Vine Surgery Partnership

01/03/2026

🌼 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 🌼

Did you know that 1 in 10 people with a uterus are affected by endometriosis? It’s a common but often misunderstood condition where tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows outside the uterus — and it can cause 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐝𝐬, 𝐟𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐞, 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐞𝐱, 𝐛𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬.

Endometriosis can have a significant impact on quality of life, yet many people wait years for a diagnosis. That’s why raising awareness matters. 💛

👉 If you or someone you know is experiencing:
• Severe period pain
• Pain during or after s*x
• Pain when going to the toilet
• Persistent fatigue
• Difficulty getting pregnant

…please speak to your GP. You deserve support, understanding, and the right care.

📌 For reliable information, symptom guidance, and support resources, visit 𝐄𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐔𝐊: https://www.endometriosis-uk.org/

Let’s break the silence, support each other, and help people get the care they need. 💛

27/02/2026

When requesting an appointment through 𝐑𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡, you will be asked a series of questions.
Some of these may not seem relevant to your condition, however they help identify any 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐬 that could be contributing to your problem.

If you contact the practice by phone, our Patient Assistants will guide you through the same questions. They are only asking what the system requires.

It is important that 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲 so your request can be triaged appropriately and you receive the most suitable care.

𝐑𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞.

25/02/2026

We’re excited to share some fantastic news! 🎉

𝐕𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠!

From 1st April, we will be opening 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦𝐬 in 𝐕𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬 (located above the Dentist).

This is an exciting new chapter for us. The additional space will allow us to grow, enhance our patient experience, and introduce new services to better support our community’s health and wellbeing.

We’re incredibly proud of how far we’ve come and can’t wait to welcome you into this new and improved space. Watch this space for updates on the additional services coming soon! ✨

23/02/2026

💜 𝐄𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 💜

Eating Disorder Awareness Week is an opportunity to raise awareness, challenge misconceptions, and remind people that eating disorders can affect anyone — regardless of age, gender, or background.

If you or someone you care about is struggling with food, eating, or body image, help is available. You don’t have to face it alone, and seeking support is a positive first step towards recovery.

For more information and support, visit 👉 https://edaw.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/

Let’s continue to promote understanding, kindness, and open conversations around eating disorders. 💜

20/02/2026

𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐈 𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲?
At Vine Surgery Partnership, appointments are offered based on clinical need. While we cannot guarantee a slot for everyone every day, we do offer same-day appointments whenever possible for urgent concerns.

💻 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐮𝐬
The most efficient way to request an appointment or medical advice is through our online services. This helps our clinical team triage requests and ensure those with the most urgent needs are seen first.

🔗 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞:
https://vine-surgery-consult.uk.rapidhealth.co.uk/

Thank you for your continued support and for helping us prioritize care for those who need it most.

18/02/2026

💉 𝐇𝐏𝐕 𝐕𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞

The 𝐇𝐏𝐕 𝐕𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞 helps protect against several cancers and is routinely offered to children aged 𝟏𝟐–𝟏𝟑 (𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝟖) as part of the NHS vaccination programme.

It’s 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞, 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞, and an important step in protecting long-term health. If your child has missed their vaccine or you have any questions, please contact the surgery or your school immunisation team. 💙

Find out about the HPV vaccine, including who it's for, how to get it and possible side effects.

17/02/2026

Want to feel more confident about managing your health and wellbeing?

Join us for Habits for Health ✨

This six-week programme is completely FREE to attend, with new sessions starting in Wells next month:

📅 Wednesdays from 4th March to 8th April
🕐 1.00pm-2.30pm
📍 The Portway Annexe, Wells
🎫 Free to attend

These guided sessions offer practical tips for making healthier lifestyle choices, along with opportunities to share experiences and learn from others in the group.

Open to anyone registered with a practice in our Primary Care Network:
Glastonbury Health Centre, Glastonbury Surgery, Wells City Practice, Wells Health Centre, and Vine Surgery Partnership.

Find out more 👉 westmendippcn.co.uk/clinics-and-services/habits-for-health

To book:
📞 Call 01458 553 025
📧 Email somicb.westmendippcn@nhs.net

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Health Connections Mendip

16/02/2026

Extra appointments are now available for people in Somerset who need urgent or unscheduled dental care.

𝐔𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬;

𝐒𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞 – persistent, intense pain that cannot be relieved with over-the-counter painkillers.

𝐃𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 – infection causing pain, swelling, and possibly fever.

𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐫 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝-𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐡 – dental trauma resulting in a fractured or completely dislodged tooth.

𝐁𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 following a dental procedure or injury that does not stop on its own but can be controlled with local measures.
•𝐼𝑓 𝑏𝑙𝑒𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑐𝑎𝑛𝑛𝑜𝑡 𝑏𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑑 𝑎𝑡 𝑎𝑙𝑙, 𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑟𝑔𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑦 𝑐𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑚𝑎𝑦 𝑏𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑑.

𝐒𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 of the mouth or face, which may indicate infection.

𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝, 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞, 𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 that are causing pain.

𝐒𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐮𝐦𝐬, or acute problems affecting soft tissues such as the cheeks or tongue that require urgent treatment.

For more information on urgent dental care, visit:
👉 www.nhs.uk/urgentdentalcare or 📞 call NHS 111

𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐆𝐏𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞𝐬.

13/02/2026

𝐅𝐀𝐐 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 📆

Are you feeling confused about a new diagnosis? 🤔
Would you like clear, reliable information about your condition?

The NHS website is a trusted place to find easy-to-understand guidance on a wide range of health conditions, including symptoms, causes, treatments, and self-care advice.

👉 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/

It’s a helpful starting point if you want to learn more about your health and know when to seek further advice. 💙

09/02/2026

💙 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: "𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐌𝐲 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞"
This week (9–15 February) is 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤.

The theme for 2026 is "𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐌𝐲 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞." It’s all about the power of 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 - ensuring every child feels seen, connected, and safe in their homes, schools, and communities.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬:
When children feel they have a "place" where they truly belong, they are:

•𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭: They handle life's challenges with more confidence.
•𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝: They find it easier to build healthy, supportive friendships.
•𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐞𝐫: A sense of belonging is a fundamental human need that protects mental well-being.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩:
Whether you’re a parent, carer, or teacher, you can help by creating spaces where children feel valued for exactly who they are. Sometimes, just one conversation can make a child feel like they truly belong.

If you are worried about a child’s mental health, please know that we are here to help. You don't have to wait for a crisis to reach out to us for advice or support.

🔗 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk

06/02/2026

𝐅𝐀𝐐 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 📆
If you would like an appointment with your GP, we ask that all patients who are able use our online system, Rapid Health. You do not need a login to use this service.

Once you have entered your personal details, you will be asked a series of questions about your symptoms. Please answer all questions as accurately as possible so we can ensure you are offered the most appropriate appointment for your needs.

If you do not have a valid email address, are requesting a home visit or nurse appointment, please phone our dedicated team of patient assistants who will take you through the appropriate channels.

If you are offered an appointment via 𝐑𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 that you feel is not suitable, this must be booked first before we can review it. Please book the appointment before calling to try and reschedule. We will need to speak with the Duty Doctor on the day to see if we are able to change the apppointment.

05/02/2026

💬 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 💙

Time to Talk Day is all about opening up conversations around mental health and reminding ourselves that it’s okay to talk. A simple conversation can make a big difference - whether it’s with a friend, family member, colleague, or a healthcare professional.

This year, let’s take time to check in with those around us, listen without judgement, and help break down the stigma surrounding mental health. You are not alone, and support is available.

For more information and resources, visit 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 💙

Time to Talk Day, which is on February 6th, 2025, encourages everyone to discuss mental health openly. It’s organised by Mind and Rethink.