BBC NEWS: Trainee doctors to return to Weston Hospital after significant improvements

Trainee doctors will return to Weston General Hospital from August. Health officials removed 10 junior doctor posts from the Somerset hospital in 2021 due to “unacceptable” working conditions. But a recent review by NHS England and the General Medical Council (GMC) has reported “significant improvements”. Dr Geoff Smith from NHS England…

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John Penrose Welcomes Cash to Fix Local SEND Provision

After many years campaigning for the Government and Council to address delays in Special Education Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) diagnosis and support, John has welcomed £21million of Government cash to bring local backlogs up-to-date and provide a more stable and efficient service through a ‘Safety Valve’ Agreement with North Somerset Council.…

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