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Somerton House Surgery

79A North Road
Midsomer Norton
Radstock
BA3 2QE
Telephone: 01761 412141
Fax: 01761 410944
Out of Hours: 111
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Helping you to manage your health

Who do I see?

For information on how best to be seen at the Surgery, select the service or condition you require.

Abdominal Pain

Who to see: Nurse Led Minor Illness Clinic

Advice: Please contact reception on 01761 412141 in the usual way to make an appointment

Acute Asthma

Who to see: Nurse Led Minor Illness Clinic

Advice: Please contact reception on 01761 412141 in the usual way to make an appointment

Anxiety

Who to see: GP

Advice: Please contact reception on 01761 412141 in the usual way to make an appointment

Back Pain

Who to see: Nurse Led Minor Illness Clinic

Advice: Please contact reception on 01761 412141 in the usual way to make an appointment

Blood Pressure Monitoring

Who to see: Nurse / Health Care Assistant

Advice: The Nurse/Health Care Assistant will consult the GP as necessary.

Blood Tests

Who to see: Phlebotomist

Advice: Clinics are held daily at various times. Appointments for blood test MUST have been requested by your doctor or other health care professional.
Warfarin monitoring blood tests are undertaken by a seperate service, currently working out of Paulton hospital. You need a GP referral to access this service.

Blue Badge Forms

Who to see: Bath & North east Somerset Council

Advice: Please call 01225 477133 to request a postal copy of the form, or apply online here: www.bathnes.gov.uk

Boils

Who to see: Nurse Led Minor Illness Clinic

Advice: Please contact reception on 01761 412141 in the usual way to make an appointment

Breathlessness

Who to see: Nurse Led Minor Illness Clinic

Advice: Please contact reception on 01761 412141 in the usual way to make an appointment

Bruised Ribs

Who to see: Nurse Led Minor Illness Clinic

Advice: Please contact reception on 01761 412141 in the usual way to make an appointment

Burns

Who to see: Minor Injuries unit - Paulton Hospital

Advice: Please contact Paulton Hospital, Salisbury Road, Bristol BS39 7SB
t: 01761 408 114
e: vcl.bathnesmiupaulton@nhs.net

Cellulitis

Who to see: Nurse Led Minor Illness Clinic

Advice: Please contact reception on 01761 412141 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Cervical Smears

Who to see: Nurse

Advice: Once you are invited, make an appointment with the nurse.

Chest Infection

Who to see: Nurse Led Minor Illness Clinic

Advice: Please contact reception on 01761 412141 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Children's Immunisations

Who to see: Nurse

Advice: Our childhood immunisation clinic  is run by our Practice Nurses, appointments needed for Immunisations. Find out more at: www.nhs.uk. 

Chronic Heart Disease

Who to see: GP

Advice: Annual clinic appointment will be sent to CHD patients, please ask for an appointment if worried.

Cold Sores

Who to see: Nurse Led Minor Illness Clinic

Advice: Please contact reception on 01761 412141 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Colds

Who to see: Pharmacist

Advice: Antibiotics are not needed for the common cold as colds are caused by a virus. Find out more at: www.nhs.uk

Constipation

Who to see: Nurse Led Minor Illness Clinic

Advice: Please contact reception on 01761 412141 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Contraception / Family Planning

Who to see: Family Planning Clinic or  Nurse

Advice: Contraception and family planning appointments are available at various times every day.

Cough

Who to see: Nurse Led Minor Illness Clinic

Advice: Please contact reception on 01761 412141 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Cystitis

Who to see: Nurse Led Minor Illness Clinic

Advice: Please contact reception on 01761 412141 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Dental Problems

Who to see: Dentist

Advice: Please book an appointment with your dentist or find a dentist near you: NHS Find Dentist Services

Depression

Who to see: GP

Advice: Please contact reception on 01761 412141 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Diabetes Monitoring

Who to see: Specialist Nurse

Advice: Routine annual review invitations will be sent to all our patients with diabetes. Patients are encouraged to book an appointment with our diabetes specialist nurse  if they have any concerns at any other time and not to wait for their annual review.  Sister Tracey Edwards is our nurse with a special interest in diabetes care. www.bathdiabetes.org

Diarrhoea

Who to see: Nurse Led Minor Illness Clinic

Advice: Please contact reception on 01761 412141 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Diet/Lifestyle Changes

Who to see: Nurse / Health Care Assistant

Advice: Please make an appointment to discuss e.g. weight, exercise, diet, smoking etc.

Dizziness

Who to see: Nurse Led Minor Illness Clinic

Advice: Please contact reception on 01761 412141 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Ear Care

Who to see: Nurse

Advice: We are not currently providing an ear syringing service for ear wax removal. We have been advised that this is a non-essential service that should be suspended during the pandemic. We have produced a leafleft explaining how you can treat ear wax yourself.  Ear wax removal leaflet.  NHS Earwax Information. If you have concerns about your ears our Nurses in the Minor Illness Clinic will be happy to check your ears for you.

Earache

Who to see: Nurse Led Minor Illness Clinic

Advice: Please contact reception on 01761 412141 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Eczema

Who to see: Nurse Led Minor Illness Clinic

Advice: Please contact reception on 01761 412141 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Emergency Contraception

Who to see: Nurse Led Minor Illness Clinic or Doctor

Advice: Make an urgent appointment with the nurse or doctor. Please explain to the receptionist that the appointment is urgent and they will do their best to fit you in.

Eye Infection

Who to see: Nurse Led Minor Illness Clinic

Advice: Please contact reception on 01761 412141 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Eye Injuries

Who to see: Paulton Minor Injuries Unit

Advice: Please contact reception on 01761 412141 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Fit Note (Sick Note)

Who to see: Inform the Receptionist

Advice:Please contact reception on 01761412141 in the usual way to request a sick note or download a form from our website.

Flu

Who to see: Nurse Led Minor Illness Clinic

Advice: Please contact reception on 01761 412141 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Forms, Certificates and Medicals

Who to see: Inform the Receptionist

Advice: Completion of forms, certificates and medicals are not covered under the NHS. You will be charged for these services. Please discuss your requirements with our reception team. Examples are  insurance reports, HGV medicals, holiday cancellation forms. We do not complete Passport applications.

Fungal Infections

Who to see: Nurse Led Minor Illness Clinic

Advice: Please contact reception on 01761 412141 in the usual way to make an appointment.

General Advice

Who to see: Nurse or GP

Advice: For general advice please ring to book a Telephone Consultation, you will be asked to give the phone number you want to be contacted on and given an approximate time to expect the call, please be available at that time and if using a mobile please ensure it is switched on.

Genital Herpes

Who to see: Doctor or nurse

Advice: Please contact reception on 01761 412141 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Hay Fever

Who to see: Nurse Led Minor Illness Clinic

Advice: Please contact reception on 01761 412141 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Head Injuries

Who to see: Minor Injuries unit - Paulton Hospital

Advice: Please contact Paulton Hospital, Salisbury Road, Bristol BS39 7SB
t: 01761 408 114
e: vcl.bathnesmiupaulton@nhs.net

Head Lice

Who to see: Pharmacist / School Nurse / Nurse

Advice: Please check NHS Information

Headaches

Who to see: Nurse Led Minor Illness Clinic

Advice: Please contact reception on 01761 412141 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Holiday Cancellation Certificate

Who to see: Inform the Receptionist

Advice: Holiday Cancellation forms are not covered by the NHS, there will be a charge for this service. Please read the form carefully and fill in and sign any parts that you need to complete before you bring the form to the surgery. We ask that you allow up to 21 days for the process to be completed, you will be contacted by phone when your form is ready for collection.

Hyperventiliation

Who to see: GP

Advice: Please contact reception on 01761 412141 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Indigestion

Who to see: Nurse Led Minor Illness Clinic

Advice: Please contact reception on 01761 412141 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Infected Wounds

Who to see: Nurse Led Minor Illness Clinic

Advice: Please contact reception on 01761 412141 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Ingrowing Toenail

Who to see: Nurse Led Minor Illness Clinic or self referral to local Podiatry clinic.

Advice: Complete a referral form from: Application-for-Podiatry-Assessment- For urgent advice in the meantime please book with the Nurse Led Minor Illness Clinic via reception.

Insect Bites

Who to see: Nurse Led Minor Illness Clinic

Advice: Please contact reception on 01761 412141 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Insomnia

Who to see: GP

Advice: Please contact reception on 01761 412141 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Insurance Reports

Who to see: Inform the Receptionist

Advice: Completion of forms, certificates and medicals are not covered under the NHS. Please read the form carefully and fill in and sign any parts that you need to complete before you bring the form to the surgery. We ask that you allow up to 21 days for the process to be completed, you will be contacted by phone when your form is ready for collection.

Medical Reports

Who to see: Inform the Receptionist

Advice: Completion of forms, certificates and medicals are not covered under the NHS. Please read the form carefully and fill in and sign any parts that you need to complete before you bring the form to the surgery. We ask that you allow up to 21 days for the process to be completed, you will be contacted by phone when your form is ready for collection.

Missed Contraceptive

Who to see: Nurse Led Minor Illness Clinic

Advice: Please contact reception on 01761 412141 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Moles

Who to see: Nurse Led Minor Illness Clinic

Advice: Please contact reception on 01761 412141 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Mouth Problems

Who to see: Nurse Led Minor Illness Clinic

Advice: Please contact reception on 01761 412141 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Nappy Rash

Who to see: Nurse Led Minor Illness Clinic

Advice: Please contact reception on 01761 412141 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Neck Pain

Who to see: Nurse Led Minor Illness Clinic

Advice: Please contact reception on 01761 412141 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Nosebleeds

Who to see: Nurse Led Minor Illness Clinic

Advice: Please contact reception on 01761 412141 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Panic Attacks

Who to see: GP

Advice: Please contact reception on 01761 412141 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Passport Forms

Who to see:  We do not complete Passport Applications.

Period Problems

Who to see: Nurse Led Minor Illness Clinic

Advice: Please contact reception on 01761 412141 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Phobias

Who to see: GP

Advice: Please contact reception on 01761 412141 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Rashes

Who to see: Nurse Led Minor Illness Clinic

Advice: Please contact reception on 01761 412141 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Rectal Problems

Who to see: Nurse Led Minor Illness Clinic

Advice: Please contact reception on 01761 412141 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Removal of Stitches

Who to see: Nurse / Health Care Assistant

Advice: Make an appointment with one of our Nurses or health care assistants.

Shingles

Who to see: Nurse Led Minor Illness Clinic

Advice: Please contact reception on 01761 412141 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Sick Certificates

Who to see: Inform the Receptionist

Advice: Telephone to speak to our reception team. You will be required to give them your exact requirements.

Sick Note (Fit Note)

Who to see: Inform the Receptionist

Advice: Please contact reception on 01761 412141 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Sinusitis

Who to see: Nurse Led Minor Illness Clinic

Advice: Please contact reception on 01761 412141 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Skin Conditions

Who to see: Nurse Led Minor Illness Clinic

Advice: Please contact reception on 01761 412141 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Smoking Cessation

Who to see: HCA / other stop smoking services.

Advice: Please contact reception to book an appointment in our Stop Smoking Clinic which runs on Monday afternoons.  Alternatively  please see the link below for information on alternative stop smoking services: www.virgincare.co.uk

Sore Eyes

Who to see: Nurse Led Minor Illness Clinic

Advice: Please contact reception on 01761 412141 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Sore Penis

Who to see: Nurse Led Minor Illness Clinic

Advice: Please contact reception on 01761 412141 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Sore Throat

Who to see: Nurse Led Minor Illness Clinic

Advice: Please contact reception on 01761 412141 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Stings

Who to see: Nurse Led Minor Illness Clinic

Advice: Please contact reception on 01761 412141 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Styes

Who to see: Nurse Led Minor Illness Clinic

Advice: Please contact reception on 01761 412141 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Sunburn

Who to see: Nurse Led Minor Illness Clinic

Advice: Please contact reception on 01761 412141 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Threadworm

Who to see: Nurse Led Minor Illness Clinic

Advice: Please contact reception on 01761 412141 in the usual way to make an appointment. Please note that we do not prescribe medication to treat threadworms, this must be purchased at the chemist.

Travel Vaccinations

Who to see: Nurse

Advice: Please contact reception on 01761 412141 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Urine Infections

Who to see: Nurse Led Minor Illness Clinic

Advice: Please contact reception on 01761 412141 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Vaginal Discharge

Who to see: Nurse Led Minor Illness Clinic

Advice: Please contact reception on 01761 412141 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Verrucae

Who to see: Nurse Led Minor Illness Clinic

Advice: Please contact reception on 01761 412141 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Vomiting

Who to see: Nurse Led Minor Illness Clinic

Advice: Please contact reception on 01761 412141 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Warts

Who to see: Nurse Led Minor Illness Clinic

Advice: Please contact reception on 01761 412141 in the usual way to make an appointment.

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