Church View Medical Centre

09/06/2026

💙 Carers Week 2026 in Somerset 💙

This Carers Week, we are celebrating and recognising the vital contribution of unpaid carers across Somerset.

Caring for someone can be rewarding — and it can also be tiring, isolating and relentless.

Every day, carers provide invaluable support to family members, friends, and neighbours who need help due to illness, disability, mental health challenges, or age-related conditions. Their dedication helps people remain independent, connected, and cared for within their communities.

Carers are at the heart of Somerset's communities, often balancing caring responsibilities alongside work, education, and family life. This week is an opportunity to acknowledge their commitment, raise awareness of the challenges they face, and ensure they know that support is available.

During this week Somerset Carers (part of Thrive) is inviting unpaid carers across Somerset to take some time just for you.

We’re hosting a range of free activities where you can relax, try something new, and meet other carers who understand what caring life is like. For more information go to https://somersetcarers.org/

To all carers across Somerset: thank you for everything you do. Your compassion, strength, and resilience make a difference every day.

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Who cares for the carers? We do. Caring for another person is very rewarding, but can be overwhelming and lonely at times. Who can use the service? You can receive support from Somerset Carers for free if are over 18 and you look after someone in an ‘unpaid’ caring capacity (not employed or self...

04/06/2026

28/05/2026

⚠️ Medicines recall: Ramipril 2.5mg capsules (Crescent Pharma Limited)

One batch of Crescent Pharma Limited Ramipril 2.5mg capsules is being recalled as a precaution after a packaging error.

This follows a complaint which identified that, inside a sealed carton of Crescent Pharma Limited Ramipril 2.5mg capsules, two blister strips of Ramipril 10mg capsules were found by a healthcare professional.

If you take Crescent Pharma Limited Ramipril 2.5mg, check the packaging of your medicine for batch number GR155023. If your pack contains blister strips that are labelled as Ramipril 10mg capsules, do not to take the medicine and contact your dispensing pharmacy.

If the carton contains blister strips that are correctly labelled as Crescent Pharma Limited Ramipril 2.5mg capsules, you do not need to take further action and should continue to take your medicine as usual.

If you have concerns about your medication or experience any suspected side effects, speak to your pharmacist or another healthcare professional. Patients and healthcare professionals can also report suspected side effects via our Yellow Card scheme.

Further information: https://brnw.ch/21x2U9H

28/05/2026

Did you know?
Millions of people in the UK are at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes — but many cases can be prevented.
This Diabetes Prevention Week, focus on:
✔️ Regular movement
✔️ Healthy eating
✔️ Managing stress
✔️ Routine health checks
Together, we can build healthier habits for life

Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Week is taking place between Monday 25 and Sunday 31 May this year. We're joining NHS England as proud campaign partners for this annual awareness week.Type 2 diabetes is nobody's fault. But it’s a serious condition that can impact your health significantly if it’s lef...

27/05/2026

https://youtu.be/Su1IEwV-nbw?si=QLHMEVMJwh7DuoCD

This film was made with thanks to our Young Carers in Schools (YCiS) Schools: Huish Episcopi Academy, Northgate Primary School, St Margaret's CEVA Primary Sc...

18/05/2026

Local lad and Ilminster Town footballer Joseph Partridge has recently been called up to the Great Britain Men’s U18 and U16 Fastpitch Softball squads and will compete in the European Championships in June and July.

Joining Joseph will be our our very own Matt Partridge, who is the Assistant Coach for the Under 16 Squad and works part-time in our dispensary.

Here at Church View Medical Centre we like to promote healthy lifestyles and physical activity and you can find out more about this amazing adventure via the British Softball Federation website below which includes details on the tournament in Czechia and also ways in which you can support the programme.

https://www.britishsoftball.org/news/article/gb-u16-and-u18-traveling-squads-announced

13/05/2026

🌟 Happy National Receptionist Day! 🌟

Today we want to say a huge THANK YOU to our incredible reception team at Church View Medical Centre.
🧡Amelia, Ruth,Lucy, Jan, Sam, Kym & Emily

Your kindness, patience, professionalism, and friendly smiles help keep our practice running smoothly every single day. From answering calls and booking appointments to supporting patients with care and compassion — you are truly the heart of our front desk.

We appreciate everything you do for our patients, our staff, and our community. 👏

12/05/2026

Today, is International Nurses Day

Church view have 3 incredible nurses Lucy, Jayne & Emma ,Your commitment and hard work continue to positively impact the lives of our patients and community every single day.

Thank you for your resilience, kindness, and unwavering dedication to patient care.

We are proud to have you as part of the Church View Medical Centre team. 💐

12/05/2026

💚💚Todays insight.......

It’s hard to watch someone you love go through a tough time emotionally.
You may desperately want to help someone who is struggling with their mental health but feel unsure what to do, leaving you feeling frustrated or helpless.

If you want to offer mental health support to loved ones but aren’t sure how, this article can help. We’ll explore how you can gently encourage them to take action without being pushy, shaming them or damaging trust in your relationship.

https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/public-engagement/mental-health-awareness-week/how-encourage-someone-you-care-take-action-their-mental-health

Location: United Kingdom It’s hard to watch someone you love go through a tough time emotionally. You may desperately want to help someone who is struggling with their mental health but feel unsure what to do, leaving you feeling frustrated or helpless. If you want to offer mental health suppor.....