Minehead Medical Centre

06/01/2026

06/01/2026

The HANDi app gives you trusted NHS guidance for coughs, colds, and wheeze - all created by Somerset’s own paediatric specialists. Get reliable advice before visiting the emergency department or your GP.

02/01/2026

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.

23/12/2025

Please consider wearing a mask next time you visit the surgery if you are experiencing symptoms of a respiratory virus such as:

🗣️Cough
🤧Cold
🤒Flu-like symptoms

If you have the above symptoms, please inform reception staff immediately on arrival.

Patients with respiratory symptoms may be asked to wait for their appointment in their car, rather than the waiting room. Masks are also currently available from our surgery reception.

Thank you for helping reduce the spread of infection.

18/12/2025

NHS 111 online offers health advice and information. Go online to 111.nhs.uk if you are ill and have questions about your health and where you should go to get treated.

18/12/2025

Digital health apps designed to support young people when experiencing low mood, anxiety, or stress.

Find the toolkit on the Digital Health App Library: https://ourdorset.orchahealth.com/en-GB

18/12/2025

Getting the pill is now simpler and more convenient. Your local pharmacy can provide the pill for free, without a prescription. You’ll have a private consultation with a trained pharmacist who will check your health and talk through your options.

Find a nearby pharmacy: https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy-offering-contraceptive-pill-without-prescription

17/12/2025

We are experiencing a high level of staff sickness today, which means we will be very short on appointments. Please bear with us and thank you for your patience.

16/12/2025

15/12/2025

getUBetter is an evidence-based digital self-management support platform for common musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries, conditions and women’s pelvic health