Choice: Short on time? You can still exercise

Anthony Lovell, when he was younger.

Anthony Lovell, when he was younger.

Family seeks answers after asbestos-related death of Weston-super-Mare dad

Weston-based CIC Wanted Not Wasted has secured £18,000 from Quartet’s Eversea Community First Fund

Weston-based CIC Wanted Not Wasted has secured £18,000 from Quartet’s Eversea Community First Fund

Children and young people

Weston-super-Mare group gets £18,000 for children's mental health support

The new health centre can now be seen above Weston station

The new health centre can now be seen above Weston station

New structure rises above Weston railway station as £15m project takes shape

Your Health, Your Choice: What can we learn from health in Denmark?

Mr Aldridge has supported a new Health Bill designed to reduce NHS bureaucracy, improve patient care, and bring decision-making closer to communities

Mr Aldridge has supported a new Health Bill designed to reduce NHS bureaucracy, improve patient care, and bring decision-making closer to communities

Weston-super-Mare MP backs NHS reforms to cut bureaucracy

Dan Aldridge: The expansion of Pharmacy First is fantastic news

The friendly triceratops from Weston-super-Mare’s Grand Pier surprised children at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children on Monday, September 14

The friendly triceratops from Weston-super-Mare’s Grand Pier surprised children at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children on Monday, September 14

Triceratops surprises Bristol hospital children as Grand Pier donates gifts

Hospital staff at the Same Day Emergency Care Unit

Hospital staff at the Same Day Emergency Care Unit

Weston General Hospital

Major milestone as Weston-super-Mare hospital celebrates special anniversary

The 5km Dawn Walk will be hosted by the Samaritans of Weston-super-Mare and North Somerset on Sunday, October 11

The 5km Dawn Walk will be hosted by the Samaritans of Weston-super-Mare and North Somerset on Sunday, October 11

Dawn Walk aims to raise vital funds for North Somerset Samaritans

Your Health, Your Choice: Today’s choices create tomorrow’s habits

Catherine Flowers, Cygnet Health Care suicide prevention lead

Catherine Flowers, Cygnet Health Care suicide prevention lead

Cygnet Hopsital Kewstoke operators publish suicide prevention guides

Clinton Rogers: Why knowing your family health history matters

The funding is intended to support projects that encourage women and girls to become more physically active as part of North Somerset Council’s Get Active strategy

The funding is intended to support projects that encourage women and girls to become more physically active as part of North Somerset Council’s Get Active strategy

North Somerset Council

North Somerset groups invited to apply for active women and girls grants

Your Health, Your Choice: How exercise shapes the way we experience ageing

Ocho, a Labrador, supports nurse and assistance dog handler Chloë Hammond

Ocho, a Labrador, supports nurse and assistance dog handler Chloë Hammond

North Somerset Labrador receives national animal award

Flu vaccines are now being offered to pregnant women and children across the South West

Flu vaccines are now being offered to pregnant women and children across the South West

Pregnant women and children urged to take up South West flu jab

Frances Taylor (left) and Abbie Edbrooke (right)

Frances Taylor (left) and Abbie Edbrooke (right)

Community group donates handmade blankets to Weston General Hospital

Philip lost over 5 stone and is now a finalist in the Slimming World’s Man of the Year competition

Philip lost over 5 stone and is now a finalist in the Slimming World’s Man of the Year competition

Weston-super-Mare man shares inspirational weight loss journey

Mr Aldridge `has welcomed a proposed radiotherapy unit at Weston General Hospital

Mr Aldridge `has welcomed a proposed radiotherapy unit at Weston General Hospital

Progress made towards radiotherapy unit at Weston-super-Mare hospital

The new sauna has become part of Marine Lake's transformation

The new sauna has become part of Marine Lake's transformation

I tried the new sauna at Weston-super-Mare Marine Lake - here's what I thought

The Farm Project at Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke is a finalist in the environment of care category at the Picker Experience Network Awards

The Farm Project at Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke is a finalist in the environment of care category at the Picker Experience Network Awards

Kewstoke therapeutic farm earns national care award nod

Your Health, Your Choice: Why today’s choices matter tomorrow

90-year-old David Treasure completes his 90-mile challenge

90-year-old David Treasure completes his 90-mile challenge

90-year-old Somerset man defies Parkinson's to complete 90-mile challenge

Mr Aldridge has welcomed the announcement which will see time restrictions lifted on concessionary bus passes for disabled passengers across England

Mr Aldridge has welcomed the announcement which will see time restrictions lifted on concessionary bus passes for disabled passengers across England

Weston MP welcomes government-backed free bus travel for disabled people

The 'Trolley of Joy' scheme is being rolled out across wards in Bristol and Weston-super-Mare thanks to the efforts of the Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity

The 'Trolley of Joy' scheme is being rolled out across wards in Bristol and Weston-super-Mare thanks to the efforts of the Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity

NHS staff across Bristol and Weston receiving 'Trolley of Joy'

The Filo Project offers a unique model of dementia care through small day groups hosted in trained hosts’ homes for people with early to moderate dementia

The Filo Project offers a unique model of dementia care through small day groups hosted in trained hosts’ homes for people with early to moderate dementia

South West dementia service celebrates 12 years of unique care

Your Health, Your Choice: Meet Coach Pete and his approach to fitness

Ms Bailey raised more than £3,500 through her Paloma Ascension Challenge during the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta on Friday, August 7

Ms Bailey raised more than £3,500 through her Paloma Ascension Challenge during the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta on Friday, August 7

Crohn's and Colitis UK

Bristol woman attempts world record at balloon fiesta after hospital battle