Where can I get support with my health this winter?
Services available week starting 14th of January 2025
NHS services in Somerset are very busy during this time of year.
If you require urgent care, please call 111 or go online for an assessment. This helps us to provide the right support/treatment as quickly as possible, and could save you an unnecessary journey.
Your local community pharmacies are open for face to face advice on minor injuries and illnesses. Find an open pharmacy near you
If you have a non-life threatening injury or illness and need local care with shorter waiting times and free parking, you can get help at your nearest urgent treatment centre.
There are Urgent Treatment Centres in community hospitals based at:
- Frome
- Glastonbury
- Shepton Mallet
- Chard
- Bridgwater
- Minehead
Burnham-on-Sea has a Minor Injury Unit. Click here for more details.
Latest updates from hospitals in Somerset can be found here.
Mindline Emotional support and mental health helpline is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 0800 138 1692.
Live Well Guide in Somerset
Our Live Well Guide includes a wide range of information, from apps to help manage long term conditions, to avoiding trips and falls, the support available in Somerset for those struggling with depression, anxiety or more complex mental health issues as well as much, much more!
Important Notice: GP collective action
Collective action was announced on 1st August 2024 but is still ongoing. It is important to attend any planned GP appointments, unless you are told otherwise.
How We Care In Somerset
Watch our video showcasing how your local GP surgery, community pharmacy, adult social care and hospitals are able to care for you in Somerset. By working together we can make sure you get the right care, in the right place, at the right time.
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Recommended app: getUbetter
getUBetter provides evidence based digital self-management support for all common musculoskeletal injuries and conditions including back, back and leg, neck, shoulder, knee, hip, ankle pain and soft tissue lower limb injury.
