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Over the last year Mendip Vale have been participating in a pilot project coordinated by NHS England Southwest which looks to standardise general practice websites. The project included 26 participating practices … [continue] Mendip Vale’s New Website – Launching 14th of December 2023

Our Monthly Patient Newsletter is now available to read. This month includes: – Surgery Open Hours during Christmas – Self-Care Week including top tips – New Social Prescribing Drop-In Session … [continue] November 2023 Patient Newsletter

Avon and Somerset Police are seeing an increase in scams where fraudsters are making cold calls, impersonating employees of legitimate mobile network operators and suppliers. The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau … [continue] Avon and Somerset Police Monthly Message – Phone Contract Scam

What is Safe Account Fraud? ‘Safe account’ frauds occur when a criminal convinces you to move your money to a new bank account. This typically starts with a call out … [continue] A message from Avon and Somerset Police Fraud Team: Safe Account Fraud

You may have heard the phrase ‘named GP’ – but what is a named GP? And what does it mean for you? A named GP is allocated to every registered … [continue] What is a ‘named GP’?

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Septembers patient newsletter, now available to read. This issue includes information on… Covid and Flu Autumn Booster Vaccination What is a ‘Named GP?’ Southmead and Henbury Family Practice: Sewer diversion … [continue] September 2023 Patient Newsletter

Whether you’re enjoying the sun in the UK or abroad, remember that summer can pose various health risks for children and parents alike. Here are some top tips to beat … [continue] Beat the Heat and Stay Safe in Hot Weather

If someone contacts you with an investment opportunity that seems too good to be true… it is. Although investing can be a successful way of making money, it has resulted … [continue] Fraud Team at Avon and Somerset Police – Investment Fraud

This month we have a great selection of articles including: April issue includes: NHS App, Requesting your repeat prescriptions, eConsult launching at Monks Park Surgery on the 4th September, Tell … [continue] August Patient Newsletter 2023

Thank you to all of you who completed the survey to provide your feedback; we had a tremendous response. Your answers are invaluable to the Patient Participation Group (PPG) and … [continue] Tell Us What You Think! – Survey Now Closed

Keep up to date on the latest news at Mendip Vale Medical Practice. This month includes: – Schools out for Summer! Beat the heat and stay safe in hot weather … [continue] July Patient Newsletter

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Unfortunately, fraudsters exploit current issues to defraud people who may already be struggling financially. Here is a warning from Action Fraud regarding fraudulent mortgage offers: Criminals are using mortgage offers … [continue] Monthly Message from Fraud Team: Mortgage scams

Clevedon Care is a registered charity run entirely by volunteers, who give up their time to help people in the BS21 postcode area access medical appointments within Clevedon and further … [continue] Clevedon Care: Volunteers needed to work in our busy office!

Learn How to use eConsult and the NHS app over a cup of tea and a slice of cake! We’re teaming up with WERN (West of England Rural Network) and … [continue] New Tea and Tech Sessions Now Available!

Keep up to date on the latest news at Mendip Vale Medical Practice. This month includes: – New Patient Surgery – We want to hear from you. – The importance … [continue] June Patient Newsletter Now Available!

The NHS is celebrating its 75th anniversary in July this year and to mark the occasion, parkruns are holding a special event to recognise the contribution that the NHS makes … [continue] Mendip Vale parkrun Takeover – SATURDAY 15TH JULY!

June is Pride month – a month dedicated to celebrating LGBTQ+ communities all around the world. LGBT+ stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender. The + is an inclusive symbol … [continue] June the month of Pride!

The City of London Police have run a campaign this month warning the public about courier fraud. How common is Courier Fraud? The older generation are a particular target for … [continue] Monthly Message from Fraud Team: Courier Fraud

As with many NHS services, we face ongoing clinical recruitment difficulties, this underpinned by the inadequate small facility, we propose to close Congresbury Surgery permanently as a GP Practice. Congresbury … [continue] Congresbury Surgery to remain closed

Due to the ongoing clinical recruitment difficulties, we have made the very tough decision to limit services at Willow Tree Surgery. Willow Tree is a much-loved surgery by its patients … [continue] Update on Willow Tree Surgery

Read this months newsletter which includes: New transport services in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire, including WESTlink and DIal-A-Ride Volunteering opportunities with Healthwatch and Clevedon Care New Ollie Asks … [continue] May 2023 Patient Newsletter – Now available to read!

With the cost-of-living crisis, more people are being tempted by “get rich quick” schemes and we have seen a growing number of reports of recruitment fraud. The more typical type … [continue] Monthly Message from Fraud Team: Recruitment Fraud

As we age our body requires different nutrients to help us feel good and recover better. Learn the 5 top tips taken away from our latest Wellbeing Lifestyle Club on … [continue] Top Tips: Good Nutrition as we Age

Clevedon Care is a registered charity, run entirely by volunteers, who give up their time to help people in the BS21 postcode area access medical appointments within Clevedon and further … [continue] Volunteer with Clevedon Care!

Community Transport’s Dial-A-Ride service is back in Bristol. Operating across Bristol, eligible members can book a door-to-door service with a fully accessible vehicle and super helpful driver to take you … [continue] Dial- A- Ride is back in Bristol!

The Mobile Library will be visiting Langford Surgery car park between May and July 2023. The bus visits fortnightly on Thursdays from 4pm -4:45pm, please find the dates below. 18th … [continue] Mobile Library May – July 2023