Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Market Research Report

Company Overview

Name: Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Mission: To improve the health and wellbeing of everyone in Somerset and to deliver outstanding integrated care by supporting colleagues and nurturing an inclusive culture of kindness, respect, and teamwork.

Vision: Thriving colleagues, integrated care, healthier people.

Founded: As a result of mergers in April 2020 between Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

Headquarters: Management Office, Level 1, Yeovil Hospital, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, BA21 4AT.

Number of Employees: Over 12,500 colleagues, including healthcare professionals, researchers, and administrative staff.

Revenue: No information is available.

Key People: No specific key individuals mentioned; headed by a new chair as of October 2024.

What the Company is Known For:

• Delivering joined-up community, mental health, and acute hospital care.

• Operating services from two acute hospitals - Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton and Yeovil Hospital in Yeovil, community services, and 13 community hospitals.

Products and Services

Products and Services Offered:

• Acute hospital services.

• Community health care services.

• Mental health and learning disability services.

• GP practices.

High-Level Description of Products:

• Hospital@Home Program: A service allowing patients to receive hospital-level care in their own homes. It includes remote monitoring and home visits by medical staff.

• Robotic Surgery: Use of the da Vinci Xi robot for intricate and less invasive surgeries.

Key Features of Each Product:

• Hospital@Home Program:

• Home-based care delivery, avoiding hospital admissions.

• Utilizes technology for remote monitoring.

• Tailored patient interaction including video consultations.

• Robotic Surgery:

• Da Vinci Xi robot funded by the League of Friends.

• Offers precision in surgeries with quicker recovery for patients through less invasive procedures.

• Over 200 operations conducted in its first year of service.

Recent Developments

Recent Developments in the Company:

• Announced a new chair appointment in October 2024.

• Continued enhancement of patient services with initiatives like the "Hospital@Home" team.

New Products Launched:

• No specific new products were announced.

New Features Added to Existing Products:

• The robotic surgery system, da Vinci Xi, as part of surgical enhancements.

Partnerships:

• Partnership with community volunteers such as the Musgrove Park League of Friends, which donated £1.5 million for procuring the surgery robot.

This detailed market research report provides a comprehensive overview of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, highlighting its mission, operations, and recent developments. The analysis underscores the significant impact of volunteer support and innovative service offerings such as Hospital@Home and robotic surgeries.