Try GOLD - Free
Surgeries to expand with funds from £102m pot
Western Daily Press
|January 06, 2026
TWO rural Somerset doctors’ surgeries will be able to expand in the coming weeks as part of a major NHS funding boost from central government.
The Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) announced in early May 2025 that 16 GP surgeries across Somerset would share £102 million for refurbishing or expanding their premises, allowing more patients to be treated as part of the NHS ten-year plan.
One of the surgeries selected for funding was Axbridge & Wedmore Medical Practice, which operates across two sites - one on Houlgate Way in Axbridge (near the Lavender Rise housing development) and one on St Medard Road in Wedmore (near the busy B3139).
The surgeries have now confirmed that building work will begin in a matter of weeks, with six new clinical rooms being delivered across the two sites.
This story is from the January 06, 2026 edition of Western Daily Press.
Subscribe to Magzter GOLD to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 10,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
MORE STORIES FROM Western Daily Press
Western Daily Press
Cheltenham duo trigger new deals
Central defenders Cundy and Wilson set for another season at Whaddon Road
1 min
May 05, 2026
Western Daily Press
WONDER BAR!
SO was it, or wasn't it?
3 mins
May 05, 2026
Western Daily Press
Fear and confusion, but people 'pulled together'
THE manager of a Harvester pub where dozens of people were moved after the fatal blast said her main priority amid the chaos was to make sure everybody was calm and safe.
2 mins
May 05, 2026
Western Daily Press
GERMANY STILL PROTEST OVER HURST'S '66 STRIKE
SO was it, or wasn't it?
4 mins
May 05, 2026
Western Daily Press
McGavin signs new deal as released list is revealed
BRETT McGavin has penned a new two-year contract at Yeovil Town but the Glovers have released a large number of players following the end of their National League campaign, writes Keith Watson.
1 mins
May 05, 2026
Western Daily Press
ZIZOU LOSES HIS HEAD!
FRENCH LEGEND ZIDANE'S ILLUSTRIOUS CAREER ENDS WITH A RED CARD IN FINAL
4 mins
May 05, 2026
Western Daily Press
Three injured in blast at house can leave hospital
THREE people, including a child, who suffered minor injuries in a \"suspicious\" explosion at a house in Bristol are no longer being treated in hospital, police said.
1 mins
May 05, 2026
Western Daily Press
French test for Evolutionist
ARL Burke may have missed out on 1000 Guineas glory - but he has his eye on Classic compensation in France with his Newmarket runner-up Evolutionist. The Fillies’ Mile third had made a winning return on the continent in the Prix de la Grotte to put herself in the equation for the opening fillies’ Classic of the year, but connections
1 mins
May 05, 2026
Western Daily Press
Body found in missing man search
A BODY has been found during searches for a missing man from Cheltenham.
1 min
May 05, 2026
Western Daily Press
Forest close in on safety
NOTTINGHAM
1 min
May 05, 2026
Listen
Translate
Change font size