Polden Medical Practice

02/02/2026

29/01/2026

'Tap the NHS App'

NHS England has launched a new phase of its NHS App campaign, to increase knowledge of the NHS App features and encourage greater use of the NHS App.

66% of GP registered patients in Somerset are now registered for the NHS App, however, a large number have yet to switch on notifications or use the prescription ordering feature.

24/01/2026

For those based in Woolavington and Edington (as well as the surrounding areas), we have two health walks in partnership with Polden Medical Practice.

Both level 1 walks, which are flat or with gentle slopes and ideal for those able to complete 30 - 40 mins with minimal stops.

Edington walks are on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month, and Woolavington is on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday (meaning you can attend all 4 each month!) With both starting at 1:30pm.

These walks are of course free, giving you the chance to get to know your local community better, make friends and better your health whilst you’re at it!

Contact walks@sasp.co.uk or visit www.sasp.co.uk/health-walks

24/01/2026

Rapid Health is on the NHS App using your NHS login details.

24/01/2026

20/01/2026

20/01/2026

IT ISSUES RESOLVED

The IT outages we were having yesterday affecting many PCs have now been resolved. 🖥️

Thank you for your patience and understanding throughout yesterday 🩵

19/01/2026

IT ISSUES

There are outages across IT in GP surgeries - it is affecting many PCs. 🖥️

📞 Please be patient if contacting the surgery as the phone lines are very busy but our reception team are struggling to access any medical records.

Appointments may be delayed as clinicians are also struggling with their computers.

You may be asked to phone back tomorrow morning for anything non-urgent.

❌ There is currently no update to when this will be fixed.

Thank you for your patience and understanding 🩵

14/01/2026

Activities at Bitham Community Hub – shown over a fortnight period – for January and February 2026.

Supported by Villages Together, Thrive Somerset, and SHAL Housing