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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.
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
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
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?
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?
The New Emergency Eye-Care Scheme
If you have toothache you go to the Dentist, not the Doctor so why should your eyes be any different? Optometrists are the high street eye experts, so surely it makes more sense for people to come to an optometrist like me, if they have an eye problem, rather than visit their overworked GP.
Folic Acid, Spina Bifida, Pregnancy and You
The incidence of babies being born with spina bifida is on the increase - in Scotland it has just been announced that this year has seen the numbers double and it is thought that this will be the same for the whole of the UK, where incidents of spina bifida are, already, the highest in the world!
Join the Friends of Verrington Hospital
The Friends of Verrington are a group of volunteers that foster and maintain the interest of the public for your local Hospital.
Patients Group Discuss Dementia with Doctors
Wincanton GP Iain Phillips and Dementia Consultant Chris Sherratt lead a well attended evening exploring Dementia for more than 60 in the Memorial Hall.
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