Cannington Health Centre

19/03/2026

⚠️IMPORTANT POST⚠️

🩸Due to staff absence our 'Sit & Wait Blood Service' will not be running on Thursday 19th March.

🩸The clinic will be running on Wednesday 18th March & Friday 20th March.

🩸 Please note that the clinic will be running at reduced capacity on these days so you may be asked to return the following week.

🩸We advise phoning before attending.

19/03/2026

17/03/2026

Vaccines protect your child from measles, whooping cough and other serious illnesses. 🧒

If you're a dad, check if your child has missed vaccinations: look in their red book or speak to your GP practice.

🔗 http://nhs.uk/childhoodvaccinations

17/03/2026

Cases of invasive meningococcal disease have been confirmed in Kent. Sadly, 2 people are known to have died. It's important to know the signs of symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia. Get more info from NHS.
🔗 nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis

16/03/2026

09/03/2026

A new self‑referral pathway for breast cancer symptoms is giving people in Somerset faster access to specialist care. In the last 9 months, 600+ people have referred themselves without needing a GP appointment.

▶️ Find out more: https://bit.ly/somerset-breast-diagnosis

09/03/2026

Quitting smoking can be tough. Whether you need support for managing triggers and cravings, or advice on products that could help you quit, your free quit plan will guide you every step of the way. Try it now: https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/ready-to-quit-smoking/personal-quit-plan

06/03/2026

04/03/2026

🎗Worried about bleeding after menopause? You can now self-refer to our Post Menopausal Bleeding (PMB) Service - no GP visit needed! 🌸
If you’ve experienced any bleeding after menopause, it’s important to get checked. While it may not always be serious, early investigation can help rule out or detect conditions early when they’re most treatable.
✅ Quick and easy self-referral
✅ No need to contact your GP
✅ Supportive, specialist care
📞 Call our Bleeding After Menopause Service between 8am-4pm, Monday to Friday: 01823 213567
🌐 Or refer online anytime
Take control of your health, don’t delay getting the support and answers you deserve 💙

04/03/2026

As a practice, we are supporting this project that is being ran by Somerset Foundation Trust. If you have received an invitation, please do complete the assessment.

If you are registered with a GP Practice in Bridgwater and have received an invitation to come forward and have this check, your GP recommends that you attend.

Heartburn symptoms are common, but in some cases when they persist they can sometimes indicate something underlying.
If you have been invited to take part, please dont ignore this opportunity.
Taking part in this check could help protect your health now and in the future.