Taunton Road Medical Centre

29/07/2025

Health and Wellbeing Coaches support individuals with long-term health conditions to live fulfilling lives to promote and protect their health including by accessing physical activity and movement.

In partnership with Bridgwater Bay PCN, our Health and Wellbeing Coaches operate in each practice across Bridgwater. They will be able to support you to improve your health and wellbeing, talking to you about what matters most to you to increase your health and happiness and helping you take any action needed..

Refer yourself here: www.sasp.co.uk/forms/view/hwc

29/07/2025

📢 Did You Know?
Last week alone, Taunton Road Medical Centre lost nearly 10 hours of clinical time due to missed appointments (DNAs).

🩺 29 nurse appointments and 7 GP appointments were not attended – that's 9 hours and 50 minutes of lost care that could have gone to other patients.

⏳ Every appointment matters. If you're unable to attend, please contact us to cancel – it only takes a moment and helps us care for more people in need.

📞Please phone our Cancellation Line on 01278 720015 if you're unable to attend your appointment. Let’s work together to reduce DNAs and improve access for everyone.

29/07/2025

💬 Let’s talk openly about cervical smears.

Whether you're looking for clear answers to common questions or want to hear a real-life experience—these videos are incredibly helpful.

🔹 Cervical Smear Myth-Busting
Get the facts and clear up the confusion:
📺 Watch now - www.macmillan.org.uk/dfsmedia/1a6f23537f7f4519bb0cf14c45b2a629/19304-10061/MAC16302_ER_E05_CervicalScreening_20241210

🔹 Jodie’s Story
Hear from Jodie, a woman with learning disabilities, as she shares her experience having a cervical smear—an important perspective everyone should listen to:
📺 Watch here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOq_a2BYERc

💡 Everyone deserves to feel informed and supported. Please share to help raise awareness and encourage others to attend their screening.

Across the NHS, local systems and partnerships are working together to find ways to make screening more accessible for people with a learning disabilityJodie...

23/07/2025

✨Amazing news!✨

Our trust has received the green light from NHS England to build a £17.8 million diagnostic centre next to Bridgwater Community Hospital!🏥

With capacity for 25,000 additional scans annually, the centre will run across 7 days a week and significantly improve access to vital cardiac and cancer diagnostics, reduce waiting times, and bring care closer to the community - a key goal of the NHS 10 Year Plan.

This is a huge step forward in delivering more accessible, community-based care for the people of Somerset.💙

We have this month applied for planning permission for the new centre, and if approved, the new facility is likely to open in Summer 2026 developed by Ergea, a partner of our trust who provides imaging services. While the centre is in development, AGITO Medical will provide temporary MRI and CT scanners at Bridgwater Community Hospital, giving local people access to specialist scanning at the earliest opportunity.

23/07/2025

💜 Feeling anxious about your cervical smear? You're not alone.

We know that many people feel nervous about cervical screening — and that’s completely valid. But did you know that a smear test can help prevent cervical cancer?

To support you, there's a helpful guide designed specifically for those who feel anxious or find it hard to attend:

🔗 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cervical-screening-support-for-people-who-find-it-hard-to-attend/cervical-screening-support-for-people-who-feel-anxious-about-attending

📘 It includes tips, reassurance, and ways to make the experience more comfortable. Your health matters. 💪

22/07/2025

⏰ MISSED APPOINTMENTS MATTER! ⏰

Last week, we had:
👉 28 missed nurse appointments – that’s 8 hours 10 minutes
👉 15 missed doctor appointments – totaling 3 hours 58 minutes

💥 That’s over 12 hours of lost clinical time — time that could have helped others in need.

We know life gets busy, but if you can’t make your appointment, please call us to cancel or reschedule. 📞 It only takes a minute, and it makes a huge difference for our community!

Thank you for helping us keep things running smoothly!💚

20/07/2025

📢 Practice Closure for Staff Training

Just a heads-up! We’ll be closed for staff training tomorrow morning (Monday 21st July) until 1pm.

We’ll be taking part in our mandatory Basic Life Support (BLS) training to ensure our team stays up to date with essential skills.

Some of our team will still be around if needed, but if your call isn’t urgent, please get in touch after 1:30pm.

Thank you for your understanding💚

15/07/2025

We’re reminding parents to make sure their children are up to date with their MMR vaccinations. 2 doses of the MMR vaccine provide the best protection against measles, mumps and rubella.

Visit https://ow.ly/YJmn50Womlr for more information.

15/07/2025

🌿 Join Us for a Healthier Future! 🌿

Are you at risk of Type 2 diabetes? Take the first step toward a healthier lifestyle with the NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme — launching right here in Bridgwater! 🏃‍♀️🥗

📍 Venue: Victoria Park Community Centre
📅 Date: Wednesday, 6th August 2025
⏰ Time: (Confirmed upon registration)

This FREE programme includes weekly sessions covering:
✅ Healthy eating
✅ Physical activity
✅ Long-term lifestyle changes

📲 Book your place now: https://preventing-diabetes.co.uk/welcome/groups/
📧 Questions? Email: info@preventing-diabetes.co.uk
📞 Or call: 0333 577 3010

Let’s take control of our health—together! 💪

10/07/2025

Hot weather is expected over the next few days and the weekend, so please take care if you are going out in the sunshine. Stay cool and hydrated, and please look out for those who may find it difficult to keep themselves cool.

Get advice on how to stay safe - search for 'NHS heatwave' online now.

09/07/2025

❗ Anyone can become unwell when the weather is hot, but some are at higher risk than others, please help to look after them.

⚠️ Find out how you can beat the heat here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/beat-the-heat-hot-weather-advice/beat-the-heat-staying-safe-in-hot-weather

08/07/2025

Feeling a bit nervous about your cervical screening? 😬 Wondering if it’ll hurt or if you need to shave? 🧐 No worries, we’ve got you!

Meet Liz, our super friendly Practice Nurse from Somerset 👩‍⚕️💖 She’s here to answer all your questions and make you feel totally at ease! 😊

Check out her video 🎥 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AylRMjuT0k8 and get ready to smash that smear test with confidence! 💪 Got more questions? Just ask your practice nurse, they’re always happy to help! 💬✨