Park Medical Practice and Evercreech Surgery

09/08/2025

Stay Safe Around Water This Summer 💧☀️

When temperatures rise, water accidents are more likely to occur, with nearly half of drownings happening between May and August. If you’re thinking about swimming, always follow the Water Safety Code.
https://www.rlss.org.uk/listing/category/summer-water-safety

While they look fun, it’s so important to never swim in the sea with inflatables. They can easily be swept out by currents or offshore winds, leaving you in danger. Keep them for your local pool!
https://hmcoastguard.uk/on-the-beach

06/08/2025

Play Day – 6th August! 🎉

Playday is the national day for play! Celebrated in August, this year the focus is on “Spaces for Play”, sharing the vital importance of accessible, inclusive spaces for the freedom to play. Play is crucial for developing children’s communication and language skills, as well as supporting their learning and wellbeing.

Play is crucial for developing children’s communication and language skills, as well as supporting their learning and wellbeing. Explore 10 key benefits of play alongside helpful tools and insights.

04/08/2025

Hair Loss Awareness Month

Did you know that August is Hair Loss Awareness Month? You may not know this, but it’s normal to lose around 50-110 hairs per day.

Normally losing extra hair is nothing to worry about, but excessive loss can be a sign of an underlying condition so if you’re worried, it’s important to speak to your Doctor.
https://www.nhs.uk/symptoms/hair-loss/

Around 40% of women over the age of 50 experience noticeable hair loss and this can impact on both self-confidence and emotional wellbeing. Here are some tips and ideas on treatment options, and options for support:
https://www.nhs.uk/symptoms/hair-loss/coping-tips-for-women/

Hair loss can have many causes. Alopecia is the general medical term for hair loss. Find out when to see a GP and what treatments are available.

01/08/2025

🩺Our NHS Patient Survey results have been published (see below).

🩺 These results reflect the hard work our team put in on a daily basis and will help us plan where we can improve further.

Thank you to any patients that completed this survey. We'd like to take this opportunity to remind patients that we value feedback given by our patient population to help shape the services we deliver.

31/07/2025

⭐️ Just a reminder that our games Café has a new venue ⭐️

Tomorrow, Friday 1st August you will find Mandy & Liv from Health Connections Mendip at the Mind Hub from 1.30pm to welcome you!

Are you aged between 18-30 years old and would like to meet new people? Come along and join us, it's an opportunity to meet with young people, make friends, play card games and chat to a Health Connector about local support in your community.

📅 Every Friday
⏰ 1.30pm -3pm
📍 The MIND Hub, 57c High Street, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5AQ

To access further information on groups and services in the local area that could help to improve your health and wellbeing please visit the Health Connections directory; https://healthconnectionsmendip.org/mendip-directory/



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31/07/2025

💉💸Did you know that your GP practice receives a large proportion of income from seasonal vaccination campaigns?

💸Attending an appointment with us for your flu vaccine helps us to continue providing services to our population. Invites will soon be sent to eligible patients, so please book when invited.

💉Flu & Covid-19 Vaccination season is on its way.

📅 We will be inviting patients in the coming weeks to book into our clinics in October 2025.

🩺 Help support your GP practice and book for your vaccine when invited. We will also be offering other vaccines and some health checks.

30/07/2025

Missed Appointments (DNA's) - June 2025

In June, we had 162 appointments that were not attended - that's an average of 7.7 missed appointments every day, equating to 1 hour 45 minutes of clinical time daily or 3.5 days worth of appointments.

Missed Appointments matter. They take away chances for others - especially those needing urgent tests or same-day care.

Can't make it? Let us know ASAP, whether it's a week ahead or just an hour before. That spot could help someone in need.

28/07/2025

A big thank you to everyone who took part in our June 2025 Patient Survey.

Your feedback means a lot to us — it helps us see what we’re doing well and where we can do better, so we can keep giving you the best care possible.

You might get a quick text from us after your appointment asking for your thoughts. If you’ve got a minute, we’d love it if you could fill it out!

25/07/2025

💉Flu & Covid-19 Vaccination season is on its way.

📅 We will be inviting patients in the coming weeks to book into our clinics in October 2025.

🩺 Help support your GP practice and book for your vaccine when invited. We will also be offering other vaccines and some health checks.

24/07/2025

We have been informed of an issue with some major phone networks such as EE and Sky. If you are expecting a call from the practice we may struggle to reach you. Please submit online requests if possible and our team will do their best to get back to you.

24/07/2025

This summer, Joe Wicks is launching a new animated physical activity series, Activate, which aims to address childhood inactivity by getting kids moving and having fun.

Co-created by Joe Wicks, Activate is made up of short, five-minute episodes that parents and teachers can easily integrate into their day at home, school or summer activity clubs.

Activate is backed by , , as part of a new partnership to reach families and schools across the country.

Activate is available for free on The Body Coach YouTube channel.

Welcome to the Body Coach TV where I post weekly home workouts to help you get, stronger, healthier and happier.

22/07/2025

🔔 Important Notice – Reduced Service This Afternoon 🔔

Please note that Park Medical Practice will be running a reduced service today (22nd July) from 13:30 to 17:00 due to essential staff training.

✅ We remain open for patients who are unwell and in need of urgent care.
⚠️ Please be aware there may be delays in responding to routine queries during this period.

Thank you for your patience and continued support as we work to improve our services.