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Wincanton Health Centre COVID-19 update

Tue 17 Mar 2020
By Dr. Iain Phillips
Wincanton Health Centre COVID-19 update

Wincanton Health Centre has made the decision to restrict access to patients who have been assessed by telephone first, and the appointment booking and attendance procedure has been changed to minimise risk to patients and staff.

Wincanton Health Centre's second public meeting is on Friday 10th March

Thu 9 Mar 2017
By John Smith
Wincanton Health Centre's second public meeting is on Friday 10th March

Wincanton Health Centre is holding its second public meeting on Friday 10th March 2017. The meeting will be held in the Wincanton Memorial Hall between 6:30pm and 8pm.

Wincanton Health and Wellbeing Fair

Thu 8 Sep 2016
By Julie Woan
Wincanton Health and Wellbeing Fair

Wincanton’s family doctors and practice staff are inviting the people of Wincanton to come along to a Health and Wellbeing Fair this weekend to discover the simple ways they can improve the wellbeing of themselves and their families.

Lose Weight with Thin-canton at the Health Centre

Fri 13 May 2016
By Chloe Gray
Lose Weight with Thin-canton at the Health Centre

Thin-canton, a free weight loss group, will be running for the second time at Wincanton Health Centre starting on Thursday 19th May for eight weeks. If you would like to join, please come along – we look forward to seeing you!

PPG Health Promotion Evening on Wednesday 9th March

Wed 2 Mar 2016
By Nigel Engert
PPG Health Promotion Evening on Wednesday 9th March

Wincanton Health Centre Patient Participation Group (PPG) in association with Health Centre staff have organised a Health Promotion Evening at the Balsam Centre from 7.00-9.00pm on Wednesday 9th March. All welcome!

Wincanton Health Centre Invites Feedback at Public Meeting

Fri 21 Aug 2015
By Nigel Engert
Wincanton Health Centre Invites Feedback at Public Meeting

Wincanton Health Centre is offering patients the chance to ask questions about its services at a Public Meeting on Wednesday 16th September, 6:30pm, at Wincanton Memorial Hall.

Health Centre Management Will Attend Monday's Town Council Meeting

Thu 18 Jun 2015
By John Smith
Health Centre Management Will Attend Monday's Town Council Meeting

Following concerns over the quality of local health services, representatives of Wincanton Health Centre will be present for 30 minutes prior to the start of the next Wincanton Town Council meeting, on Monday 22nd June, to discuss these concerns with Councillors.

Minor Injury Service Moves to Wincanton Health Centre

Mon 13 Jan 2014
By South Somerset Healthcare Federation
Minor Injury Service Moves to Wincanton Health Centre

A new Minor Injury service is being provided by Wincanton Health Centre, replacing the service at Wincanton Community Hospital. The centre will have slightly longer opening hours and will benefit from additional back-up from the practice's family doctors when necessary.

Health Centre's New On-Site Pharmacy Opens

Wed 11 Apr 2012
By John Baxter
Health Centre's New On-Site Pharmacy Opens

Wincanton's new Health Centre Pharmacy is now open and providing patients with a one-stop service. Have a look inside and meet some of the staff.

No Pharmacy at New Barns!

Fri 18 Nov 2011
By John Hayden
No Pharmacy at New Barns!

Did you know that there will not be a dispensing pharmacy at New Barns Surgery?

The Die is Cast and the Turf is Cut - New Health Centre

Thu 10 Feb 2011
By John Baxter
The Die is Cast and the Turf is Cut - New Health Centre

All the staff of Wincanton's current Health Centre together with the mayor, councillors and a collection of well wishers braved a chilly afternoon to see the symbolic first turf cut for what will be Wincanton's new Health Centre on the New Barn Estate.

Opposition on Two Fronts to Pharmacy at Health Centre

Wed 19 Jan 2011
By Western Gazette
Opposition on Two Fronts to Pharmacy at Health Centre

DOCTORS hoping to take on the new Wincanton health centre have suffered a setback after an on-site pharmacy proposed at the development failed to win support. Wincanton Town Council voted eight to one against plans to build a pharmacy at New Barns Farm, north of Wincanton Business Park in West Hill.

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

Wed 30 Jun 2010
By 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.

Open Day on Proposed Relocation of Wincanton Health Centre

Thu 20 May 2010
By 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.

GP Helena Smith Introduces the Wincanton Health Centre

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Helena Smith GP
GP Helena Smith Introduces the Wincanton Health Centre

The Wincanton Health Centre has been caring for the town and surrounding villages for over 30 years and I have been asked to help people know what we are doing.

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

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By John Bradley
The New Health Centre - Public Meeting Friday 12th March 6.30pm

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.

[7 COMMENTS] Proposed New Wincanton Health Centre

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By 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.

The Proposed New Health Centre - A Comment from the Editor

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By John Baxter
The Proposed New Health Centre - A Comment from the Editor

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.

REPORT: New Health Centre Public Meeting - 12th March

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Biddie Lawson
REPORT: New Health Centre Public Meeting - 12th March

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.

Health Centre Manager Reports on the Public Meeting

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By 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.

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