North Petherton Surgery

10/10/2025

❓ 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.

10/10/2025

https://www.who.int/campaigns/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.

06/10/2025

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...

06/10/2025

👋Can you believe that only 1 in 5 women seek help for incontinence issues? It's a very common problem but it's a myth that you just need to 'live with it'. ...

03/10/2025

🚭 You've done the hard bit, and now you get to see the benefits! After 72 hours your pulse, breathing, and energy levels should be returning to normal, with your senses of taste and smell also improving. Find support in Somerset: 👉 https://bit.ly/SmokeFreeToday

03/10/2025

✅ Quick nasal spray 👃💨
✅ Protects little ones + family 💙
✅ Now even easier - from 1 Oct you can book at your local pharmacy 🏥

Book through the flu vaccination service 👉 https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccination-and-booking-services/book-flu-vaccination/

03/10/2025

🚑 Did you know NHSquicker shows live waiting and travel times for urgent care near you?
😲 Minor injuries or illnesses? Find the quickest place to get help - without heading straight to A&E.
✅ Visit www.nhsquicker.co.uk or download the app.

03/10/2025

02/10/2025

Subscribe now for more! http://bit.ly/1KyA9sVThe 22nd of March marks the ten year anniversary of Jade Goody's death. From the moment she was diagnosed with c...

29/09/2025

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High blood pressure (hypertension) 1 in 3 adults in Somerset have high blood pressure and many don’t know it Somerset – Take the Pressure Off! Welcome to our “Take the Pressure Off” campaign, an initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of monitoring your blood pressure....

29/09/2025

About 3 in 10 adults in Somerset have high blood pressure but 1 in 10 don’t know it. It is a major risk factor for Cardiovascular Disease, and significantly increases the risk of having a heart attack or stroke, but early diagnosis and treatment can help people live longer, healthier lives.

Blood pressure monitors are free to loan from any Somerset library. The devices can be borrowed for 2 weeks by any adult library member, so that you can make regular checks at home over this period.
Take a look at this video from Clinton Rogers with Dr Solomon Lebese below, which also talks about our local scheme and includes a brief demonstration.

In this weeks catch-up film, Clinton highlights the importance of checking your .He visits where you c...