Cranleigh Gardens Medical Centre

10/11/2025

Your Numbers the Pressure off.
A blood pressure test checks if your blood pressure is healthy, or if it's high or low.
All adults over 40 years old are advised to have their blood pressure checked at least every 5 years.
Getting your blood pressure checked is easy, quick and could save your life.
You can get your blood pressure tested at a number of places, including:
• at some pharmacies
• as part of your NHS Health Check
• in some workplaces
• at your GP surgery
You can also check your blood pressure yourself with a home blood pressure monitor and these are available for free in libraries across Somerset. Find out more. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/blood-pressure-test/
Some smart watches/fitbits also measure Blood Pressure. Make sure you send in your blood pressure to us so we can add it to your record.

Find out why a blood pressure test is important, how it’s done and what your blood pressure reading might mean.

04/11/2025

We are supporting the Department of Health and Social Care and the
NHS on a new campaign encouraging all adults to take the Healthy
Choices Quiz. This health and wellbeing quiz aims to empower adults to
take control of their health by making small changes day to day.
Taking around 5 minutes to complete, the quiz asks a series of
questions about your lifestyle. You will then receive an overall score
out of 10 and advice on how you are doing in each area. You’ll also
receive personalised recommendations and a wealth of NHS resources
including free apps to help you act where it’s most needed.
Take the free NHS Healthy Choices Quiz today:

Take our quiz to see how you could improve your health and well being. Take the first step today – let's do this!

28/10/2025

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High blood pressure (hypertension) 1 in 3 adults in Somerset have high blood pressure and many don't know it Somerset - Take the Pressure Off! Welcome to our "Take the Pressure Off" campaign, an initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of monitoring your blood pressure.   What...

28/10/2025

Cervical screening is one of the best ways to protect yourself from cervical cancer. It checks the health of your cervix and helps find any abnormal changes before they can turn into cancer. These can then be treated. If you are overdue your smear test, please call us to get yours booked now.
Listen to the attached on Spotify. Local GP Dr Sophie Wood takes us through cervical screening, what to expect, and how to stay comfortable and relaxed.
https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/9BuB1Yl22Mb
If you are overdue your smear test, please call us to get yours booked now.
There will be a new Podcast episode on women's health issues every week this Autumn - so follow the Bridgwater Bay PCN Women's Health Podcast on Spotify.

By providing your phone number, you agree to receive a one-time automated text message with a link to get the app. Standard messaging rates may apply.

28/10/2025

Cervical screening is one of the best ways to protect yourself from cervical cancer. If you are overdue your smear test, please call us to get yours booked now. Watch the Cancer Research UK video here:

Cervical screening (formerly known as a smear test) checks the health of your cervix. The cervix is the opening to your womb from your va**na. It's not a tes...

24/10/2025

We want to support everyone eligible to attend their cervical screening appointment. So many women avoid the test but it can save so many lives - watch a video from the Eve Appeal featured on B*W new earlier this year: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1803402800480930

17/10/2025

Period Delay Medication Update

From 1st November, Cranleigh Gardens will no longer be offering a period delay service (e.g. prescriptions for norethisterone and medroxyprogesterone/provera).

This decision has been made due to:

Ongoing pressures on NHS services,
The availability of safe and convenient alternatives through online pharmacies and over-the-counter options, and
This decision is supported by the ICB as they consider medication for this purpose to be a self care item and not for NHS prescription.

Patients who wish to delay their period can now access this medication directly from pharmacies or reputable online services, without the need for a GP appointment or NHS prescription.

We appreciate your understanding as we focus our NHS resources on essential medical care and priority health needs.

17/10/2025

PRESCRIPTION LINE - NEW OPENING HOURS

As of the 17th November 2025 the prescription line will be closing at 12.30 pm. The opening hours will now be from 9.30 am – 12.30 pm.

To support our patients we offer a number of convenient ways to request your prescriptions, including:-

• Using the NHS App to order repeat prescriptions
• E-mailing the Practice at: somicb.reception-cgmc@nhs.net
• Submitting a written request at reception
• Requesting through your nominated pharmacy

13/10/2025

Self-referral to Somerset Chest X-Ray Service
If you are concerned about symptoms, you don’t need to contact your GP. Instead, you can complete the online self-referral form and refer yourself directly to the Somerset Chest X-ray service.

Our service allows anyone aged over 40 and registered with a participating GP in Somerset, to check if they need a Chest X-ray

You can check if you need a chest X-ray if you have noticed one or more of the following symptoms:

a cough lasting more than 3 weeks
chest pains
feeling short of breath or difficulty in breathing
unexplained tiredness
loss of your appetite
weight loss you can’t explain.
To see if you qualify, you need to complete the self-referral form, which takes around 10 minutes.

You can text LUNG to 82228 to be sent the link to the form.

Or, you can complete the form over the telephone with our office team at 0300 1318772 – option 5 , Monday to Friday, from 8am to 4pm.

What happens after I complete the referral form?
Your responses will be reviewed and the Somerset Chest X-ray service will contact you regarding the outcome.

We will contact you within one working day. If needed, we will ask you to attend for an X-ray– no appointment needed. Details will be provided at the time.

13/10/2025

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High blood pressure (hypertension) 1 in 3 adults in Somerset have high blood pressure and many don’t know it Somerset – Take the Pressure Off! Welcome to our “Take the Pressure Off” campaign, an initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of monitoring your blood pressure....

13/10/2025

Going through the menopause and not sure if you need a cervical smear? If you have a cervix you do need to have a cervical smear. If you haven't had one for a while, watch this video - Dr Bavalia answers your questions about cervical screening.

What is cervical screening? Is it painful? I hear a lot about HPV, but I don’t know what it is?In this video, Dr Bavalia answers your questions about cervica...

10/10/2025

What if I'm too embarrassed to attend my cervical screening? Will it be painful? Do I need to shave, down there?
Perhaps you have some questions about smear tests that you might not be comfortable asking yourself?
Meet Liz, a Practice Nurse based in Somerset. Liz sees hundreds of women each year and understands why some people feel nervous about attending their cervical screening.
In this video, she answers some of the questions you might be worried about asking. If you have more questions that aren't answered here, don't rely on google - please contact your practice nurse who will be happy to help.

Perhaps you've been invited to attend your first cervical screening, or maybe you've been putting it off?Meet Liz, a Practice Nurse based in Somerset. Liz se...