Townsend House Medical Centre

09/03/2026

! UPDATE !

Due to staff shortages this week please expect reasonable phone delays. ☎️
Please bare with us and your call will be answered as soon as possible.

The quickest way you can reach us is by submitting an online consultation via the link below.

Thank you.

Contact us about your request

06/03/2026

🧠March is Brain Tumour Awareness Month.🧠

Recognising the sighs early could save your life.
Symptoms can include,

headaches
seizures (fits)
persistently feeling sick (nausea), being sick (vomiting) and drowsiness
mental or behavioural changes, such as memory problems or changes in personality
progressive weakness or paralysis on one side of the body
vision or speech problems.

For more information and advice follow the link below.

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/brain-tumours/

27/02/2026

Did you know we provide possible life saving information packs?

A 'Message in a bottle' is something you can collect from the surgery and keep at home in case your medical information needs to be immediately accessed by a clinician in an emergency.

Simply fill out the form inside and keep one by your front door and in the fridge of your home. This is where trained medical professionals know where to look for them.

Lions Clubs Message in a Bottle helps save lives. Find out more and order your bottles online today to help in an emergency.

26/02/2026

If you, a friend or relative are struggling pop along to the Axe Valley Community Check-In, which takes place fortnightly at the Axminster Waffle.
They provide mental, physical, social and financial support via a wide network of local organisations. 🙏

HQ.

The Waffle House is a 100% non-profit café and community space with a menu which centres around its trademark Liège waffles. Our HQ is in Axminster & we

25/02/2026

!SURGERY UPDATE!

Sadly, one of our long standing members of staff in our reception team will be leaving us at the end of the month.

We will be taking on two new receptionists over the next few months to get our reception team to full capacity. So if you see a new face please be patient as they will be learning there new role
😊

We would like to kindly remind our patients that all of our team members are here to help you and are to be treated with respect at all times.

Thank You 🙌

24/02/2026

We are seeing a rise in measles cases in parts of England.

Vaccination is the most effective way to protect children from serious illness.

We’re encouraging parents to check their children are up to date with their vaccinations. Check your child's red book or speak to their GP practice.

More information: http://nhs.uk/mmr

17/02/2026

Children under 6 will now be offered the MMRV (measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox) vaccine as part of the NHS childhood vaccination programme.
The MMR vaccine is still available for adults and older children born on or before 31 December 2019 who were not vaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella when they were younger.
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Find out about the MMRV vaccine for measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox, including who should have it, when it's given and possible side effects.

13/02/2026

HAVE YOU CONSIDERED PHARMACY FIRST SERVICE? 👨‍⚕️

Your local pharmacy can assist you with minor illness including,

- Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections
-Sinusitis
-Shingles
-Sore throats and more!

If you are suffering from a minor illness, access a convenient service from your local pharmacy.

For more information follow the link below. ⬇️

https://www.england.nhs.uk/primary-care/pharmacy/pharmacy-services/pharmacy-first/

11/02/2026

📖📘BOOK DONATION'S📖📘

We are currently full for book dotation's at the surgery.
We will keep you updated for further donations.

Thank you 😊

11/02/2026

We will be closed for essential staff training TODAY from 1pm.

The Surgery will re-open Thursday morning from 8am.
If you have a life-threatening emergency during this time, please call 999.

Please contact your local pharmacy or 111 for urgent medical advice that is NOT life-threatening, you can also call the surgery and stay on the line to be transferred to the out of hours service.
Thank you 🙌

06/02/2026

We know that protecting your children's health is important.

The NHS vaccine program is the SAFEST and most EFFECTIVE method of protection for your little ones. 😊

Receive up to date, ACCURATE information from your health professionals.

Contact us via the link below to book or to ask any questions. 🙌

KEEP YOUR CHILDREN SAFE.
https://www.townsendhousesurgery.co.uk/services/appointments/

04/02/2026

We will be closed for essential staff training on Wednesday 11th of February from 1pm.

The Surgery will re-open Thursday morning from 8am.

If you have a life-threatening emergency during this time, please call 999.
Please contact your local pharmacy or 111 for urgent medical advice that is NOT life-threatening, you can also call the surgery and stay on the line to be transferred to the out of hours service.

Thank you 🙌