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Visiting restrictions across Somerset hospitals including Musgrove Park Hospital

24th March 2020 0

Visiting restrictions are now in place across Somerset hospitals and units. Dr Ed Ford, chair of Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group, said: “In the light of yesterday’s Government announcement, and to help us protect patients, colleagues […]

Chard family raises £2,000 for specialist seats at Musgrove’s children’s unit

21st February 2020 0

A family from Chard has raised £2,000 to help buy a set of four specialised seats for the benefit of children who use Musgrove Park Hospital’s paediatric unit. Both Lisa and Mike’s children were cared […]

Musgrove Park therapy radiographers win award for inspiring future generations

5th February 2020 0

Two Somerset therapy radiographers have scooped a prestigious national award for the way they are inspiring young people to consider a career in radiotherapy and the NHS. Shannon Johnson and Naman Julka-Anderson, who work at […]

Musgrove Park Hospital celebrates 10-year anniversary of Beacon Centre

31st January 2020 0

Staff, patients and families gathered together last Wednesday evening (22 January) to celebrate 10 years since Musgrove Park Hospital’s Beacon Centre opened its doors to patients across Somerset. At the centre, cancer treatments are provided […]

Care at Musgrove Park Hospital’s maternity unit rated better than national average by mums-to-be

30th January 2020 0

The care at Musgrove Park Hospital’s maternity unit has been rated better than the national average in four key areas by mums-to-be themselves. It follows a survey by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) of all […]

Work to begin on £300,000 upgrade to Musgrove Park Hospital’s birthing centre

8th January 2020 0

Parents-to-be in Taunton and Somerset will soon have access to a state-of-the-art birthing centre following a £300,000 upgrade. Musgrove Park Hospital’s Bracken Birthing Centre, where women who have a low risk of complications can give […]

Musgrove Park reaches national awards final for its dementia friendly care

8th November 2019 0

Patients at Musgrove Park Hospital are being cared for in one of the best dementia friendly environments in the country, according to national experts. The hospital reached the final in the Dementia Friendly Hospital category […]

Breastfeeding: Going for gold

4th November 2019 0

Somerset County Council is setting its sights on gold in recognition of the countywide achievements in promoting and supporting breastfeeding mums. Somerset’s Public Health Nursing Team have again been accredited with Unicef’s Baby Friendly Initiative […]

Musgrove Park Hospital wins award for new obesity app

8th October 2019 0

Musgrove Park Hospital has won a national award for an innovative new obesity app. The award for best practice across the UK was presented by the Association for the Study of Obesity at their annual UK Congress on Obesity. The […]

Five years of compassionate care

18th September 2019 0

The Marie Curie Companions service, based at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, is celebrating its 5th anniversary. The unique service, launched in 2014, has provided tailored and compassionate support to almost 1000 people who have […]