Taunton Road Medical Centre

21/10/2025

🌟 Flu Clinic Tonight – Appointments Still Available! 🌟

We’re running our Flu Clinic this evening (Tuesday 21st October) and still have appointments available to book! 💉

If you’re eligible for a flu vaccine and haven’t had yours yet, this is a great opportunity to get protected before winter.

📅 Date: Monday 21st October
🕓 Time: This evening
📍 Location: Taunton Road Medical Centre

Please call the surgery to secure your slot today.

Stay well this winter — protect yourself and your loved ones! 💚

04/10/2025

💉Wow! What an amazing morning. 💉

👏 Thank you to every single member of the Taunton Road Medical Centre team who gave up their Saturday to help with flu clinic today.

😊 Thank you to every single patient who came to get their jab - braving the rain and wind with smiles on their faces!

1️⃣2️⃣7️⃣4️⃣ We managed to immunise 1274 adults today. 💥An absolutely amazing achievement. 🎉

🗓️ We have more flu clinics running in the week if you’ve still got to get yours 👍🏻

04/10/2025

🚗 Parking Reminder for Today’s Flu Clinic 🚗

We kindly ask that only patients attending today’s flu vaccination clinic use the surgery car park.

If your car is currently parked here and you are not a patient attending today’s clinic, we would be very grateful if you could kindly move it. This will help ensure our patients have safe and easy access to the surgery.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. 💚

01/10/2025

📢 Important Patient Update – Today’s the Day!

From 1st October 2025, we are introducing a new way of booking appointments. This change will help us:
✔ Manage demand more effectively
✔ Make sure patients see the right person at the right time
✔ Ensure fair access for all

🙏 We know this feels like a big change, and we want to thank you for your patience and support. Our team works incredibly hard every day to help patients, and this new system will make sure we can continue to give you the care you need. 💚

💻 Need an appointment? Submit your request online – it’s quick, fair, and helps us help you faster.
🔗 Visit: https://www.trmc.co.uk/

29/09/2025

💬 Can’t Make Your Appointment? No Problem!
Life happens — if you need to cancel your appointment, just give us a quick call on our Cancellation Line 📞 01278 720015.
It only takes a minute and really helps us free up the slot for someone else who needs it 💚
Thank you for helping us keep things running smoothly!

24/09/2025

📢 Did Not Attend (DNA) Appointments

Last week we had a number of missed appointments:

👩‍⚕️ Nurses: 22 appointments = 6 hours 5 minutes
👨‍⚕️ Doctors: 21 appointments = 6 hours 25 minutes

That’s over 12 hours of clinical time lost in just one week.

Missed appointments mean longer waiting times for everyone. If you can’t make your appointment, please let us know so we can offer it to someone else who needs it.

Thank you for your support in helping us provide the best care possible. 💚

22/09/2025

📢 Reminder: Appointment changes from 1st October 2025
A new system is coming to make sure everyone gets fair access and the right care at the right time.

💻 Submit requests online where possible
📞 Call only if you can’t use online services

Thank you for your support 💚

16/09/2025

🩺 Did you know? Here's what to expect from your hospital appointment and what not to be surprised by!

Our latest infographic breaks down the key steps in your hospital visit, including:
✔️ What your specialist will do
✔️ Tests and medications you might need
✔️ How the hospital communicates with you

And importantly, what you shouldn't expect — like being told you need to speak to your GP about the above.

Knowledge is power, so take a moment to read and be prepared for your next hospital visit.

🙏 Big thanks to Derby & Derbyshire LMC for creating this insightful infographic!

Scan the QR code on the infographic to read more!

16/09/2025

📲 Need to contact us? You can do it online!

We’re making it easier for you to reach us without waiting on the phone.
Simply follow the steps on our website or click the link below 👇
🔗 https://accurx.nhs.uk/patient-initiated/l85042

From there, you can:
✅ Request an appointment
✅ Ask about prescriptions
✅ Get help with admin queries

It’s quick, simple, and available 24/7. Your request will be picked up by our team during opening hours.

💬 Give it a try today – contacting us has never been easier!

16/09/2025

🌸 Cervical Screening Awareness Week 🌸

“What if I’m too embarrassed to attend my cervical screening? Will it be painful? Do I need to shave down there?”

It’s completely normal to have questions or worries about smear tests.
Meet Liz, a Practice Nurse from Somerset, who sees hundreds of women each year and understands why many feel nervous about attending their screening.

In this short video, Liz answers some of the most common questions people might be too embarrassed to ask. 💬

👉 If you still have questions after watching, don’t rely on Google – please contact your practice nurse who will be happy to help.

📽️ Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AylRMjuT0k8

Perhaps you've been invited to attend your first cervical screening, or maybe you've been putting it off?Meet Liz, a Practice Nurse based in Somerset. Liz se...

15/09/2025

⏰ Missed Appointments Last Week ⏰

Unfortunately, we had a high number of Did Not Attend (DNA) appointments last week:

👩‍⚕️ Nurses – 27 missed appointments = 8 hours 10 minutes lost
👨‍⚕️ Doctors – 25 missed appointments = 7 hours lost

That’s over 15 hours of valuable clinical time that could have been used to help other patients in need.

👉 Please remember to cancel your appointment using our cancellation line (01278 720015) if you can’t attend – it only takes a moment and makes a huge difference for others.

Thank you for your support 💚