The NHS in the South West is preparing for another round of industrial action by resident doctors, who are due to strike from 7am tomorrow (Friday) until 7am on Wednesday 19 November. Plans are in place to maintain services at near-normal levels, to minimise disruption for patients. The key advice to the people across the […]

17 November is Cervical Cancer Elimination Day of Action and this year the NHS in the South West is inviting the public to get involved and support the regions commitment to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040.   Proportionally more people being diagnosed with cervical cancer in the South West when compared to the national rate of […]

With winter only a few weeks away, the South West’s top health bosses are warning people to get important protection from the flu virus as soon as possible, with cases in the region increasing. Eligible people, especially under 65s with long term health conditions, are being urged to come forward now so they are fully […]

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and this year the NHS in the South West has teamed up with Louise Butcher, The Topless Runner, to raise awareness around breast cancer. Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in the UK. It is more common in women, but anyone can get breast cancer as […]

The NHS in the South West is thanking those who have already received their flu vaccine and urging those eligible to come forward as levels of flu continue to rise. So far in the region, over 1.2 million flu vaccinations have been administered, but it is important those who are eligible still come forward for […]

The South West’s top public health doctor is urging people to get active as the days draw in, to help reduce their risk of long-term conditions, serious illness and even early death. With more than one in five adults classed as inactive and nearly half of children and young people not hitting recommended levels of […]

On 24 September, over 120 nurses and midwives from across the South West came together in Taunton to take part in a regional engagement event for the Chief Nursing Officer’s (CNO) Professional Strategy for Nursing and Midwifery. Led by Duncan Burton, CNO for England, the strategy aims to co-develop a compelling long-term vision for nursing […]

Eligible people are urged to get their flu and COVID-19 vaccinations to help protect themselves and their families this winter. Respiratory infections like flu spread more easily in winter because we spend more time indoors with others. Last year in England, flu caused around 8,000 deaths, while vaccination prevented an estimated 96,000 to 120,200 hospitalisations. […]

Professor Green has today, announced his winners of the South West supervised toothbrushing singing and colouring competition held across the region’s primary schools in an exclusive video across NHS England South West’s social media. NHS England South West teamed up with rapper and health activist Professor Green, and the Big Brush Club to launch an […]

#SLECWeek: 29 September – 5 October 2025 The Safe Learning Environment Charter is a national initiative co-produced by learners and educators across England. It defines what “good” looks like in placements and training, focusing on psychological safety, supervision, wellbeing, and inclusion. The Charter sets out clear principles to ensure learners feel safe, supported, and empowered. […]