Grove House Surgery

09/06/2026

Men’s Health Week, 8th–14th June

Men’s Health Week aims to champion and highlight men’s health at a time when many men ignore, dismiss, or are worried about keeping an eye on their own health.

Previous themes include issues like stress, keeping an eye on physical and mental health, diseases like diabetes and prostate cancer, and how men’s health might be affected by always having a phone in their pocket.

You can find out about this year’s theme and discover plenty of resources from this year and previous campaigns at https://www.menshealthforum.org.uk/mhw.

09/06/2026

Carers Week, 8th–14th June

A carer is anyone who looks after someone who has a disability, mental or physical illness, addiction, or who needs extra help. Caring is very important and can be rewarding, but it can also be difficult, isolating and financially demanding, and often has a huge impact on the carer’s own work and personal life. Caring without the right information and support can be tough.

Carers Week aims to raise awareness, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make. It also helps people to identify themselves as carers and access much-needed support. Carers Week 2026 calls on us all to build carer-friendly communities.

You can find resources and help to understand more about caring and contribute to a carer-friendly society at https://www.carersweek.org/building-carer-friendly-communities/.

09/06/2026

SANDS (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Charity) Awareness Month, 1st– 30th June

Each year in the UK, over 4,000 babies are stillborn or die within the first four weeks of life. SANDS provides vital services for anyone affected by baby loss and advocates for improved maternity care. SANDS Awareness Month is a time for national conversation, remembrance, and action, and there are lots of ways to get involved:

Fundraising events
Sharing stories and resources on social media
Wearing the SANDS Awareness ribbon
Donating to SANDS
Using these hashtags to help share the message on social media:
Find out more about SANDS and what you can do to support the cause at https://www.sands.org.uk.

08/06/2026

01/06/2026

URGENT NOTICE
There are emergency electrical works being carried out in the area which is resulting in the surgery having numerous power cuts. This situation is out of our control.

As a result, we may not be able to make all the planned phone calls today as our phone system also goes down.

We apologise for any inconvenience but will make any missed calls tomorrow.

Grove House Surgery

01/06/2026

Join us in person for a relaxed chat about prostate cancer—what to know, how to cope, and where to find support.

01/06/2026

Are you living with a long-term pain condition? You’re not alone. Support from others who understand can make a real difference.

Join the Live Well With Pain Café, a friendly peer support group where you can meet others, share experiences and learn practical self-management skills to help you better understand and manage your pain.

📍 Location: Mind in Somerset, 57c High Street, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5AQ
🗓 When: Every first Tuesday of the month
⏰ Time: 10:30am – 12 noon

This is a safe, welcoming space to connect, learn and support each other. You are very welcome to attend.

For more information, please contact Sue on 07504758263.

Visit the Health Connections web directory for further information & resources related to Pain Management 👇
https://healthconnectionsmendip.org/directory/pain-management/



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01/06/2026

Download the FREE HANDi Paediatric App which will give you instant advice when your child is ill.

01/06/2026

Please see attached some information on the plans for the Neighbourhood health and wellbeing services in Shepton Mallet.

30/05/2026