Millbrook Surgery

29/12/2025

The festive period is a time for reflection, celebration, and gathering with family and friends. From the twinkling lights of Christmas and Hanukkah to the warmth of Yule and ceremony of Zarathosht No Diso, fires and candles often play a part in our winter traditions.

But as we celebrate, it’s important to stay safe – especially when it comes to medicines, and medical devices.

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has five top tips to help you stay well through the festive season and beyond:

1. Be merry, not risky: don’t mix medicines with alcohol

2. What’s on your plate can affect your pills – be in the know

3. Safe use matters: cough and cold medicines and vitamin D

4. A hidden hazard: know the fire risks of skin creams

5. Don’t let fake medicines ruin your new year: Buy safely – including weight-loss products

24/12/2025

Don’t let food poisoning ruin your Christmas.

Learn how to spot and treat symptoms of food poisoning, and what you can do to help avoid getting it.

➡️ https://nhs.uk/conditions/food-poisoning/

22/12/2025

Lung Cancer Screening helps find problems early (often before you notice anything is wrong) and at a stage when treatment could be simpler and more successful - ultimately saving more lives. Visit www.swaglunghealthcheck.nhs.uk to find out more

19/12/2025

Good morning patients,

Please see below the statistics from askmyGP for November. We have had a busy winter so far, with coughs, colds and flu symptoms. Treatment starts at home. Please use NHS self-help guidelines and advice which can be found online or via the NHS app. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/common-cold/

17/12/2025

Find a Warm WelcomeWe are working with partners to develop a network of Warm Welcome spaces where people can find warmth, company and support amid the cost-of-living crisis.Find a venueAll across Somerset, community groups and venues are opening their doors to provide a warm, welcoming space for an...

17/12/2025

Top Tips for looking after yourself over the festive season!

NHS Somerset put together a handy guide on its website to help you access services has to look after your health in Somerset over the festive season well guide all NHS services in the area: https://nhssomerset.nhs.uk/my-health/winter-2025/

If you rely on repeat medication, make sure to place your orders now to avoid running out over the holidays. The easiest and quickest way to order your repeat medicine is via the NHS App or GP Online Services – you can do this from the comfort of your own home. Before you order, check what medicines you already have and only order what you need. Please do not stockpile medicines as excess supplies can be dangerous and wasteful.

Cold weather can be seriously bad for your health. That's why it's important to look after yourself and your family, especially during the winter. Somerset has a wide range of services to help everyone stay fit and healthy .If you aren't sure where to go or who to contact, we've brought together all...

15/12/2025

Opening times for the upcoming festive period🎄✨

23rd - open as usual (8am - 6:30pm)
24th - open as usual (8am - 6:30pm)
25th - closed
26th - closed
29th - open as usual (8am -6:30pm)

Please ensure you have requested your prescriptions in plenty of time, as the local pharmacies may have differing opening hours for the next few weeks.

12/12/2025

Our first Patient Participation Group meeting of 2026 will be on January the 29th at 12pm (midday).
Everyone is welcome to join, we hope to see you there!
If you would like more information, please feel free to contact Helen via telephone or email.

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