Lister House Surgery

28/10/2025

We have had a report from a patient who received a call from a mobile number ending *1208 saying their GP required information to update their medical records. The call didn't feel right to them so they contacted us and there was no record of any of our staff calling them nor did we recognise the mobile number. Sadly this means this was probably a scam call designed to steal their information. If any of our staff do call you, they should introduce themselves by name and if they ask you for any information they should be able to explain why they need it. Our staff will never ask you for any financial information and if you ever feel uncertain about whether the call is genuine, you can always say you're going to end the call and call the surgery on 01984 623471 to check it was definitely us.

23/10/2025

Are you a carer? If so you're eligible for a free flu jab at the surgery. Call reception on 01984 623471 to book

21/10/2025

Upcoming drop in event in Taunton for meeting some of the organisations supporting our Armed Forces Community.

21/10/2025

The surgery will be closed today, Tuesday 21st October from 1:00pm-6:30pm for staff training and development.

Please bear this in mind when collecting your prescriptions.
During our practice closures we are only able to take emergency calls. To make an emergency call to the practice during a closure, call on the normal practice number and listen to the emergency option.

If you have a life-threatening condition, please call 999. NHS 111 can also always be contacted for immediate advice and guidance.

The surgery will be open as usual the next working day.

Many thanks,
The Team at Lister House

15/10/2025

Not had your flu jab yet? We have appointments available for booking Thursday, Friday and Saturday this week 🦠📅

All adults 65 years and over are eligible and those aged 18-64 years in clinical risk groups (carers and those with conditions such as: COPD, heart disease, kidney disease, chronic liver disease, chronic neurological disease, type 1 diabetes, some type 2 diabetics, those immunocompromised, splenic disorders, BMI of 40 or over.) We also still have nasal flus available for children aged 2-3 years. Call Reception on 01984 623471 to book your appointment.

14/10/2025

Dear Patients and local community,

We have made some changes to our surgery parking arrangements after discussion and support from our landlord.

You will see that the lower section of the car park is now designated for staff parking only. This is as a result of a number of damaged staff vehicles over the last few months. Some have been resolved on site, some needing a police report and CCTV footage. We now have polled signage that states "Staff Parking only" and shortly it will be painted on the ground as you enter that zone. This also means staff are able to block one another in without causing disruption for patients.

We are also improving the lighting in the car park to improve patient and staff safety as we enter the darker nights and winter months.

There will be 13 designated patient bays, 4 of which are dedicated to disabled parking. Signage is also planned to go up around this area to state that they are for "patient parking only". This is to try and improve access for our patients as we know our surgery car park can be busy.

With this in mind, we kindly ask that you to please refrain from parking at the surgery and walking up to town and to also refrain from parking in the staff only zone. You will be asked to move your car.

With thanks,

Catherine Binding
Practice Manager
Lister House

23/09/2025

The surgery will be closed Weds 24th September from 1:00pm-6:30pm for staff training and development.

Please bear this in mind when collecting your prescriptions.

During our practice closures we are only able to take emergency calls. To make an emergency call to the practice during a closure, call on the normal practice number and listen to the emergency option.

If you have a life-threatening condition, please call 999. NHS 111 can also always be contacted for immediate advice and guidance.

The surgery will be open as usual the next working day.

Many thanks,

The Team at Lister House

18/09/2025

Upcoming event for unpaid carers in and around Taunton being run by Somerset Carers this October.

👋Are you an unpaid carer in or around Taunton?
Don't forget to join us for a Carers Information Session on Monday 20th October, 10am–1pm at Wellsprings Community Church. The person you care for is welcome.
✅ Watch webinars on topics like Power of Attorney, guardianship, finances and more
✅ Support and guidance from Carers Agents and Adult Social Care
✅ Get advice from trusted local organisations on how they can help
Just drop in when you can.

11/09/2025

Our free nasal flu clinics are available for booking for children aged 2-3yrs at the surgery. To book give our Reception team a call on 01984 623471.

09/09/2025

Read our quarterly newsletter to hear updates and key information regarding the organisation and our surgeries - Quarter 2, 2025/26

17/07/2025

Given the recent press around physician associates, we understand there may be some patients who have concerns about whether we employ any physician associates at the surgery. We can confirm that we do not.

11/07/2025

A new diabetes prevention group is starting in Wellington from 18th August. If you have pre-diabetes or have had gestational diabetes and would like to attend you can self-refer via their website: https://preventing-diabetes.co.uk/referral/ (if you're not sure of your last HbA1c result you can contact the surgery via our website or phone and our team can check it for you).

New Diabetes Prevention Group starting at Wellington Community Centre on Wednesday 18th August.
If you have raised blood sugar, known as pre-diabetes, or have previously experienced Gestational Diabetes, the NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme could help you to prevent or delay the onset of Type 2 Diabetes. Join us to start your journey to a 'Healthier You' https://preventing-diabetes.co.uk/referral/