Polden Medical Practice

18/03/2026

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

18/03/2026

18/03/2026

Digital HOPE – free self-management courses for patients

Digital HOPE offers free self-management courses designed to support patient activation and wellbeing. Patients can choose to join group-facilitated courses on set dates or access self-guided courses that can be started at any time, covering areas such as Long Term Conditions, Hip or Knee Pain, Cancer, Long COVID, and support for carers and parents of autistic children.

The Hope Programme is a 6 or 8 week digital self-management course based on positive psychology, mindfulness and cognitive behavioural therapy, built on 25 years of research evidence.

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

16/03/2026

This week at Bitham Walk Community Hub. Feel free to join any of the activities listed 👍😁

12/03/2026

IMPORTANT NOTICE ❗️❗️

🔴Due to staff absence we have had to cancel our 'Sit & Wait Blood Service' tomorrow.
🟠 13/03/2026
🟡 We are sorry for any inconvenience caused.

11/03/2026

6:30 pm on Friday, 20th March 2026!
Bitham Community Hub and Villages Together Present
PRIZE BINGO at The HUB!
with your Caller – DJ Bobby B
Friday, 20th March 2026
at Bitham Walk Hall, Woolavington TA7 8JQ
This is a 16+ event

Doors Open: 6:30 pm
Eyes Down at: 7 pm prompt
£1 per game or £5 inc. Flyer
Prizes for a Line and a Full House + Flyer

Raising funds to support future Community Hub events
There will be space for 50 players – so please come early to avoid disappointment.

Supported by The Friends of Bitham Community Hub and SHAL Housing.

11/03/2026

https://nhssomerset.nhs.uk/armed-forces/

Here to support the wellbeing of our Somerset Armed Forces Community

10/03/2026

▶️ Missed a vaccine? Your GP surgery can book or rearrange an appointment.

😊 It's best to have vaccines on time, but you can still catch up on most vaccines if you miss them.

10/03/2026

Closed For Essential Staff Training on Thursday 12th March 2026

Woolavington and Edington Surgery and dispensary will be closed on Thursday 12th March from between 2pm to 5pm for essential staff training. If you have a life-threatening medical emergency that may require an ambulance, please call 999. If you have a minor ailment, you can visit your local pharmacy.