Grove House Surgery

24/06/2026

24/06/2026

Heatstroke is a medical emergency – and with very high temperatures in parts of the country, it’s more important than ever to know the signs.

Find out how to spot it, what to do, and when to call 999.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/heat-exhaustion-heatstroke/

23/06/2026

⚠️⚠️ Cancelled Games & Chat group ⚠️⚠️

Due to the extreme weather warning we have taken the sensible decision to cancel this months Social Group.

Sorry for any inconvenience caused, our social group will meet on Wednesday 22nd July.

Also, just a friendly reminder that our groups do not run in Augist due to summer holidays!

Take care of yourselves and we will see you mext month 💛

23/06/2026

23/06/2026

If you have a face 2 face GP appointment with us tomorrow or Thursday but the heat is worrying you, please get in touch. We can change it to over the phone if you prefer or we will do our best to re-arrange to another day.

Take extra care in this heat 🥵

22/06/2026

With the red heat warning upon us, please remember that our staff are trying their best to help you. With our lovable old building, staying cool is a challenge and some staff will be working under very challenging circumstances. As well as taking regular hydration breaks 🧋🥛💦 they will also be taking the opportunity to cool off in our one air conditioned room 😀🥶

Stay safe everyone, but please remain patient 🥰

22/06/2026

A red heat-health alert has been issued across parts of England until 25 June. This is the highest level of alert and indicates a risk to everyone's health, not just vulnerable groups.

Learn more about how to stay safe in hot weather.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/heatwave-how-to-cope-in-hot-weather/

22/06/2026

22/06/2026

We will be hosting our monthly Games & chat social group next Wednesday, 24th June.

We are a small group who meet every every 4th Wednesday of the month. Theres an opportunity to play a friendly game of skittles, play board games or you can just enjoy a cuppa and some company.

No need to book in advance and new members are always welcome 💛
📆 Weds 27th May
⏰️ 2.30pm - 4pm
📍 The Club - Shepton Mallet - Shepton Mallet, high street Shepton Mallet
💳 Free of charge

🌟 please enter the Club via the High street entrance, in-between Hays Travel and the Antique shop ( walk down the long corridor and press the the button on the right hand side to enter) 🌟

Health Connections Mendip Grove House Surgery Park Medical Practice and Evercreech Surgery

22/06/2026

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dont-let-this-heatwave-affect-your-medicines-three-important-tips-from-the-mhra

Essential advice on protecting your medicines during extreme heat and staying safe.