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Somerset Health and Wellbeing Advisory Network

Children's Immunisations Reminder

During the summer holidays, Somerset’s School Aged Immunisation Nursing Team (SAINT) are inviting any young person who is outstanding a vaccination, including home educated pupils to come along to one of the community clinics over the summer holiday.
The clinics are taking place across Somerset in hospitals, schools and community centres. SAINT will be delivering 1st and 2nd HPV vaccinations to year 8, 9 and 10 aged students and Men ACWY/DTP to year 9 and 10 aged students.

SAINT will send out a letter to the parents /carers / guardians of all those eligible, including looked after children. Parents can also book by ringing the main office on 0300 323 0032 or by emailing the team on somersetsaint@somersetft.nhs.uk.

Please click here to download and view times and locations of the clinics – please note, you must have a pre-booked appointment to attend.

Walk In Covid Vaccination Clinics

What to expect at your vaccine appointment
To help you promote the walk in vaccination sites in your area, we have created a range of social media graphics and posters.
Fleet Air Arm Museum - August
Bridgwater Community Hospital - August

Sedgemoor

Bridgwater Town Hall, High St, TA6 3BL
Every Friday:18+ only: 9am-2pm-Walk in
(closed Friday 26 August)
Children only age 5 - 11: 2:30pm - 5pm
*check GAJ for specific children’s (5+) clinics & times
Appointments now open on NBS.
Bridgwater Community Hospital, Bower
Every Sunday: 9am - 5pm
Children only age 5+: 2:30pm - 5pm
*check GAJ for specific children’s (5+) clinics & times

Somerset West and Taunton

Tower Vaccination Centre: Tower Road, Taunton, TA1 4AF
7 days a week: 9am - 6pm
*Thursdays 9am - 7pm (Closing at 1:30pm on Thursday 4 August)
Book a Children only age 5+:
*check GAJ for specific children’s (5+) clinics & times
Appointments now open on NBS.
Minehead Community Hospital, Luttrell Way, Minehead, TA24 6DF
Every Tuesday: 8:30am - 6pm
Children only age 5+: 2:30pm - 7pm
*check GAJ for specific children’s (5+) clinics & times
Tower Vaccination Centre
Wellington Community Hospital, Bulford Lane, Wellington, TA21 8QQ
Every Thursday: 9am - 5pm
Children only age 5+: 2pm - 5pm
*check GAJ for specific children’s (5+) clinics & times

South Somerset

Fleet Air Arm Museum, RNAS Yeovilton, Ilchester, BA22 8HT
Every Tuesday and Thursday / Saturday 13 and 27 August: 9am - 4:30pm
All vaccinations from age 5+
Wincanton Community Hall, (Verrington Vaccination Centre) Dancing Lane, Wincanton, BA9 9DQ
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:30am - 2pm (18+ only)
2:30pm - 5:30pm (5 - 11 only)
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Public Health catch-up film

In this week's Public Health catch-up film, Clinton sets out the steps you should take if you suspect you may have the virus, and how you can play your part in protecting our vulnerable population.
Clinton Film - 03.08.2022

The Covid-19 Vaccination whilst Pregnant

Covid-19 vaccines have been administered to thousands of pregnant women in this country and around the world. Data from the UKHSA shows Covid -19 vaccinations provide strong protection for pregnant women against the virus. It also shows that vaccines are safe for pregnant women.
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Your feedback is needed to shape new initiative

Family Connections is the proposed name for Somerset’s Family Hub model, a joined up approach to family support services.
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The Family Connections initiative will better coordinate the services that already exist to make it easier for families to find the right information and support they need when they need it. It is not a new service. The initiative will be aimed at families with children and young people and will seek to adopt a whole family approach exploring the needs of the children and the adults within the family.

Staff across Somerset County Council, NHS Somerset, education, Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise Sector (VCSE), primary care, district councils, public health, Avon and Somerset Police, can make a significant and positive contribution to how Family Connections will operate to best suit services, service users and staff.

Please help us by filling in the survey by end of September.

The Home Library Service

In last week's Public Health catch-up film, Clinton visits Clare, a 100 year old Somerset resident who champions the Home Library Service in Somerset.

Reading is a fantastic way to stimulate our brains, which in turn, can improve memory and help to reduce the likelihood of developing dementia.
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The Home Library Service delivers books to people who are unable to get to their local library, such as those who are housebound, living in long term care, carers, or people who are vulnerable due to long term conditions or disabilities. The service is open to people of all ages. 

If you or anyone you know would like to receive the service, please contact Home Library Service manager Kirsty Jenssen by emailing kjenssen@somerset.gov.uk, or calling 07814 079831.

Village Agents Talking Cafes through August:

👀 Watch LIVE every Wednesday at 1pm and ask questions in the comments for instant answers!
3rd August:
WEST COUNTRY LOANS
  • Loans and financial assistance to those on low pay
10th August:
SHARED LIVES SOUTH WEST
  • Matching adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health issues and dementia with a carer
17th August:
SOMERSET THINK TRAVEL (REPEAT)
  • New website helping people access public transport with a new useful journey planner
24th August:
FARMING COMMUNITY NETWORK
  • Support available for the farming community in Somerset
31st August:
NAVIGATE MONEY
  • Free courses on debt & money management in West Somerset
📣 Want to take part and SHOUT about the organisation or community project you are passionate about? Contact christineb@somersetrcc.org.uk or message the Talking Cafe page!
Please share with your contacts that you think would benefit. If you would like to take part in a future Talking Cafe live please get in touch with Chrissy Brewers christineb@somersetrcc.org.uk or Hannah Burbedge hannah@somersetrcc.org.uk
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Free Alcohol Awareness Course

The Public Health Team have made available an updated online training tool on alcohol awareness. Please promote this training to all front facing colleagues where drugs and alcohol may be impacting individuals they are working with.

The training is relevant for everyone and we encourage you to take some time to review the training and plan some time to complete it.

We want to hear from you

Your feedback is valuable to us and we'd like to receive more from you and your communities. Information on issues you are spotting locally will help us to reduce barriers to accessing healthcare. Use the button below to give us your details and we'll give you a call back.
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Your local helplines

Local Helplines

Mendip District Council call 0300 303 8588
Sedgemoor District Council call 0300 303 7800
South Somerset District Council call 01935 462462
Somerset West and Taunton Council call 0300 304 8000
Somerset County Council call 0300 123 22224
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Resources and Further Information:

For the latest local information as well as digital resources, posters and flyers please visit: https://www.somerset.gov.uk/coronavirus/

For information and resources on staying healthy happy and safe at the time please visit: https://www.healthysomerset.co.uk/covid-19/

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