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This month, we are shining the spotlight on a new Somerset-wide wound care strategy programme to improve the way we prevent, assess, and treat wounds, and to make sure patients get the best possible care, wherever they are seen.  This…

Based on provider feedback and the need to continue to develop a range of outcome measures we have made the following changes:   Emergency Ambulance attendance (exception is Domiciliary care)   Completion of Standard Medication Reviews in Care Homes   Whether the service uses…

Key messages  We would like to draw your attention to the recent Supreme Court Judgment handed down on the 2nd June 2026 (known as the Ruling), which significantly revises the approach to deprivation of liberty within Article 5 of the European Convention…

Key points for care providers We (Somerset Health & Care Academy) are redeveloping the old Bridgwater hospital into an innovative training site, aiming for completion in 2028. A training programme is available now, which is mapped to the Care Workforce…

The future of adult social care is being discussed at a national level, and people in Somerset have a chance to help shape it. The Independent Commission on Adult Social Care, chaired by Baroness Casey of Blackstock, has launched the…

The next provider forum for providers registered on our Specialist Adult Support in Somerset (SASiS) Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) will take place on 24/09/2026 from 11:00 to 12:30. This meeting will provide an opportunity for care and support providers registered…

Adult social care providers are being invited to take part in an evaluation of the Who Cares? infection prevention podcast series. Developed by the South West Health Protection Team and partners, the podcasts explore antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and infection prevention…

You might have noticed that the Adult Social Care Provider Engagement Network website has been updated. The website is here to help care providers in Somerset find useful information, guidance and contact details in one place. It brings together key…

Dear care providers, You may be aware that Somerset Council has been issued with a Best Value Notice by the Government. For more detail about what this means, our corporate response can be read in full on our website: Somerset…