Practice News & Announcements

Welcome to Polden Medical Practice

We provide comprehensive NHS primary care services to help you manage your health and well-being.

Our aim is to provide a high quality, caring and personal health care service to our whole patient population by:

  • Putting our patients at the centre of what we do
  • Having a highly qualified and trained multi-professional integrated primary Healthcare Team
  • Offering our services in a safe, supportive and suitably equipped environment, using technological advances in healthcare systems for our patient’s benefit.

Find below a copy of our practice leaflet:

Polden Medical Practice are part of the Bridgwater Bay Primary Care Network. Visit the Bridgwater Bay website for ideas and resources to help improve your Health.

HEALTH & WELLBEING COACHES Appointments now available in practice

Our SASP Health and Wellbeing Coaching service supports people with long term conditions to access physical activity in order to promote and protect their health. If you are living with a long term health condition, at risk of diabetes or just ready to take control of your health, our team of Health and Wellbeing Coaches can give you the support you need to make healthy changes to your lifestyle. Find details in the Help & Support or Self Referral sections above.

NHS App

Owned and run by the NHS, the NHS App is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services on your smartphone or tablet — including prescriptions and appointments.

NHS App displayed on mobile phone

Know who to turn to for your healthcare

We want to help you get the right medical assistance when you’re ill, injured or have a long term condition. Going directly to the person with the appropriate skills is important. This can help you to a speedier recovery and makes sure all NHS services are run efficiently.

Pharmacist

When you need healthcare advice or help with medicines

Optician

Sudden loss of vision. Blurred vision. Painful or red eyes?

Dentist

When your mouth or teeth need urgent attention

NHS Out-of-hours

When your GP and local pharmacy are closed

Minor injury

You will usually need a GP referral, except in an emergency.

Accident & Emergency

When an illness or injury is serious or life-threatening

Alert

Practice Closed Tuesday 19th March (2pm – 5pm)

*Woolavington and Edington Surgery and dispensary will be closed on Tuesday 19th March from 2:00pm to 5:00pm for essential staff training. If you need out of hours help, you should telephone 111 or if you have a minor ailment you could visit your local pharmacy.*