Crewkerne Community Hospital

09/01/2025

Like us, you’ll have seen lots of news the last few days, about hospitals and NHS services like ours facing extreme pressures – and we wanted to explain what that means for you, in Somerset.

There are different levels, such as critical incident, which are used to reflect the significance of pressures. They can change throughout the course of a day, they can be in place for an extended period of time or they could be in place for a matter of hours. Ultimately, it’s a way of supporting our services, and means we can call in extra help to deal with demand, open escalation areas to have more beds, or put special processes in place.

What it means for you, is that we need our local communities to look out for each other – if you don’t have an urgent or emergency care need, please leave our emergency departments for those who do. Ask NHS 111 where else might be best for you to go. You might be waiting a little longer than usual, but that’s because those who are really poorly are being looked after first. You can also help those around you by not spreading your cough or cold around, by helping to get your loved ones back home if they’re ready to leave hospital, and by doing everything you can to keep yourself healthy or uninjured!

Our colleagues are working extremely hard, and it’s important that everyone understands that our services continue to run. If you need care, we are here.

We’ve been keeping our website fresh with the latest updates, and will continue to update this page, so please do keep an eye on it for the most recent news from our NHS services: https://bit.ly/4258JHK

25/12/2024

Thank you to all the teams at Crewkerne working today.
Happy Christmas 🎅

13/12/2024

Home in time for Christmas!

Our services are starting to get really busy as we come into the winter months – but you can support us by helping to get your loved ones home, when they’re ready, where we know they’ll recover best.

To prepare for your friend or loved one coming home, have a think about…

🏠 Getting home - Can you drive them home or will you need to arrange transport? Is the path clear of Christmas light trip-hazards!

🧣 Comfort – Where are they sleeping? Do you have enough blankets to keep them warm during this chilly time?

💊 Medication - Do you have community pharmacy information? This will make access to any medication they might need easier.

📋 Preparation – Do you have the right food in for the first few days at home? Are there others who can help spread the load of care?

🗣️ Speak to the team – Speaking to the team caring for your loved one can ensure an appropriate care plan is in place.

There is no better gift than having your loved one home for the holidays – and you’ll also be helping us to free up space for those who need hospital care the most 💙

10/07/2024

06/03/2024

24/12/2023

Thank you to all our wonderful staff working over the Christmas period, we are truly grateful to every single one of you!

07/12/2023

Come and join us for coffee, cake & Father Christmas! 🎅🎅

31/10/2023

Due to the ever increasing demands on our service, we are looking to recruit new volunteers in various roles.

The roles are: Riders, drivers, controllers and fundraisers.

For more information about any of these roles, please click on the link to our website below, where you will find lots of information about becoming a volunteer for South West Blood Bikes.

https://swbb.charity/want-to-volunteer/

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14/07/2023

Patients enjoyed Molly’s Music Morning yesterday at CCH

12/07/2023

A lovely visit from Senior Sister Katie’s son Joseph this morning at CCH, such a very handsome little man 😊 both of them all smiles 😃

11/07/2023

Breakfast Club this week, croissants on the menu today 🥂

05/07/2023

Big Tea being celebrated at CCH today 😀