Park Medical Practice and Evercreech Surgery

10/11/2025

Important Notice – Reduced Service on Tuesday 11th November

Please note that Park Medical Practice will be running a reduced service on Tuesday 11th November from 13:30 to 17:00 due to staff training.

✅ We will still be open and offering appointments for patients who are unwell.
⚠️ However, there may be delays in responding to routine queries during this time.

Thank you for your understanding and support as we continue to train and improve our services.

05/11/2025

We are short staffed today due to sickness within our clinical team. Please be aware we have limited appointment capacity and we may signpost you to another service to ensure you receive the care you need.

Evercreech Surgery will be shut this afternoon to enable us to continue running a service from Park Medical Practice.

20/10/2025

Evercreech Surgery will be closed from 13.00 on Wednesday 22nd October. It will reopen as normal on Thursday 23rd October. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

17/10/2025

We warmly invite you to join us at our Games & Chat Social Group next Wednesday 22nd October from 2.30pm - 4pm The Charlton Inn, Shepton Mallet

The group is aimed at people suffering with memory issues & Dementia but we encourage anyone over 18 yrs old to attend, especially those that are feeling lonely and isolated.

There is no charge to attend, its completely FREE as well as Tea, Coffee & biscuits being provided.

No need to book in advance & new members are always welcome.
For further information, please email Judi Rice at sheptonmalletdaa@gmail.com 💛

14/10/2025

95% of ex-smokers see positive changes in their life as early as 2 weeks after quitting - so just imagine how good it would be after 4! Halfway there, you are incredible 🙌
If you are in need of extra support visit the link below.

You’ve quit smoking and that is great news! Find tips to manage cravings, handle triggers, and avoid relapsing. Stay smoke free with our guides.

08/10/2025

COVID-19 VACCINE ELIGIBILITY:

Please see the below guidance regarding this year's eligibility for Covid-19 Vaccines.

If you are due at our flu clinic this weekend, you will be offered a Covid-19 vaccine too, if you are eligible.

Please do not arrive at our clinic any earlier than your scheduled appointment time to ensure we are able to maintain the flow of the clinic.

07/10/2025

A number of our patients have been or will be invited for a lung cancer screening check. This is an NHS initiative to try and diagnose lung cancer at an earlier stage in life. If you are invited, it doesn’t mean you will have lung cancer, but you have been identified as being at risk.

If you have any questions or would like to participate in the screening, please phone the number provided on your letter or text message.

07/10/2025

Quitting smoking is always worth it. For tips on how to stay motivated and smoke free, download the NHS Quit Smoking App.

04/10/2025

💉If you are attending our flu vaccination clinic today please DO NOT arrive earlier than your appointment time.

02/10/2025

📢 Missed Appointments – September Update

In September, 163 appointments were missed without notice.
That’s an average of 7 appointments every day – adding up to more than 3.5 days’ worth of appointment time lost in just one month.

If you are unable to attend your appointment, please let us know as soon as possible by:
➡️Using our online contact form
➡️Calling the surgery
➡️Cancelling through the NHS App

📱 Appointment reminders are also sent out a day or so before. If you know then that you can’t attend, simply respond to the message to cancel or request to rearrange.

01/10/2025

Stoptober starts today!
You are doing the best thing you can for your health by quitting - and you don't need to do it alone. There are plenty of ways to get support, but the best way to get started is to get your free Personal Quit Plan here.

Get your free Personal Quit Plan to help you quit smoking. Quitting is easier with the right support. Stop smoking for 28 days and you're 5 times more likely to quit for good.

24/09/2025

Pharmacy Referrals 💊

Park Medical Practice is part of a nationwide NHS programme designed to help you get quicker treatment for common conditions – often on the same day.

👩‍⚕️ Pharmacists are trained to treat many minor illnesses, meaning you can get expert help without waiting for a GP appointment.

They can help with:
• Earache
• Sore Throat
• Sinusitis
• Impetigo
• Shingles
• Urinary Tract Infections (for women)

Under the NHS Pharmacy Referrals scheme, pharmacists can assess and prescribe antibiotics for certain conditions when needed.

ℹ️ This is a nationwide NHS scheme, not just a Park Medical Practice rule – helping make healthcare more efficient and accessible for everyone.