Polden Medical Practice

17/10/2025

We are holding some additional flu clinics at Woolavington Surgery for patients who are eligible on the following dates:

Friday 7th November (11am - 6pm)
Wednesday 12th November (2pm - 5:30pm)

https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu-vaccine/

Please contact the surgery to book your appointment.

17/10/2025

Get ready for winter roadshows

As temperatures begin to drop, we are inviting residents across Somerset to attend a series of free winter roadshows offering practical advice, energy-saving tips, and access to local support services.… Read More »launching our winter roadshows to help somerset residents stay warm and well

17/10/2025

Closed For Essential Staff Training on Tuesday 21st October 2025

Woolavington and Edington Surgery and dispensary will be closed on Tuesday 21st October 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 could visit your local pharmacy.

17/10/2025

Dr Juliet Balfour developed and runs the Somerset NHS Menopause Service. She has been a GP for over 30 years and is a British Menopause Society accredited me...

14/10/2025

We are holding our next seasonal influenza vaccination clinics at Woolavington Surgery on Thursday 16th & Friday 17th October.

For those eligible and yet to book we still have appointments available on these clinic dates.

We are expecting our surgery car park to be busier than normal during this time so please do bear this in mind when attending for your appointment or if you need to visit the surgery.

Further dates will follow.

13/10/2025

Visit: https://oursomerset.org.uk/working-together/blood-pressure/

13/10/2025

Going through the menopause and not sure if you need a cervical smear? If you have a cervix you do need to have a cervical smear. If you haven't had one for a while, watch this video - Dr Bavalia answers your questions about cervical screening.

What is cervical screening? Is it painful? I hear a lot about HPV, but I don’t know what it is?In this video, Dr Bavalia answers your questions about cervica...

10/10/2025

World Mental Health Day

The World Mental Health Day raises awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilize efforts in support of mental health.

10/10/2025

We are holding our next flu clinics on Thursday 16th & Friday 17th October at Woolavington Surgery for patients who are eligible.

https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu-vaccine/

Please contact the surgery to book your appointment.

Further dates will follow.

10/10/2025

09/10/2025

❓ Unsure which vaccinations you and your family are able to have this season? Here's a handy guide to help you.
▶️ More information and further details on eligibility can be found on the NHS website.