Milborne Port Surgery

18/08/2025

Travel

Remember if you’re going away this year, particularly around the August Bank Holiday, it’s important to ensure you’ve got enough of your medications to last for your entire trip. Please allow 7 days when you order your prescription.

17/08/2025

NHS App

Not sure where to start with using the NHS App? The NHS App can be so useful for you as a patient, for ordering your prescriptions, for checking your messages and even appointments. If you’re new to using a smartphone, or finding it difficult to navigate, this leaflet is helpful:https://www.ageuk.org.uk/bp-assets/.../2022-pics/how-to-use-the-nhs-app-leaflet.pdf

16/08/2025

Why not use your time away this summer to have a social media break? Evidence suggests that switching off for a period can have a huge positive impact on your mental health. A digital detox can help you to be more present, to focus more on those around you, and it reduces stress and anxiety. Give it a try!

15/08/2025

With the Bank Holiday approaching please check your medication and that you have enough medication. If you need to put your request in please do so in order to allow for the 7 days as this will be a busy time for our surgery dispensary team.

14/08/2025

If you are struggling to feed your children this school holiday help and support is available

https://www.somerset.gov.uk/children-families-and-education/school-life/food-support-for-families-in-somerset/

13/08/2025

Staying safe in the sunshine

Here are some useful tips to enjoy the sunshine safely

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/sunscreen-and-sun-safety/

12/08/2025

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.

11/08/2025

National Allotments Week, 11th-17th August

This year’s theme for National Allotment Week is “Allotments and Wellbeing” – a perfect reminder of how tending to a plot of land can do wonders for your mind, body and plate.

Staying active, enjoying the tranquillity of the open air, and eating your own produce packed with nutrients is a recipe for success.
https://www.gardenersworld.com/how-to/grow-plants/how-to-start-an-allotment/

10/08/2025

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!

The beach can be fun for everyone, but there are still dangers to be aware of and things to consider on your visit.

09/08/2025

Water safety

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

08/08/2025

Extreme temperatures

This summer we’ve experienced temperatures far exceeding previous years, and it doesn’t look set to end anytime soon. Hot weather can cause health issues in the young and vulnerable, but it’s important for everyone to take a few steps to keep cool when the heat rises:
Drink plenty of fluids throughout the day; don’t wait until you’re thirsty
Limit alcohol intake
If you’re going to do a physical activity, plan to do this during times of the day when it’s cooler
Stay out of the sun during the hottest part of the day
Keep your home cool by closing windows and curtains in rooms that face the sun
Keep an eye on those around you for any signs of heat exhaustion.

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07/08/2025

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.