Grove House Surgery

05/08/2025

Antibiotics

Taking antibiotics when you don’t need them puts both you and others at risk. Resistance to antibiotics is a growing concern, and it’s important that we control usage to keep them working for when they’re really needed. In some cases, you may not need an antibiotic so ensure you trust your Doctor, Nurse or Pharmacist’s advice as to when they’re required. Take antibiotics as directed and never save them for later use or share them with others.

It’s been dubbed “the end of modern medicine”. BBC Future asked experts to explain how we might avoid the worst effects of antibiotic resistance – a grand challenge of our age.

05/08/2025

Measles

Measles cases are on the rise in the UK. Vaccination is vital to protect both your own children and those around you who are vulnerable. If you’ve missed a dose, or you haven’t started yet, it’s never too late to catch up. Book an appointment by [add booking details].

Vaccines are the most effective way to prevent many infectious diseases, and while anti-vaccine stories are often spread on social media, these may not be based on scientific evidence and could put your child at risk of a serious illness.

Facts:
Vaccines do not cause autism – studies have found no evidence of a link between the MMR vaccine and autism
They do not overload or weaken the immune system
Vaccines undergo rigorous safety testing before being introduced – they’re also constantly monitored for side effects

If people are not vaccinated, serious illnesses can spread. Measles can lead to life-threatening complications like meningitis, and may even be fatal. Book your child’s vaccine today.

05/08/2025

We recently received the results of the GP Patient Survey. In all but one category we scored higher than the national average which is amazing! The one we didn't is because we have no alternative venue for you to see your GP!

Thank you to those patients that took part in the survey and a big thank you to all our staff for their continued commitment and hard work to help us strive to offer the best service we can to our patients.

05/08/2025

My name is Judi Rice and I am the current chair of the Shepton Mallet Dementia Action Alliance Group whose main objective is to improve the experiences of those living with Dementia and their Carers.

We are currently putting together a Directory of Activities and services available in and around the town that might be of help to Carers trying to secure the very best experiences for their loved ones.

We know that Carers find it difficult to find answers to the very real questions and concerns that they have about the people they care for and we would like to extend an invitation to attend one of our meetings and let us know how we might be able to help.

Our next meeting will be our AGM (Annual General Meeting)

📅 Thursday 4th September
⏰ 11am
📍 The Committee Room, Somerset Council Offices, Cannards Grave Rd, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5BT
☎️ 07880 897659
📧 sheptonmalletdaa@gmail.com

Kind regards

Judi 💛

04/08/2025

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We’re getting ready for this year’s flu and COVID vaccine campaign. We will be running our clinics at Shepton Mallet Football Club in early October.

As last year, we will also be working with our PCN colleagues to offer COVID vaccinations to those who qualify.

Look out for further details soon and our text message inviting you to book.

If you're housebound, we’ll be in touch separately to arrange a home visit.

Pregnant women and children aged 2–3 will be eligible from 1st September and we'll contact you soon.

Having your vaccines here at the practice supports us as it is a large part of our yearly funding. If you go elsewhere then we lose out.

Many thanks
Grove House Surgery

03/08/2025

Next week our new online group for men continues. 💙 All talk, no judgement. Join our light-hearted online session with like-minded men, have a laugh and talk about small changes we can make to improve our wellbeing.

📅 Tuesday 5th August
🕙 7 - 8 pm
💻 Via Zoom

Sign up at www.sasp.co.uk/forms/view/umonlinegroupform if you would like to join us.

03/08/2025

🎗️ Check it on the First! 🎗️
Your monthly reminder to take 5 minutes for a self-exam.

Why?
🔍 Early detection saves lives.
💪 Knowing what’s normal for you helps you notice what’s not.

👋 Not sure how to check? Plenty of reliable guides are available at www.nhs.uk

📅 Set a recurring reminder:
👉 Every month.
👉 On the 1st.
👉 Just you and your health.

03/08/2025

August is here!☀️

Summer wellbeing is about more than just staying cool. From money worries to feeling isolated, the hotter months bring challenges that need more than one solution.

That’s why the Open Mental Health ‘Stay Well for Summer’ page gathers practical advice and support from across the entire Open Mental Health alliance. You can find financial guidance, mental health tips, community connection ideas, and much more - all in one place.

Discover your toolkit for a healthy and calm summer. Explore all the free resources here: https://bit.ly/stay-well25

31/07/2025

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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