Clinics & Services
First Contact Physiotherapy
From mid-January 2022 we have a First Contact Physiotherapist joining us at the surgery every Tuesday.
A First Contact Physiotherapist (FCP) is a highly experienced physiotherapist skilled in the assessment, diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal problems such as joint, muscle, ligament or tendon injuries.
These injuries can be a result of minor trauma, posture, overuse or sports injuries. An FCP provides patients with easily accessible information, advice and guidance on treatment options for their injury.
FCP appointments are booked through our reception team
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Family Planning
Advice on contraception by appointment. We do not currently offer coil fitting, however, we can refer you to the appropriate team.
Antenatal Care
Routine antenatal check-ups by our qualified midwife. Alternate Thursday's by appointment.
Pregnant ladies are required to complete a self-referral to maternity services.
The referral will be processed by the maternity admin team and a midwife will then contact you to arrange an appointment between 8-10 weeks of pregnancy.
Click here to complete the self-referral form
Mother and Baby
To speak to a Health Visitor - please call 0300 323 0116 and speak to the Duty Health Visiting Team.
Childhood Immunisations
You will be contacted when these are due and invited to make an appointment for the immunisations clinic which we hold on the first Tuesday afternoon of the month. Please bring your red book and consent form with you. We can arrange an alternative appointment with the practice nurse if it is impossible for you to get to clinic.
Asthma
Regular check-ups and advice from practice nurses on lifestyle, inhaler techniques and medication. By appointment.
Cervical Smears
Women between the ages of 25 and 65 are advised to have a smear at least every 3 to 5 years. You will receive a reminder to make an appointment with the practice nurse. By appointment.
Minor Surgery
Your Doctor will discuss this with you before any appointment is made. By appointment.
Dietician
Referrals are made by your doctor, you will then receive an appointment directly from the Community Dieticians service.
Counselling
A counselling service is available through Somerset Talking Therapies. Ask your Doctor for more information or ask at reception for an information and self referral leaflet. Alternatively, please click on the link below to complete an online self referral.
https://www.somersettalkingtherapies.nhs.uk/contact-us/refer-yourself/
St Margaret's Hospice
St. Margaret’s Hospice has been at the heart of Somerset’s community for over 37 years, delivering high quality, responsive and compassionate care to patients and their families facing a life-limiting illness. Through medical expertise, nursing skills and specialist support services, St. Margaret’s Hospice provide physical, emotional and spiritual care to our patients and their loved ones. With two hospice sites; one in Yeovil and one in Taunton, as well as five community based teams caring for patients in their own homes, we continually strive to reach everyone in the community that needs our care, often during their precious last days.
In Taunton and Yeovil, our Sunflower Centres provide support for patients who are well enough to live at home but would like to take advantage of the specialist support that St. Margaret’s can offer during the day. St. Margaret’s has a team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and complementary therapists who aim to improve patients’ and carers’ quality of life. The team provide a range of services to support those with complex needs. They have the expertise to support people with breathlessness, pain management concerns, anxiety, fatigue, and more. St. Margaret’s Hospice is a charity and reliant on the support of the Somerset community to continue to provide their services free of charge and are dedicated to making each day count for all patients and their families.
Please see the St Margaret's Hospice website for more information.
Smoking
Stopping smoking is one of the most important things you can do to improve your health.
A help to stop smoking service is provided by SmokeFreeLife Somerset.
https://www.healthysomerset.co.uk/smokefree/
Flu Vaccination
From October to December each year we offer flu vaccination to those people at risk because of age or certain chronic medical conditions.
From October to December each year we offer free influenza immunisations to:
- people over 65 years of age
- people who have certain long term medical conditions that put them at additional risk
- pregnant women
- carers
There will be publicity at the time and it is helpful if you can make your appointment early. You will have better protection and we can be more certain of meeting demand.
A national programme to immunise children by nasal spray is being introduced over a number of years.
Pneumovax Vaccination
These are offered to all patients over 65 at the same time as the flu vaccination. A single injection provides about 10 years protection for most people.
New Patient Health Checks
We offer all new patients a simple health check with the practice nurse or health care assistant if they are not on any regular medication. If you are taking regular medication you will need to see the doctor for a new patient check before we can issue any repeat medication. A sample of urine should be brought to any new patient appointment and sample bottles are available from the surgery.
Hearing Aid Batteries
You can now pick up hearing aid batteries from reception any time 8.00-6.00 weekdays. Please bring your record book. You don’t need to be a patient of this practice to collect batteries but you must bring your record book.