Hillview Family Practice

15/11/2025

Community pharmacies in Somerset can help with seven common conditions including those we see an increase of in winter (earache, sinusitis and sore throat) offering advice and prescriptions. You don't even need an appointment, and many of them have private consultation rooms.

13/11/2025

10/11/2025

Our service is regulated and assessed by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Please feedback to CQC on care you have received from us via Give Feeback on Care, https://www.cqc.org.uk/give-feedback-on-care.
You can also call CQC on 03000 616161

06/11/2025

💊The 3-10 November is 'Ask Your Pharmacy' week.
It's aim is to build awareness that community pharmacists can provide advice and treatments for common illnesses, offer services like blood pressure checks, and give vaccinations.
Visit your local pharmacy to learn about the convenient, accessible care they provide as part of the NHS 🥼

01/11/2025

💥 Fireworks aren’t easy for everyone. For many in the armed forces community, they can be triggering. OpCOURAGE has shared practical advice + helplines to help you feel prepared: https://bit.ly/OpCOURAGE_Advice

28/10/2025

Are you aged 50-74 and want to find out more about bowel cancer and the screening test?
You are invited to join our virtual education event on Tuesday 4th November (6.30-7.30pm), led by the Clinical Nurse Specialist at Bowel Cancer UK.
Please sign up on the Eventbrite page and you will be given a Teams link to join the meeting.

Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bowel-cancer-screening-virtual-education-event-tickets-1818788388029?aff=oddtdtcreator

21/10/2025

Your pharmacist can provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions - without you seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first and get seen by your local community pharmacy team.

09/10/2025

Baby Loss Awareness Week may bring up some difficult emotions for parents and other family members.

You may find it helpful to talk about your feelings, and NHS support is available. Charities like Sands - baby loss charity, Miscarriage Association and Tommy's are also available to help.

There is no right way to grieve. Be kind to yourself and remember you are not alone 🩷💙

For more help and support with grief, visit https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/grief-bereavement-loss/

08/10/2025

Flu can be dangerous for people at higher risk — including children, older adults and those with long-term health conditions.

Getting the free NHS flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and reduce the risk of serious illness.

👉 Book through your GP surgery, participating pharmacy, or in the NHS App.

More info ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu-vaccine/