Category health and wellbeing
A father’s terror is in your hands
“I am now more terrified for my daughter than I ever was when she had cancer.” Michael Wallis talks about his fear for his disabled daughter of catching Coronavirus and pleads for everyone offered, to have the vaccine to protect the most vulnerable people in our society: When my daughter was born, in the dark […]
Your Somerset – Autumn 2021
Check out the latest edition of Your Somerset – out now… Your Somerset is delivered to households across Somerset, three times a year and contains news and information about the Council’s services and campaigns and projects that the County Council and our partners are involved in. You can download and read the most recent edition of […]
Taunton Racecourse vaccination centre to move to Firepool site
More changes are planned in the local roll out of the Somerset COVID vaccination programme next month. Plans are now in place to move the vaccination centre from the existing location at Taunton Racecourse to a new site at Firepool, in Taunton in early October, after delivering 150,000 Covid jabs. Pre-booked vaccination appointments and walk-ins […]
Suicide – a personal story
“I didn’t want anyone trying to pull me out of my darkness and grief at that time, I just needed someone to sit alongside me, just knowing that they understood.” Hayley talks about the loss of her ex-partner and close friend to suicide, the devastation, the support that she received and her determination to help […]
Inspiring hope on World Suicide Prevention Day
Friday, September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day, and Somerset County Council is encouraging everyone to be aware of the role they can play in preventing suicide. One in every 100 deaths worldwide is the result of suicide. It can affect every one of us. The Covid-19 pandemic has been particularly tough and for many […]
Black Breastfeeding Week – a time to rest and reflect
Somerset County Council is supporting Black Breastfeeding Week, a health promotion campaign which is held annually from August 25 – 31. This year’s theme is ‘The Big Pause: Collective Rest for Collective Power’ – it’s a week to recognise the benefits of taking a pause, thinking about your journey and the other people around you […]
Pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics at this weekend’s Bath & West Country Festival
If you are planning a visit to the Bath & West Country Festival this bank holiday weekend you can also get your COVID-19 vaccination at a pop-up clinic at this year’s festival. The pop up clinic will run from 9am – 5pm on Friday 27, Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 August. It will be at […]
Somerset campaign encourages residents and tourists to ‘Think Twice’ this Summer
Today, Somerset County Council’s Public Health department is launching Phase 2 of its Summer Safety campaign encouraging residents and visitors to commit to keeping our county safe this summer. The campaign, which is in partnership with Visit Somerset and Visit Exmoor, will be launched via the following website: www.somerset.gov.uk/stay-safe Following the easing of many Covid-19 […]
Large vaccination site at the Bath and West Showground to move to Haynes Motor Museum after delivering over 75,000 COVID jabs
At the end of this week, more changes will be seen in the Somerset COVID vaccination programme, as the large vaccination site at the Bath and West Showground moves to Haynes Motor Museum in Sparkford. The last booked jabs to be offered at the site, will take place on Sunday 1 August. Walk-ins for anyone […]
Think child safety this summer
With temperatures soaring, Somerset County Council is encouraging everyone to keep safe if planning on taking a cooling dip this summer With Coronavirus restrictions easing and the summer holidays almost upon us, many people will enjoy paddling pools, wild swimming and water play. They may also be heading to the county’s beaches and beauty spots […]
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