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Musgrove Park Hospital has introduced a new specialist operating table for robotic surgery which allows our surgeons to set up more efficiently, saving valuable time and freeing up slots for more patients on our waiting lists🤖💙

Somerset has ranked second in England for ovarian cancer survival rates over 12 months from diagnosis, according to a report published by NHS England. With 77% of people surviving at least one year after diagnosis, this represents a huge team effort to provide exceptional care💙

Our cancer support walking group come together every other Tuesday for a stroll around Longrun Meadow in Taunton. This group, which is open to everyone touched by cancer, has become a true lifeline for those who attend. You can follow bit.ly/4jZKfGs to find out more💙

Midwife Pip Quinn has been awarded the prestigious Cavell Star Award⭐ for her outstanding work at Musgrove Park Hospital's Bracken Birthing Centre and commitment to supporting physiological births and empowering families to have personalised choice. Congratulations Pip👏

Mr Stone, who has Stage 4 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), spoke to ITV last week to discover how our colleagues are treating patients in their homes to help them recover faster and ease pressure on our hospitals during our busiest season: 🎥bit.ly/4hXpv0w

The National Diabetes Audit Quality Improvement Collaborative (NDA QIC) have recognised our teams from Yeovil to Musgrove hospitals for their outstanding efforts to tackle inequalities in diabetes care and ensure every patient has access to the best care possible in Somerset👏💙

A new cross-linking procedure offered at MPH means patients with Keratoconus, a debilitating eye condition common in people with Down’s Syndrome, can receive life-changing treatment close to home for the first time in the Southwest!👁️

Our clinical nurse researcher, Ana-Maria Toth, has concluded her study to explore the effects of hypnosis on surgery experience. While the data is still being verified, early results suggest that hypnosis helps to reduce pain 👏We’re excited to share more as the results unfold!

We have partnered with RNID to help improve life for the over 80,000 individuals living with hearing loss in Somerset. Our trained volunteers will offer support in over 200 care homes to help reduce isolation and improve quality of life for our residents and their families🦻💙

Sunday marked five years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. To mark the occasion, our inclusion lead, Sun Sander-Jackson (she/her)☀️, attended the NHS Charities Together service to commemorate those who tragically lost their lives and the NHS colleagues' who played crucial roles💙

Trailblazer Naomi Chetter is the first female estates officer for minor works at MPH! Bringing over a decade of experience, Naomi reminds us that although barriers still exist, passion and self-belief can be transformational for both yourself and those we work hard to care for👷‍♀️

Kate Kirk, Katie Mattravers, and Samantha Frisk are outstanding examples of female leaders in the world of estates and facilities. Each of them are leading the way in the industry, making history as role models for more women to follow in their footsteps👏#IWD2025

Meet Ruth Coles, our new teenage and young adult clinical nurse specialist! Ruth supports cancer patients aged 16-25 through every step of their journey from diagnosis to post-treatment, making a lasting impact on the lives of young cancer patients in Somerset Teenage Cancer Trust 💙

Our consultant radiographer Dr Cenydd Thomas has been awarded the Severn Deanery Award for best teacher to our resident doctors! Voted by the colleagues he has mentored at Yeovil Hospital, Cen is shaping the future of radiography in the Southwest! 👏

Peek behind the curtain in our orthopaedic theatres to hear more about the reusable theatre hats we are trialling in Musgrove. Andy, one of our consultants with a passion for sustainability, tells us all about it: youtube.com/shorts/XNtKt6u…

Our student nurse, Millie Holley, has been appointed guest editor for the Nursing Times!🎉 Millie is keen to write about the apprenticeship route into nursing and dispelling the stigma that can often come with them. You can read her first article here: bit.ly/3XXxAKS

Last month, our maternity and neonatal colleagues had the opportunity to share their experiences of providing compassionate care to families in Somerset and showcase the excellent improvement work in progress as they welcomed our colleagues at Progress in Partnership (PiP)👶💙

Our endoscopy teams at Musgrove and Bridgwater hospitals have successfully joined Yeovil Hospital in gaining the JAG accreditation - known as the 'gold standard' of endoscopy care. Patients across Somerset can be assured they are receiving the highest quality of endoscopy care⭐

Bev Spurdle from our reception team at YDH has been awarded Star of the Month for her exceptional dedication and kindness that make the difference to everyone who visits our hospital. Bev highlights the importance of front-of-house services in delivering patient-centred care⭐

Mandy Brightman has raised an incredible £5,500 for the new relatives’ room on Dunkery stroke unit at MPH after receiving devastating news about her mum in a sad-looking, unsuitable room. The space is now a warm and welcoming environment for families and colleagues alike💙