Please see our COVID-19 information page
The NHS is currently offering the COVID-19 vaccine to people most at risk from coronavirus.
At this time, the vaccine is being offered in some hospitals to:
The vaccine will be offered more widely, and at other locations, as soon as possible.
The order in which people will be offered the vaccine is based on advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI).
We will let you know when it's your turn to have the vaccine. It's important not to contact us for a vaccination before then.
Read the latest JCVI advice on priority groups for the COVID-19 vaccination on GOV.UK
The surgery will be closed for Christmas and the New Year holiday between Friday 25th December and 29th December as well as 1st January 2021.
Prescriptions ordered between Wednesday 23rd and Thursday 31st December - please allow 7 working days for these to be processed.
If you are likely to run short of a medication, please place your request with us by Tuesday 22nd December.
Update: We are now pleased to announce that if you are part of the 50-64 year old cohort, you can now call to book a vaccination. If you are part of this group you will also receive a letter, please bring this letter to your appointment as it has a barcode that will need scanning so we can administer the vaccination.
If you have a chronic condition or are aged 50 years and over, please call now to book your flu vaccination. Please be aware that we are changing the way we run the clinics this year due to the ongoing pandemic.
Please be aware that the surgery doors will be closed between 13:00 and 14:00 every day for staff training.
Please note: All telephone calls to and from the surgery will be recorded with effect from 1st May 2019.
This is a new initiative across Somerset whereby patients can make appointments at extended times (up until 8pm at night Monday-Friday and on Saturday mornings) at other practices across the local area. Practices working together to deliver extended access to appointments are listed on the poster below.
Appointment types will vary, some being face to face and some on the 'phone and there will be a mixture of pre-bookable and same day appointments available across the week. They may be with a doctor but could also be with another healthcare professional such as a primary care practitioner or a nurse. We are keen to balance the importance of continuity of care with convenient access for patients whilst ensuring that the service is safe.
To book an evening or weekend appointment please contact your registered practice during normal opening times, this will help us to signpost you to the most appropriate option for your particular problem. By contacting us we can fully explain the process, ensure that the booking is appropriate (as we hope to be able to meet your needs by offering an appointment with your usual GP) and cover all the relevant information (and consent) that we need to before we book an appointment for you. Further information is shown below.
How do I book an appointment?
If you need to access these appointments then please ring your usual surgery telephone number. The receptionist will be able to advise on appointment availability.
In the Taunton, Wellington and Wiveliscombe area the following practices are currently involved in this scheme:
For more information on your local door-to-door Slinky dial-a-ride bus service and availability, please call 01823 331 266 (weekdays 9:30am - 3:30pm) or visit the Travel Somerset website.
The pharmacist is an excellent source of advice for many ailments such as: Lower Back Pain, Eczema, Heartburn and Indigestion, Fever in Children, Constipation, Headache, Coughs in Adults, Acne (spots), Sprains and Strains, Sore Throat, Ear Ache, Common Cold, Sinitus.
Did you know that we have a patient group that help us review the way we work?
Are you interested in finding out more about your GP Practice?
Would you like to help review the range, quality and access to services provided by us and the wider health community?
The 2015 Patient Survey report has now been added.
Patient Group Page
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