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Planning Approval Given at Last for New Health Centre at New Barns

30-Jun-10 17:23
Janet Loe
Planning Approval Given at Last for New Health Centre at New Barns

Wincanton Health Centre Practice Manager passes on the latest news and reaction of the doctors and staff concerning the planning application for a new Health Centre at New Barns.

Cycle Marathon Ends in Wincanton

19-Jun-10 19:50
John Baxter
Cycle Marathon Ends in Wincanton

Graham Box, Chief Executive of the National Society for Patient Participation decided to draw attention to the growth of Patient Participation Groups across the country, visiting them all by cycling from Stockton on Tees and ending in Wincanton.

PPG Meeting on Pain and Persistent Pain Management

17-Jun-10 12:26
John Baxter
PPG Meeting on Pain and Persistent Pain Management

So we think we all understand pain? Wincanton Patient Participation Group organises a fascinating Open Meeting on Pain and Persistent Pain Management addressed by two specialists in the field, Dr Louise Tarrant and Jonathan Thurlow.

Sarah Gibson Has Acquired a New High Tech Optomap Scanner

01-Jun-10 14:59
Jessica Stapleton
Sarah Gibson Has Acquired a New High Tech Optomap Scanner

The Optomap is a piece of equipment which generates digital scans of your retina allowing Sarah to perform a more thorough examination on your eye's health.

Open Day on Proposed Relocation of Wincanton Health Centre

20-May-10 15:05
John Baxter
Open Day on Proposed Relocation of Wincanton Health Centre

As crunch time approaches, Practice Manager Janet Loe and Architect Neil Niblett explain the plans and consult over the Health Centre Plans in the Sun Lounge.

Are you UV wise?

22-Apr-10 11:58
Jessica E Stapleton
Are you UV wise?

We all know that ultra violet radiation (commonly known as UV rays) is harmful to our skin. But did you know that UV is also damaging for our eyes?

[7 COMMENTS] Proposed New Wincanton Health Centre

07-Apr-10 14:17
Press Release
[7 COMMENTS] Proposed New Wincanton Health Centre

Here are the plans, a map and a press release on the proposed new Health Centre for Wincanton on the New Barns development area. Concerned readers are invited to send in letters to the editor on this subject asap. Please provide name and phone number and state if you would prefer to remain anonymous.

Health Centre Manager Reports on the Public Meeting

02-Apr-10 09:48
Janet Loe
Health Centre Manager Reports on the Public Meeting

Janet Loe, Practice Manager of the Wincanton Health Centre, explains where we are now and the importance of the plans put forward, for those who were unable to attend the public meeting about the new Health Centre.

REPORT: New Health Centre Public Meeting - 12th March

17-Mar-10 17:29
Biddie Lawson

A report on the public meeting held on Friday 12th March at 6.30 p.m. at the Memorial Hall to discuss the proposed new site for the Medical Centre, including questions from the public and the answers provided.

Glaucoma Awareness Week 8th - 14th March 2010

11-Mar-10 20:36
Jessica Stapleton
Glaucoma Awareness Week 8th - 14th March 2010

Glaucoma is the second most common cause of blindness worldwide.

The Proposed New Health Centre - A Comment from the Editor

18-Feb-10 09:52
John Baxter

Clearly the proposal to build a new Health Centre on the New Barns development area away from the centre of the town is highly controversial.

The New Health Centre - Public Meeting Friday 12th March 6.30pm

11-Feb-10 20:09
John Bradley

The plans for a new Health Centre to be situated away from the town centre (on the New Barns development off West Hill) have raised concern and a lot of interest, so the practice has arranged a public meeting in the Memorial Hall.

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