Vine Surgery Partnership

01/01/2026

𝐃𝐫𝐲 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 🚫
January is the perfect time to reset and reflect on your relationship with alcohol. 💙 Dry January encourages people to go alcohol-free for the month, helping to boost energy levels, improve sleep, support mental wellbeing, and even save a bit of money. Whether you’re taking part on your own or with friends and family, every alcohol-free day is a positive step for your health. Find out more, get tips, and sign up for support at the official Dry January website: 👉 https://www.dryjanuary.org.uk

31/12/2025

Happy New Year from all of us at Vine Surgery! 🎉

Please note, the surgery will be closed tomorrow (01.01.2026).

If you need help while we’re closed:
-Call NHS 111 for out-of-hours advice
-Visit your local pharmacy for minor ailments
-Attend an Urgent Treatment Centre if needed
*Please be aware that opening hours may vary - check before you travel.

31/12/2025

🌡️ If your child has a high temprerature, there's lots of things you can do to help keep them comfortable.

⚠️ Remember you can call 111 day or night if you are worried, and there is more details for when you should call 999 here: https://www.nhs.uk/symptoms/fever-in-children/

30/12/2025

Are you or someone you know experiencing difficulties with mental health? Open Mental Health are here to help. They offer support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to make sure that anyone in Somerset struggling with their mental health can access the right support at the right time. If you need to speak to someone, please contact Mindline Somerset. They are available any time of the day or night, locally on 01823 276892 or freephone 0800 138 1692
Mindline is a confidential listening service offering emotional support and signposting to other help that might be useful to you. You can also ask the person on the phone to refer you directly to the Open Mental Health team for further support.

Open Mental Health

If you are an adult living in Somerset and experiencing difficulties with your mental health, we are here to help.

29/12/2025

Become more confident in managing your health and wellbeing and making healthier lifestyle choices in this FREE six-week course, led by a Health Connector and Healthy Lifestyles Co-ordinator.

24/12/2025

🎄🎅⛄ Merry Christmas⛄ 🎅🎄

22/12/2025

🛡️ Protect Yourself This Flu Season 🛡️

If you’re eligible for the flu vaccine, it’s important to get vaccinated to help protect yourself and those around you. The flu can be serious, especially for older adults, pregnant women, young children, and people with certain health conditions.

💉 Good news – we still have flu vaccines available!

If you are eligible, please book an appointment as soon as possible. Getting vaccinated reduces your risk of severe illness and helps keep our community healthier this winter.

📅 Appointments are available now
👉 Contact us to book a time convenient for you.

Don’t wait until flu season peaks — protect yourself today. 💙

Flu cases in hospitals are the highest ever for this time of year.

But there are things you can do to help, like getting vaccinated, if eligible, and taking steps to protect older and more vulnerable family members.

More than 18 million people have already had a flu vaccine this season.

Flu vaccines don’t stop everyone from catching flu, but they do reduce the risk of becoming seriously unwell, needing hospital care or developing complications – especially for older adults and those with health conditions.

If you’re eligible and haven’t had yours yet, it’s not too late to get protected.

www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu-vaccine/

19/12/2025

📱 𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐢 𝐀𝐩𝐩?

The HANDi App is a free NHS app that helps parents and carers manage common childhood illnesses at home, such as fever, coughs, diarrhoea and vomiting. It offers clear, trusted advice and lets you know 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩.

Using HANDi can help you feel more confident in caring for your child and may reduce unnecessary appointments, keeping surgery time available for those who need it most.

Search 𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐢 𝐀𝐩𝐩 on the App Store or Google Play to download today 💙

17/12/2025

✨ Wellness Wednesday: Eat Smart This Festive Season! ✨
The holidays are for enjoying!
Our top tip: Remember Balance, not Restriction.
Enjoy the mince pies, and balance them with plenty of fruit, veg, and water. Simple swaps and mindful eating can help you feel great all season long! 🍏
Tap the website below for more tips! 👇
https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/

15/12/2025

📰𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 📰
It’s a great way to stay up to date with surgery news, health tips, and important updates.
👀𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐲𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞👀

11/12/2025

Don't leave it too late! Order your repeat prescriptions by the 15th of December to ensure you have enough medication over the festive period. You can order a repeat prescription using the NHS App or by logging into your account on the NHS website.