Category: Practice News

We are using a new online service called Register with a GP surgery that makes it easy to register with this GP surgery.

Just fill in this quick online form to start the process. You do not need proof of address or immigration status, ID or an NHS number.

The service is designed and run by the NHS, so your personal information is safe. It cuts our administrative workload and makes it easier for you to register.

Paper forms are still available if you prefer, please visit our Patient Registration page.

The Somerset Green Bag Scheme has been relaunched.  This is to help patients who may be admitted to hospital to take all their medications in one clearly identifiable bag which can then travel with you while in hospital, and helps the medical team to know what medications you are taking during admission.

For more details please visit our Green Bag Scheme page.

The NHS Somerset MSK app is now available to our Bruton patients. It is a FREE, easy-to-use tool helping you to self-manage your muscle, bone and joint (MSK) injuries and conditions.

Patients can self-refer to the app, and use this either instead of or as well as an appointment at the practice.

To access the App, please click here: GetUBetter Bruton

For more information, please see our GetUBetter page.

Bruton Surgery is looking for an experienced, motivated, flexible and committed individual to join the practice team as a Health Care Assistant/Phlebotomist to work up to 32 hours per week on a permanent basis.  An NHS pension is offered with this role.

You will deliver direct and indirect patient care, working under the supervision of the Lead Practice Nurse in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols. The Healthcare Assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programs of patient care.

If you are interested, or would like to know more, please visit https://beta.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0215-23-0130 or contact Emma (Lead Nurse) or Jane (Practice Manager) by emailing somicb.brutonsurgery@nhs.net or calling 01749 812310.

We are currently experiencing issues with our IT system. Because of this, we are only accepting URGENT on the day requests. This may cause a delay in the the time it takes for a clinician to contact you. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding & continued support. 

Many thanks,

Bruton Surgery

Do you live with a long-term persistent pain condition? Does it affect your sleep, and emotional wellbeing? Does it restrict your daily activities and stop you doing the things you want to do?

The Rural Practice Network (a group of 5 local GP surgeries covering Castle Cary, Bruton, Wincanton, Queen Camel & Milborne Port), is developing a new, non-medical pain management programme called Live Well with Pain – the Ten Footsteps – which is available to people registered with any of these 5 surgeries, with two new opportunities for people in Bruton!

• There’s a new monthly online Live Well with Pain café on the 3^rd Wednesday of each month at 7pm on Microsoft Teams, the next one is 20^th
• A brand new monthly in-person Live Well with Pain café is starting on Wednesday 6 September at the Eastfield communal lounge, Bruton. BA10 0HT from 11.30-12.30pm. Drop in for a cuppa and a chat with others in the same situation!

For more information, please email sue.crisfield1@nhs.net or call 07749418850 or send a message through the Rural Practice Network Facebook page.

Read more about the Ten Footsteps here – www.livewellwithpain.co.uk

The Somerset Safeguarding Adults Board (SSAB), part of Somerset Council, want to engage with people with lived experience of safeguarding to develop support and services.

Have you, someone you care for or provide support to recently received support from Somerset Adult Safeguarding Services?

We’d like to hear about your experience by completing a questionnaire on our website:

https://ssab.safeguardingsomerset.org.uk/feedback/

Please be aware that the practice will be closed for our monthly staff training session from 1.30pm on Wednesday 16 August, reopening on Thursday 17 August.

If you require medical assistance during our closure, please contact NHS 111 or call 999 in an emergency.

Get help for your symptoms – NHS 111

Thank you