Apple FM

Although now a Community Radio Station broadcasting on the FM frequency, Apple FM has it's roots embedded in Hospital Radio and was established in 1969. In addition to broadcasting on the FM waveband, it also broadcasts to Musgrove Park Hospital, 24 hours a day via the Hospedia Bedside entertainment units. Apple FM was awarded the Queens Award for Voluntary Service in 2015.

Approximately 48 people are involved in the day-to-day running of the station. Volunteers are always needed; you should contact the station directly if you are interested.

On 11th May 2013 Taunton Hospital Radio evolved into Apple FM, an OfCom licensed FM Community Radio Station to serve the Caring Community of the borough of Taunton Deane and beyond.
Now broadcasting on 97.3FM in the locality, on www.applefm.co.uk, through their dedicated smartphone App and to the Patients in Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, Apple FM Broadcasts 24 hours a day with live shows starting with Breakfast from 7-9am, through Drivetime from 4-6pm and on to end of live programming at 10pm (Midnight on Friday nights), Apple FM serves those in care, Carers, family and friends of those in care and carers, Dentist & Doctor waiting areas, forging solid links with the community around it, including local Schools & Colleges.