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Somerset Health and Wellbeing Advisory Network
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We have launched a new website: Living Safely with COVID-19 which contains information about vaccinations and boosters across Somerset, as well as other information about Covid-19, including health and wellbeing support available.
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Walk In Covid Vaccination Clinics
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To help you promote the walk in vaccination sites in your area, we have created a range of social media graphics and posters.
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Sedgemoor
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Bridgwater Town Hall, High St, TA6 3BL
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Every Friday: 9am - 2pm - Walk in
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Book a Children only age 5+: 2pm-5pm
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*check GAJ for specific children’s (5+) clinics & times
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Appointments now open on NBS.
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Sydenham Pantry, Community Hub, Fairfax Road, Bridgwater, TA6 4HX
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Wednesday 22nd June: 1pm - 6pm
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Bridgwater Community Hospital, Bower
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Auction / Market at Junction 24 Market Way, North Petherton TA6 6DF
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Saturday 18th June: 9am - 3pm
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Hamp Pantry, Grenville House, Rhode Lane, Bridgwater, TA6 6JE
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Thursday 9th & 23rd June: 1pm - 6pm
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Somerset West and Taunton
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Tower Vaccination Centre: Tower Road, Taunton, TA1 4AF
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Book a Children only age 5+:
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*check GAJ for specific children’s (5+) clinics & times
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Appointments now open on NBS.
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Wellington Community Hospital, Bulford Lane, Wellington, TA21 8QQ
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Tuesday & Thursday: 9am - 1pm
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Priorswood Community Centre, 13-14 Priorswood Place, Taunton, TA2 7JW
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Sat 25th June: 12pm - 6pm
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Minehead Community Hospital, Luttrell Way, Minehead, TA24 6DF
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Every Tuesday: 8:30am - 7pm
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Mendip
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Haskins: 76 High Street, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5BT
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Saturday 11th June: 10am - 1pm
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*check GAJ for specific children’s (5+) clinics & times.
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Book a Children for age 5+:
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Appointments now open on NBS.
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Wedmore Village Hall, Cheddar Road, Wedmore, BS28 4EQ
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Saturday 11th June: 9am - 5:30pm
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Book a Children for age 5+:
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Appointments now open on NBS.
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South Somerset
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Abbey Manor Health Centre, The Forum, Yeovil, BA21 3TL
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Every Wednesday: 9am - 7:30pm
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Weds 29th June: 9:30am - 7:30pm
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Saturday 18th June: 9:30am - 2pm
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Carers Week: Visible, Valued and Supported
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Carers Week Roadshow - Meet Fiona, the Carers Service Coordinator and pick up a goody bag. Find out how Somerset Carers can help at any and every stage of a person's caring journey by popping into: Friday 10th June: Morrisons Glastonbury, 10am - 2pm
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Somerset Skills and Learning Courses
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SS&L are taking part in Carers Week to raise awareness of and highlight the challenges for unpaid Carers, recognising the contribution they make to their families, local communities, workplaces and society by running a selection of workshops.
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How to Contact the Somerset Carers:
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Freephone advice line 0800 31 68 600
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Text CARER to 78070 and a Village Agent will call back.
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Mens Health Week 13 - 19th June
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In the UK, 12.5% of our men are suffering from at least one of the common mental health disorders, with 76% of all suicides being male (ONS).
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Somerset County Council want to encourage all our residents to make time to look after their health and wellbeing this Men's Health Week. Men are less likely to visit a pharmacy or GP than their female counterparts.
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We've been through a lot these past couple of years. Covid has not gone away but we are beginning to live with it. To do this, we need to be at the top of our game, physically and mentally. So, for this year's Men's Health Week, it's time for you, me and men everywhere, to give ourselves an MOT.
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To help you promote and support Men's Health Week we have created a range of social media graphics and collated some support tools which would be great if you could share with your networks.
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Please share the following support links with your networks:
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Get Talking - Try out the Men’s Health Forum’s 14 questions that go a bit deeper than ‘how are you?’.
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Be there for the men in your life - Open Mental Health are an alliance of mental health organisations who have come together to provide 24/7 support to adults in Somerset.
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Avoid using alcohol or drugs to cope - Men are more likely to use drugs and alcohol as coping methods when they are not feeling well, instead of getting the help that they need. For support contact: Somerset Drug & Alcohol Service.
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It’s ok to ask for help - If something doesn’t feel right, talking to your GP is a great first step. Alternatively, Mindline Somerset offers a 24/7 listening service and they can be contacted on 0800 138 1692 or 01823 276892.
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Get moving - Exercise releases feel-good chemicals called endorphins in the brain. Even a short burst of 10 minutes brisk walking can improve your mental alertness, energy and mood. SASP in Somerset have lots of great ideas to get you moving.
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Get outside - Spending time outside, especially in nature, helps to improve mood and reduce feelings of stress. Get Outside in Somerset has plenty of simple ways to get outside in Somerset. Visit Home Page - Get outside in Somerset for more information.
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New Leaf SME Well-being and Stepladder will be out on the road next week visiting construction sites to encourage mental health awareness and wellbeing across Somerset.
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They are wanting to reach those who are self employed, contractors who are often not part of an Employee Assistance Programme and can often struggle to access services while working away from home.
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Becky Wright SME Well-being said, “We will be giving out hot pasties to tempt them in accessing resources of The Lighthouse Trust a national charity for all those working in construction and Stepladder Somerset. Every day two construction workers take their own life in the UK. We hope by doing this work we can equip them with all the resources they need to access help and support.”
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Somerset Disability Engagement Service are re-launching their virtual coffee mornings this Thursday 16th June at 11am.
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We want to hear from you
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Your feedback is valuable to us and we'd like to receive more from you and your communities. Ideas on different ways to engage and issues you are spotting locally will help us to reduce barriers to accessing healthcare.
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Local Helplines
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If you require support please contact your local authority.
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Mendip District council call 0300 303 8588
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Sedgemoor District council call 0300 303 7800
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South Somerset district council call 01935 462462
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Somerset West and Taunton council call 0300 304 8000
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Somerset County Council call 0300 123 22224
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Resources and Further Information:
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