Cannington Health Centre

04/12/2025

Open Mental Health have put together a list of local projects, events and opportunities to take part in which are focused on improved mental and physical health and wellbeing. Find out more on their website: https://openmentalhealth.org.uk/free-activities-and-groups-in-somerset/

04/12/2025

⚠️ Missed the school flu vaccination? Pop into a free walk-in clinic on a day convenient to you in Bridgwater – no appointment needed!

03/12/2025

03/12/2025

This week is Grief Awareness Week, and a chance to recognise how any type of loss can affect our wellbeing.

There’s no right or wrong way to feel — grief affects everyone differently.

If you're finding things difficult, there’s support that can help.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/grief-bereavement-loss/

30/11/2025

🎄 December Chill & Chat Dates Are Here! 🎄

We’re excited to share our December Chill & Chat sessions and this year we’re adding Chill & Craft sessions at some of our groups! ✂️

Join us for festive crafts, friendly chats, and a warm, relaxing morning together.

📍 Festive Craft Sessions Available In:
Bridgwater • Taunton • Wellington • Yeovil • Minehead

🍳 Breakfast & Chat At: Henstridge • Street/Glastonbury

As always, our groups are open to all parent carers of children with additional needs and/or disabilities (ages 0–25).

Come and enjoy a welcoming space to connect with other parents, share experiences, and take a well-deserved moment for yourself this December.

We can’t wait to see you there!

27/11/2025

⚠️ Missed the school flu vaccination? Pop into a free walk-in clinic on a day convenient to you in Taunton – no appointment needed!

27/11/2025

A family from Taunton who said their Christmas was "ruined" by flu are urging others to get their vaccine to avoid being hospitalised.

⚠️ It's not too late to get your flu vaccine at your GP, your community pharmacy and at pop up clinics for pregnant women and school children. Visit: https://bit.ly/Flu-2025 for more information

▶️ Read the Pettitt families story here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cew4w8k5djgo

27/11/2025

❄️ This winter, stay safe — skip steam inhalation.

Steam inhalation can cause serious burns, especially in children. And there’s no good evidence it helps colds or coughs.

✅ Safer ways to feel better:
• Drink plenty of fluids
• Try decongestant sprays or vapour rubs
• Rest and let your body recover

Every winter, NHS hospitals treat children with painful burns from hot water spills. Don’t take the risk — steam inhalation does more harm than good.

27/11/2025

As you may know already, November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month!

This month, we stand together to spread awareness, support those affected, and honour the lives touched by this disease.

Early detection saves lives, know the signs, share the message and show your support.

26/11/2025

26/11/2025

Norovirus is circulating in Somerset — protect yourself and others. Wash hands with soap and water, clean surfaces regularly, and stay home if you’re unwell. Let’s stop the spread.

26/11/2025

📣💉FLU SEASON IS HERE!📣💉
Are you pregnant?
Did you know the Flu Vaccine is still safe to have at any stage in Pregnancy?
The inactivated flu vaccine has an excellent safety record.
If you would like your flu vaccine, click on the link below - or visit our website to find a walk-in clinic near you.
https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/vaccinations/maternity-vaccinations/

If you wish to learn more about vaccines in pregnancy, you can read about them on the NHS website via this link:
https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/keeping-well/vaccinations/