As schools reopen, the following will be provided with #lateralflowtests: ✅secondary school pupils ✅primary & secondary school staff ✅households, childcare & support bubbles of primary and secondary-age pupils and staff See ⤵️ for further guidance. ow.ly/JVFX50DLRRs

ENDOMETRIOSIS AWARENESS MONTH 1-31 MARCH 2021 Take on a 1 in 10 Challenge to help Endometriosis UK support the 1 in 10 with endometriosis and #EndoTheStigma Further info ⤵️ ow.ly/OcWM50DPYWE

NATIONAL NO SMOKING DAY 10 MARCH Stopping smoking is one of the best things you'll ever do for your health. There are lots of benefits too - and they start almost immediately. It's never too late to quit. Let's do this! ⤵️ nhs.uk/better-health/…

Mental health really matters - did you know that Vita Health Group works with the NHS to offer a range of short term psychological therapies to adults 16 years and over. You don’t need a GP referral, you can refer yourself 🔗⤵️ ow.ly/4whP50DZ0H5

Get your thinking caps on for WEAR A HAT DAY on Friday 26 March this year. WAHD has raised over £2million to help fund crucial research at UK Centres of Excellence. Sign up now and plan your fundraising event! ow.ly/BNFR50DQ04c.

A reminder that we are operating a phone first appointment model for our GP appointments but are seeing patients f2f when needed. Remember not to attend the surgery unless you have a booked appointment 🔗⤵️ monksparksurgery.nhs.uk/make-an-appoin…

Lockdown rules change today, but many restrictions remain in place. See ⬇ for more details ow.ly/MtEi50EaCIr

Lockdown rules change today, but many restrictions remain in place. See ⬇ for more details ow.ly/Uxeg50EaNxr

Seeing friends this weekend? Stay outdoors, meet outside and keep a safe distance. 👏hands 😷face 🔁space

RAMADAN 2021 Dr Hussain Ghandi explains in this brilliant video how to stay safe in Ramadan this year and includes his advice on vaccinations, lateral flow tests, whether you can go to the mosque and lots of other helpful information. Take a look ⤵️ youtube.com/watch?v=Z1FjCS…

10-16 May - MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK Did you know connecting with nature can be good for mental health? Click this link for top tips on how to connect with nature to support good mental health ⤵️ ow.ly/iS6I50EJGSD ow.ly/svfv50EJGSC

If you do need healthcare urgently over the upcoming Bank Holiday weekend, please remember that there’s a wide range of NHS urgent care services available. Click ⤵️ for more info ow.ly/96DP50EWwoH

When the practice is closed, please contact #NHS111 for medical advice⤵️ 111.nhs.uk

Emergency pharmacists are available throughout the Bank Holiday weekend providing emergency prescriptions, over-the-counter medication and advice if needed. Please use the NHS find a pharmacy tool to see local opening times.⤵️ ow.ly/NVRf50EWxwU

If you’re out and about enjoying the fine weather this bank holiday weekend, when needed, make sure to: 😷 Wear your face covering, unless exempt 👋 Sanitise your hands ↔️ Give others space #staysafe

📢NEW WEBSITE📢 We're rather excited about our sparkly new website! While we're waiting for all the techie stuff to happen in the background, you can find it for a browse at mendip-vale.co.uk

NHS App🎦 Watch this 5 minute quick guide to registering with the NHS App. Absolutely brilliant, informative and easy to follow video youtube.com/watch?v=Q0SCcL…

Some patients may be experiencing issues in locating our website, if so, please try copying and pasting the following link into your browser. Or click ⬇ mendip-vale.co.uk

To book your vaccination 📞call 119 💻or visit nhs.uk/covidvaccine youtube.com/watch?v=AZy3xD…