Minehead Medical Centre

17/06/2026

Men’s Health Week is a reminder to slow down and check in with yourself.💙

Many men find it hard to speak up about their physical or mental health. Sometimes it feels easier to stay quiet or push through.
In this video our Wellbeing Advisor, Andy Bone, talks about the everyday lifestyle factors that support better health, from movement and sleep to stress and nutrition, and why reaching out early can make a real difference.

This week is about starting conversations and making space for men to feel supported. Your health matters and help is always here.🗣️

15/06/2026

Men’s Health Week is a reminder that looking after your physical health doesn’t have to be complicated.🏃

In this video, our Wellbeing Advisor, Andy Bone shares simple, realistic steps men can take to feel stronger, move more, and stay well, whatever your starting point may be.

Small changes add up. Your health matters, and support is always here when you need it💙

02/06/2026

There’s no one way to volunteer. Join us this in celebrating the diversity of volunteers and volunteering. Let’s inspire someone new to volunteer. Find out more here: www.volunteersweek.org

01/06/2026

🏳️‍🌈At Minehead Medical Centre and OneMedical Group, we always stand with the LGBTQ+ community; not just in June, but every day.

Pride Month is a time to celebrate diversity, honour the fight for equality, and reaffirm our commitment to inclusive, respectful care and spaces for all. As an independent healthcare provider and healthcare estates solutions business, we’re proud to support environments where everyone feels safe, valued, and able to be themselves.

Whether through the care we deliver or the places we help shape, we’re here to champion equity, dignity, and belonging for all.

01/06/2026

🚨 Important Patient Notice 🚨

Due to sickness within our clinical team today, we have very limited appointment availability.

If your medical concern is not urgent, we kindly ask that you contact the surgery tomorrow where possible. This will help us ensure that available appointments are reserved for patients with the most urgent clinical needs.

Please consider using alternative NHS services, including:

💊 Pharmacy First – your local pharmacy can provide advice and treatment for:
• Sinusitis (aged 12+)
• Sore throat (aged 5+)
• Earache (aged 1–17 years)
• Infected insect bites (aged 1+)
• Impetigo (aged 1+)
• Shingles (aged 18+)
• Uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) in women aged 16–64 years

📞 NHS 111 by phone or online for urgent medical advice

🏥 Urgent Treatment Centres at Minehead and Bridgwater

Thank you for your patience and understanding while we work to maintain safe patient care during reduced staffing levels. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

26/05/2026

With the warmer weather, it can be tempting to spend more time outdoors enjoying the sun, but it’s important to stay safe while making the most of it.

Remember to stay hydrated, wear sunscreen, take breaks in the shade, and look out for those who may be more vulnerable in the heat.

Staying Hydrated💧
Don't forget to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water. Isotonic and electrolyte drinks are also great options for hydration. Avoid caffeine and alcohol as these will dehydrate you.

Keep in the shade ⛱
Keep out of direct heat if you can. If you have to go outside, stay in the shade especially between 11am and 3pm, wear sunscreen, a hat and light clothes, and avoid exercise or activity that makes you hotter.

More NHS Information ℹ️ 🌡️
How to Cope in Hot Weather: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/heatwave-how-to-cope-in-hot-weather/

Heatstroke and Heat Exhaustion: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/heat-exhaustion-heatstroke/

Dehydration: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/dehydration/

21/05/2026

19/05/2026

This week, 18–24 May, marks Dementia Action Week.💙

Dementia is the UK's biggest killer. Every 3 minutes, someone in the UK develops it. 1 in 3 people born today will go on to develop dementia in their lifetime. These are not just statistics - behind each one is a person, a family, a community navigating something incredibly difficult.
Dementia Action Week is a reminder of how important awareness, patience and understanding are in helping people feel safe, valued and supported within their own homes and communities.💙

12/05/2026

Today is ! 🩺

At OneMedical Group, we are incredibly proud of our nursing team at Minehead Medical Centre and we want to celebrate the remarkable contribution you make to our society.

So, we would like to give a huge THANK YOU to our nurses for their hard work, dedication, and the amazing care they provide to our patients every day.

"To do what nobody else will do, a way that nobody else can do, in spite of all we go through; that is to be a nurse." — Rawsi Williams

11/05/2026

We know some patients have had questions about our new AI-assisted appointment system since launch, so we’ve put together some helpful FAQs.

The FAQs are in the picture below 👇