Autumn COVID Booster Clinics
If something in your body doesn’t feel right, don’t carry the worry of cancer with you.
If something in your body doesn’t feel right, don’t carry the worry of cancer with you.
Our Patient Participation Group is looking for a new voluntary secretary to be on our committee and to take the
**askmyGP changes starting on Friday 8th December** We have been adapting a new system to help us prioritise all requests
If something in your body doesn’t feel right, don’t carry the worry of cancer with you.
The practice will be closed between 1pm and 5pm on the following dates for staff training and meetings. This applies
There are little things we can all do to lift our mood or ease our anxiety – we need to find what works for us.
Did you know that, in addition to your GP, there are other health professionals in general practice who can help you get the right care?
The Prescription Prepayment Certificate and the low-income scheme to help patients save money on their prescriptions.
The eligibility for a free NHS Shingles vaccine is changed from the 1st of September 2023
The day begins at 7:45am with the usual unlocking of the Practice, turning on computers, emptying the dishwasher, switching on
Measles is an infection that spreads very easily and can cause serious problems in some people. Having the MMR vaccine is the best way to prevent it.
If you have a low income, you may be able to get help with NHS costs through the NHS Low Income Scheme (LIS)
If you’ve been invited for cervical screening, we hope you’ll choose to have it.
Use this service to get your NHS number. Your NHS number is a 10 digit number, like 485 777 3456.
Most of us welcome hot weather, but when it’s too hot, there are health risks.
Please Note:From the 1st April the NHS prescription charge has increased to £9.65 per item – please be aware some
Act F.A.S.T. Call 999 if you see any single one of the signs of a stroke.
NHS England carried out a public consultation on reducing prescribing of over-the-counter medicines for minor, short-term health concerns from December 2017 to
Help shape Somerset’s health and care strategy & plans – what matters most to you? On 5th January 2023 Somerset
The role of First Contact Physiotherapists (FCPs) in Primary Care is to assess patients with soft tissue, muscle and joint
The NHS 111 online service can assess and direct people to the most appropriate local service, including urgent treatment centres, GP practices, and consultations with a pharmacist.
The colder winter months can have a significant impact on your health and wellbeing. Find advice on how to stay healthy and well this winter.
You may have seen in the news and online stories about Group A Strep.
People urged not to ignore COVID-19 booster invitation – as difficult winter could lie ahead It’s that time of the year when colds and flu sweep through the nation. This year it’s more important than ever to get a booster jab, not only against the flu but also COVID-19. The NHS are urging people not … Read more
The best start for you and your baby.
Looking after your mental health. There are little things we can all do to help look after our mental health. Having good mental health helps us relax more, achieve more and enjoy our lives more.
If something in your body doesn’t feel right, talk to your doctor. Most people who go for tests find out it’s not cancer.
Big changes are taking place across the health and care system. What does it mean?
Fancy a cuppa? Sometimes reaching out to someone with as little as three words can make a big difference.
When you think you need A&E, contact NHS 111 by phone or online. NHS 111 is free and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You answer questions about your symptoms on the website, or by speaking to a fully trained adviser on the phone.
Extension to the shingles immunisation programme (England): Individuals become eligible for routine vaccination against shingles when they reach age 70, and
We are unable to issue your Covid-19 vaccination status certificate at the practice. Please see here. Proof of your vaccination status
Our practice is accredited by the Dementia Alliance. As part our work with the Dementia Alliance the team has a
Polden Medical Practice maintains a Veterans’ register for all of our serving and former serving patients. If you are a
You may have seen that on 24 November, NHS Digital published General Practice Access Data (GPAD) for all practices in
Cervical Screening (Smear Test) is routinely offered to women as part of a National Screening Programme between the ages of
The Practice will be closed on the following days: