Hamdon Medical Centre

If you need to speak to a GP, stay safe and don’t just turn up. Phone your GP surgery or call NHS 111 first and they will give you advice about what to do. #StayWellSomerset #Think111First

Stay at home. Protect the NHS. Save lives. Get more information about what you can and cannot do here: gov.uk/guidance/natio…

There is no charge for the COVID-19 vaccine. People most at risk from the complications of COVID-19 are being offered the vaccine first. The NHS will contact you when it's your turn to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Find out more👇 nhs.uk/covidvaccine

Some people in Somerset aged 80+ have started to receive an NHS letter asking them to book a Covid-19 vaccination in Bristol. Anyone who would prefer an appointment closer to home, should wait to be contacted by their GP surgery who will arrange one at their local hub.

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Smoking attacks our lungs and makes it harder to breathe. But quit for 28 days and you’re 5 times more likely to quit for good. Search Stoptober to quit smoking and breathe #BetterHealth

The #NHSSpitfire will be soaring over our skies today ✈️ So if you're at @YeovilHospital around 2:30pm or Musgrove Park Hospital at 2:45pm, make sure to take a step outside! #ThankYouNHS 🌈

Handwashing is still important to protect yourself and others from the spread of coronavirus. Remember, when you get home from being outside, wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds. For guidance on good handwashing technique, visit our page: nhs.uk/live-well/heal…

A huge thanks to Ella-Louise who raised just under £100 to buy treats for our colleagues at Musgrove Park as part of her @Girlguiding Brownies 'Charity and Caring' badge. The treats have been distributed across the hospital and have brought lots of cheer! 💙

Great to hear the number of students accepted onto nursing courses this year has increased by 13.2%! Good luck to everyone getting their #ALevelResults today, and well done to all our future nurses! 👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️ #WeAreTheNHS ucas.com/corporate/news…

You may feel anxious about going outside if you've been shielding. Here are some practical tips to keep safe: ↔️ Keep 2 metres from people 🗣️Avoid facing each other, sit side by side and speak facing forward 🌳Meet outside where possible More info: gov.uk/government/new…

From Friday, face coverings will be mandatory in shops and supermarkets in England. However, remember that it's not possible for people with certain conditions to wear a face covering. Please be mindful that not all disabilities are visible. More info on who is exempt 👇🏾

How to use a face covering safely: ▪️ Wash your hands before and after using a face covering ▪️ Place the face covering over your mouth and nose ▪️ Remove face coverings from your ears, do not touch the front ▪️ Wash your face covering regularly #GotItCovered

The University of Cambridge CLIMB team are interested in peoples' views on consent and information sharing between NHS services. If you are interested in taking part in their anonymous survey then please click through to our website for more information. hamdonmc.co.uk/index.aspx?p=L…

The University of Cambridge CLIMB team are interested in peoples' views on consent and information sharing between NHS services. If you are interested in taking part in their anonymous survey then please click through to our website for more information. hamdonmc.co.uk/index.aspx?p=L…

Remember your face covering when: ➡️ using public transport ➡️ visiting a hospital ➡️ in enclosed public spaces like shops A face covering protects others and helps to reduce the spread of coronavirus. nhs.uk/coronavirus