East Quay Medical Centre

08/05/2026

Lots of patients in Bridgwater will have received texts or messages in their NHS app this week about the self-referral services available in Somerset.

These are genuine texts/messages - so please do use the services if you have symptoms.

Information can be found here too:

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/cancer/somerset-self-referral/

Please share as we know a few patients have been concerned that these are not genuine texts.

This is the Somerset cancer self-referral page from the Cancer sub-site of the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. Visit our website to learn more.

07/05/2026

🌸The Spring Wellbeing Kit is here to support your mental health. It offers practical advice, resources, and tips from members of the OMH alliance.

▶️ Find everything you need to keep yourself well and make the most of the warmer months here: https://openmentalhealth.org.uk/stay-well-in-2026/

07/05/2026

06/05/2026

Make sure you and your family are up to date with your routine vaccinations.

If you’re unsure, check the NHS app or speak with your GP.

06/05/2026

06/05/2026

Eating disorders can feel overwhelming at times, but you are not alone. Twice a week, SWEDA, Mind in Somerset and Open Mental Health offer a free, confidential helpline for those affected and their families.

If you or a loved one need support please call us on 0300 330 5464. The helpline is open every Tuesday from 8pm until 11pm and every Sunday from 11am until 2pm and offers free, impartial, confidential advice.

Save this post, share it, or call if you need to.

You can also learn more on our blog: bit.ly/ed-support-somerset

04/05/2026

Type 1 diabetes can feel very lonely at times. Even those closest to us can never fully understand what it feels like. That’s why I set up this little group – so that we can connect with each other and really feel seen.

This is a warm, inclusive space for everyone affected by type 1, including partners and parents.

Details here 👉 https://fb.me/e/7lDzhd6cB

Diabetes UK South West and South Central

04/05/2026

⚠️ Don’t worry if you receive a national reminder before your local team gets in touch. Your home visit will still be arranged by your local vaccination team.

02/05/2026

Crisis Safe Space offers out-of-hours mental health support. Instead of A&E, you can arrange a one‑to‑one session with someone who will listen and help.

Self‑refer or refer someone else to a safe space for calm, supportive crisis help.

Find out how it works by watching our short video and self‑referring here:
https://bit.ly/crisis-safe-space-somerset