Millbrook Surgery

02/12/2025

Welcome to the SSBBS final newsletter of 2025.

They are still having peer walks happening this Saturday morning in Yeovil and in Taunton on the 4th, as well as their annual gathering, "Say My Name" on 10th December, where they come together to share and remember.

If you aren't able to join on the 10th at "Say My Name", but would like a candle lit or something read out, please let them know.

Also, please continue to send art, poems, music, anything creative that has helped you in your grief, we know that through sharing, others find hope and connection.

SSBBSS are available for support until the 23rd December and then return on 5th January but Mindline (01823 276 892 / 0800 138 1692) is open throughout if you feel you might need to talk to someone.

Sending you gentle warm wishes for the coming days.

SSBSS Team

02/12/2025

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/

01/12/2025

🚨 Need to see a dentist urgently? 🦷
Extra urgent dental appointments are now available

Visit NHS111 or phone 111 to arrange an appointment. You do not need to be registered with an NHS dentist

26/11/2025

Reminder: The Great Minds Think Differently event is on today, starting at 6:30pm today. We hope to see you there!

24/11/2025

20/11/2025

Carers Rights Day is a national campaign led by Carers UK, dedicated to raising awareness of the rights of unpaid Carers and ensuring they have access to the support and information they need.

This year, it takes place on Thursday, 20 November 2025, with the theme “Caring for Your Future.” The focus is on empowering Carers to plan ahead, whether that’s understanding financial entitlements, accessing support services, or making decisions about work, education, and personal wellbeing.
https://www.somerset.gov.uk/care-and-support-for-adults/carers-in-somerset/

19/11/2025

COPD is an umbrella term for a group of conditions which make it more difficult to empty air from the lungs. This can leave those affected struggling to breathe, making everyday tasks such as washing or getting dressed a struggle.

The letters COPD stand for:
Chronic – it’s a long-term condition and does not go away
Obstructive – your airways are narrowed, so it’s harder to breathe out quickly and air gets trapped in your chest
Pulmonary – it affects your lungs
Disease – it’s a medical condition

https://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/

18/11/2025

Temperatures are dropping across the country this week.

Cold weather can have a serious impact on health, particularly in older people and those with pre-existing health conditions.

Find out how you can stay well this winter ➡️ http://nhs.uk/staywell

18/11/2025

We are aware of a nationwide issue with cloud based applications. This is affecting use of AskmyGP. If you see an error message when trying to submit a request please phone the surgery on 01963 350210

17/11/2025

What's 'Movember' all about? https://uk.movember.com/

"Men’s health is in crisis. Men are dying on average 4.5 years earlier than women, and for largely preventable reasons.

A growing number of men – around 10.8M globally – are facing life with a prostate cancer diagnosis. Globally, testicular cancer is the most common cancer among young men. And across the world, one man dies by su***de every minute of every day, with males accounting for 69% of all su***des.

Movember is uniquely placed to address this crisis on a global scale. We fund groundbreaking projects all over the world, engaging men where they are to understand what works best and accelerate change."

16/11/2025

Missed the school flu jab? Pop into a free walk-in clinic in Yeovil – no appointment needed! ▶️ More information here: https://bit.ly/Flu-2025

14/11/2025

World Diabetes Day is on the 14th of November every year.
https://www.diabetes.org.uk/

Nobody should experience judgement or blame because of a health condition. That’s why the theme this year is to ‘Strike Out Stigma’ so that everyone gets the support they need to live well with their diabetes.
Together we can create a better understanding of the causes and experiences of diabetes, so that misconceptions, blame and stereotypes are a thing of the past.