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Have a Chocolate and Let's Talk About Death
On Saturday 21st May I met three enthusiastic women connected to the NHS and Marie Curie Cancer Care, who had volunteered to spend time at Tesco in Yeovil handing out free chocolates and leaflets to passers by. Why?
June is National Eye Health Month
"I don't need an eye test - I can see just fine!" Think again! A regular eye examination could save your sight, or even your life! Read on for some things you might not know about your eyes, plus TWO special offers.
Is There A Place For Homeopathy In the 21st Century Home?
Homeopathy has been in existence for almost two hundred years. But, relying on the principles and remedies it started out with, does homeopathy still have a place in your medicine cabinet? Yes! But don’t take my word for it…
Men's Health Information Evening - 25th May
Wincanton's Patient Participation Group is holding an event with free admission on the subject of Men's Health and Prostate Cancer in particular. This condition is very common amongst men of middle age and this is an opportunity to find out the facts and ask your questions.
Changing Faces at Wincanton's Optician - Is It You We're Looking For?
A lot has happened in the last 18 months at Sarah Gibson Optometrist. We have said Farewell to some wonderful people and Hello to a new face. Now we need another somebody to complete the team. Are you that person?
Wincanton Community Hospital Staff Join Global Hand-Washing Campaign
Nurses and healthcare staff at Wincanton Community Hospital are leading by example when it comes to maintaining good hand hygiene and preventing the spread of infections.
Parkinson's Awareness Day at Morrisons
Members of the Wincanton and Area Parkinson's Group spent Thursday 14th in the foyer of Morrisons handing out leaflets, collecting donations and talking to people about Parkinson's Disease.
NHS Somerset Drives Stroke and Wasted Medicines Awareness Campaigns
Somerset NHS are driving awareness of two campaigns, "Are Your Medicines Going Down the Drain?" and "Stroke Campaign Returns to save Somerset Lives."
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.
February is National Heart Month
Every year, The British Heart Foundation runs The National Heart Month to raise funds for research into heart disease and to generally raise awareness of what is a massive problem - apparently one in three deaths are attributable to heart disease!
New Year, New Gym, New You at Holbrook House
Holbrook House is delighted to announce its brand new state of the art fitness suite and invites you to our Open Evening to discover the benefits to a private health club, with fantastic membership deals on offer throughout January.
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.
Dentist Is All Smiles After Awards Nod
A dentist form Wincanton has been rewarded for gambling on a career switch by being nominated for seven national awards. Mr. Hawkins' practice has been operating since 2006 and is in line for Best Private Practice, Best Patient Care, Best Dental Team, Most Innovative Practice and two more minor categories.
Large Turnout to Hear About Parkinsons
The Wincanton PPG (Patient Participaption Group) at the instigation of Stephen Beech organised a very well attended session on this very difficult illness where they heard from experts about the condition and how to deal with it and the treatments available in anticipation of Stephen setting up a local Parkinson's support group.
Yesterday Verrington - Today Wincanton Community Hospital
A day of celebration, nostalgia and looking ahead as our hospital is renamed to reflect its location and importance in the life of the community. An official naming ceremony is held together with a grand fete, a special lunch for old friends and supporters, and fun for everyone.
Wincanton Community Hospital - Formerly Verrington Hospital
A visit to Verrington - now renamed Wincanton Community Hospital. This is a chance to see how it looks, meet those who work there, see what is being done and catch something of the atmosphere of a facility we have reason to be proud of.
Weekend Fitness Classes Coming To Holbrook House
Saturday morning exercise classes are coming to Holbrook House starting on 11th September.
Know Anyone Suffering From Parkinson's Disease? Come Hear About It
Retired police officer and Parkinson’s Disease suffer Stephen Beech is keen to start up a Parkinson's Support Group locally. Through the Wincanton PPG he has also organised what should be a very interesting talk for 13th September from the Parkinson's Speciality Doctor in Yeovil, Kristina Baker.
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
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.
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