More than 100 people from the county visited Somerset Cricket Club in Taunton to discuss their views of the NHS
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The biggest ever conversation about the future of the NHS hit Somerset this weekend as part of a nationwide series of public debates about how to fix the health service.
More than 100 people from the county visited Somerset Cricket Club in Taunton on Sunday, 24 November, to discuss their views of the NHS, share their experiences, and offer their suggestions for delivering an NHS fit for the future.
Health Minister Karin Smyth and NHS England's South West regional director Elizabeth O'Mahoney both attended. They asked people for their opinions on NHS reform and how the government's 10-Year Health Plan can help tackle disparities in the wider region.
The minister also got her blood pressure checked at the club as part of its Take The Pressure Off campaign - which encourages regular check-ups to reduce the risk of future complications. Following that, she visited Musgrove Park Hospital's emergency department and discussed its hospital
