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06/03/2026

Overseas NHS Workers Day, 6th March

On the first Friday of each March, we celebrate the contribution of overseas NHS workers to healthcare. We offer our appreciation and inclusivity towards anyone who has moved away from their own home to dedicate their time to patient care.

05/03/2026

March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, a chance to put this terrible disease in the spotlight and help raise its profile. Over 7,000 women are diagnosed every year, with two-thirds at a late stage when it’s harder to treat.

Let’s help to raise awareness of the symptoms and improve survival rates. If you have any concerns, or any symptoms, please don’t hesitate to make an appointment with your GP today.

Watch this video to discover more:

At the moment, only 3 per cent of women in the UK are very confident at spotting a symptom of ovarian cancer. Help us raise awareness of the symptoms of ovar...

04/03/2026

World Obesity Day, 4th March

Childhood obesity is rising rapidly, particularly among children of primary school age. It leaves them with life-long risks such as a greater risk of issues such as diabetes, heart disease and some cancers. Now is the time to take action.

This is how to help:
Increase exercise – think about joining a club or team
Get out for walks with your family to increase your steps
Choose snacks such as fruit and raw vegetables instead of processed foods
Control portions at meal times
Aim for five portions of fruit and vegetables per day
This guide may help:

Bupa information on how excess weight can affect the health of youngsters as well as treatment and preventative options.

03/03/2026

You can use the NHS app to order your medication, view test results and review consultation notes as well as check appointments.

Use the NHS App to view your health information and manage your healthcare online using a phone, tablet or computer.

02/03/2026

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, 1st–31st March

Did you know, over the past ten years there has been no improvement in ovarian cancer survival rates? This Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, it’s time to make a change. Often symptoms can be missed and diagnosis can be late. If you’re struggling with persistent bloating, pain around the tummy, difficulty eating or feeling full, or a change in urination habits, you may find this checker useful:

Check common ovarian cancer symptoms with this free online symptoms checker. Understand your symptoms and when to speak to your GP.

01/03/2026

23/02/2026

Eating Disorders Awareness Week, 23rd February–1st March

This year, Eating Disorders Awareness Week focuses on the importance of community in supporting people with eating disorders. Community ensures that people with eating disorders aren’t alone on their journey.

This Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2026 we are raising awareness about the important role Community plays in helping someone feel supported.

18/02/2026

17/02/2026

Chinese New Year, 17th February–3rd March

Happy Chinese New Year! Chinese New Year is a time for celebration. You can find out more about how the Chinese New Year is celebrated here: https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/how-do-people-celebrate-chinese-new-year

15/02/2026

Stress in children

Children can experience stress in similar ways to adults, but they may express their stress in different ways as their ability to describe their feelings may not match the depth of their emotions.

A common feeling that affects children as much as adults, just differently

14/02/2026

Open Mental Health have put together a list of local projects, events and opportunities to take part in which are focused on improved mental and physical health and wellbeing. Find out more on their website: https://openmentalhealth.org.uk/free-activities-and-groups-in-somerset/

14/02/2026

Self-care

Over 15 million people in the UK are living with a health condition. This helpful toolkit shows the ways in which you can learn to manage your condition to help improve your overall quality of life.
https://www.bma.org.uk/media/1936/bma-plg-selfcare-nov-19.pdf