Vine Surgery Partnership

09/10/2025

🌸 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐫. 𝐒𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐡 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧?

Although Dr. Freeman won’t be speaking again, those who missed out can still explore women’s health topics at the upcoming 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 & 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 at 𝐒𝐭 𝐃𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧’𝐬 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞, 𝐆𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐲.

📍 St Dunstan’s House, Glastonbury
📅 5th November 2025
🎟️ 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝 – 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥!

This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with local experts, explore health and wellbeing resources, and be part of a supportive, empowering space for women of all ages.

Spaces are limited, so be sure to book your place today!

Join us for a vibrant day dedicated to every stage of women’s health and wellbeing in the heart of Glastonbury! Discover practical advice, inspiring workshops, and supportive conversations. Whether you’re curious about pregnancy and early motherhood, navigating peri-menopause or menopause, looki...

08/10/2025

💉 𝐅𝐋𝐔 𝐂𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐂 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄! 💉

A huge thank you to everyone who attended our Flu Clinic on Saturday 4th October - together, we administered an incredible 𝟐,𝟑𝟑𝟓 𝐯𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬! 👏

That’s 𝟐𝟓𝟗 𝐯𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫, or 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐱 𝟒 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞 - a fantastic effort from our team and community.

If you were unable to attend the clinic but would still like to have your flu vaccine, don’t worry - we’re running 𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡-𝐮𝐩 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐨𝐧.

📞 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞.
📩 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐝𝐮𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐲𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝.

Stay healthy and protect yourself and others this flu season! 🌿

07/10/2025

🥼𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 🥼

👩‍⚕️Our Nurse Practitioner, Laura Reeves, trained at Tor and Southwest College of Healthcare in 1990 before completing a post-registration degree at UWE in 2000. She has over 25 years of experience in general practice, beginning her career as a practice nurse before progressing to her current role as Nurse Practitioner.

🫁She holds qualifications in respiratory medicine and diabetes and has a strong interest in women’s health, particularly in menopause and contraception. She enjoys working in diabetes care and is part of the diabetes team at Vine Surgery. In addition, she works one day a week with the gynae-oncology team at the local Trust, where she has developed her expertise in women’s health by working closely with consultants at Somerset Foundation Trust.

🐴Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with friends and family. She loves walking her dogs by the sea and caring for her retired horses, who live happily near her home. She also enjoys travelling, as well as going to the theatre and concerts with close friends and family.

Her working days here are: 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 & 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲.

06/10/2025

🎀 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡! 🎀

This month, we shine a light on breast cancer awareness, early detection, and support for those affected. 💖 One of the highlights is 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐈𝐭 𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐃𝐚𝐲 – a day to show solidarity, raise funds for research, and spread hope.

👚 Wear it pink on 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 and join thousands across the UK in making a difference. Every donation, every conversation, and every pink outfit helps fund vital research and support services for people living with breast cancer.

🔗 Learn more and get involved: https://www.wearitpink.org

03/10/2025

🍂✨ Macmillan’s Sober October is back! ✨🍂

This October, take on the challenge of going alcohol-free and raise vital funds to support people living with cancer. Every day you stay sober helps provide essential care and support to those who need it most. 💚

Every sober day not only helps raise vital funds but also brings amazing benefits for you, including:

✔️ Better sleep
✔️ More energy
✔️ Clearer mind
✔️ Improved mood
✔️ Healthier body

Ready to make a difference? Sign up now and become a Soberhero: https://www.gosober.org.uk/

01/10/2025

🌟 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐕𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐲 🌟

We are looking for a 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 (𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝟑 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧) to join our team at 𝐕𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐲 as a 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭.

✨ In this role, you’ll:

Support patients with appointments and general queries

Develop key business administration skills in a healthcare setting

Contribute to the smooth running of our busy GP practice

Work as part of a welcoming and supportive team

📚 This is a fantastic opportunity to earn while you learn, gain a 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝟑 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, and begin building a career in healthcare administration.

✅ Perfect for those starting out or looking for a new career path!

📍 Location: Vine Surgery
🕒 Hours: Shift pattern to be discussed at interview
💷 Salary: Competitive hourly rate

👉 Interested? Apply now or get in touch for more information: https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/VAC1000344131

Join us and play a vital role in supporting patients while developing your professional future! 💙

01/10/2025

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐄𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓!
If you are no longer in need of your appointment, we ask that you cancel your appointment so it can be offered to an alternative patient.
If you are in need of an appointment, please use 𝐑𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 to submit your enquiry. For those who do not have access to the internet, we are still able to help. We will take you through 𝐑𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡.
𝐑𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 is available from 00:01 Monday - 16:00 Friday.
The morning rush is no longer needed, we are able to help you throughout the day

01/10/2025

🚭 Stoptober is here! Join thousands across the UK in taking the first step towards a smoke-free life this October. With expert support, helpful tools, and a community cheering you on, you’re not alone on this journey.

👉 Get started today: https://shorturl.at/YgV64

30/09/2025

‼️This is now fully booked‼️

🌿 𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 – 𝐀𝐧 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐫. 𝐒𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐡 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧 🌿

We’re delighted to invite you to an educational talk with Dr. Sarah Freeman, covering 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢-𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞, 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭-𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧.

🗓 Date: Thursday, 9th October 2025
🕡 Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Venue: Crispin Centre, Street

This session is open to 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝟒𝟓+ who would like to learn more about the physical and emotional changes that can come with menopause.

👥 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝!
📞 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 – 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞.
⚠️ 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝, 𝐬𝐨 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭!

30/09/2025

🥼𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 🥼

👩‍⚕️Dr Imogen Llewellyn graduated from the University of Wales in 1994. Originally from Somerset, she attended Ansford School and Strode College before embarking on a medical career that has taken her across Wales, Cornwall, Devon, New Zealand, and South Africa.

👩‍🏫She has a special interest in medical education, overseeing student doctor placements at the practice, while also teaching at Bristol Medical School and Yeovil District Hospital. Dr Llewellyn particularly enjoys the variety of patients she sees each day and the challenge of managing a wide range of health concerns. She is proud to be a true Generalist.

🚴‍♀️Outside of medicine, Imogen lives with her husband, her father, and their black dog, Snowy. She enjoys cycling, kayaking, and hiking, and is happiest when outdoors. Her two grown-up children return home occasionally — usually for a meal or to have their laundry done.

Her working days here are: 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 & 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲.

Pictured below is Dr Llewellyn and her family

29/09/2025

🫀❤️ 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 | 𝟐𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 ❤️🫀

Today we’re joining millions around the globe to raise awareness for 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐲 – a time to put our hearts first and take steps towards a healthier future.

In the UK, heart and circulatory diseases remain one of the leading causes of death. But the good news? Many of these conditions are preventable.

✅ Eat more fresh fruit & veg
✅ Move your body daily – even a brisk walk helps
✅ Ditch the ci******es
✅ Talk to your GP if heart issues run in your family

Whether you're making small lifestyle changes or supporting a loved one on their heart health journey, today is a reminder: 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬.

💬 Share your heart-healthy tips or tag someone who inspires you to live well!

24/09/2025

🌿 𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 – 𝐀𝐧 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐫. 𝐒𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐡 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧 🌿

We’re delighted to invite you to an educational talk with Dr. Sarah Freeman, covering 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢-𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞, 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭-𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧.

🗓 Date: Thursday, 9th October 2025
🕡 Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Venue: Crispin Centre, Street

This session is open to 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝟒𝟓+ who would like to learn more about the physical and emotional changes that can come with menopause.

👥 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝!
📞 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 – 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞.
⚠️ 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝, 𝐬𝐨 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭!