Resources for your patients
Clear messaging can help improve health outcomes for patients.
Free Resources for Your Patients
If you are looking for helpful social media resources please click one of the campaigns below to download free, useful messages to share with your patients on your website, social media sites or to print and display in house.
If you are looking for something specific, or have a question about any of the below resources please contact: somicb.communications@nhs.net
Smokefree Somerset
Suggested Social Media copy:
❓ What would convince you to cut down or give up smoking?
👉 We have lots of resources, inspiration and advice here: https://bit.ly/why-smokefree-somerset
#SmokeFreeSomerest
NOTE: Please tag the following profiles in your post:
@SmokefreelifeSomerset @NHSSomerset1 @SomersetCouncilUK@healthysomerset
Sharing with your network: If possible we would appreciate it if you can tag or share this information on social media with any relevant contacts, partners, groups or charities in your area to help raise awareness more widely.
Somerset's Big Conversation 2025
Suggested Social Media copy:
General text: 📣 Somerset's Big Conversation is back! NHS Somerset's team are visiting events near you to hear what you think about local health and care services.
📍 Find us near you: https://bit.ly/SBCEvents25
💬Share your thoughts: https://bit.ly/BigConvo2025
#SBC2025
For Facebook/Instagram stories artwork:
When uploading to your channel please add the relevant link:
Link to survey: https://bit.ly/BigConvo2025
Link to events: https://bit.ly/SBCEvents25
Additional hashtags to use if needed for Instagram:
#SBC2025 #BigConversationSomerset #HaveYourSaySomerset #SomersetVoices #NHSinSomerset #HealthAndCareMatters #FutureOfCare #AgeWellSomerset #RuralVoicesMatter
Sharing with your network: If possible we would appreciate it if you can tag or share this information on social media with any relevant contacts, partners, groups or charities in your area to help raise awareness more widely.
Take The Pressure Off - Hypertension Resources
Suggested Copy:
⚡️High blood pressure (hypertension) is a silent killer. 1 in 3 people have it and don't know. But with a simple check you can #KnowYourNumbers and see if you're at risk.
💙 Find out more here: bit.ly/blood-pressure-somerset
#HypertensionAwareness #KnowYourNumbers
Pain Cafes in Somerset
Suggested Copy:
⚡️Medication isn't the only way to manage persistent pain.
🎯 Pain Cafes are free to join across Somerset helping you to have a better quality of life despite long-term pain.
💙 Find your nearest group here: https://bit.ly/FindYourPainCafe
#SomersetPainCafe #LiveWellWithPain
HPV Vaccination Catch Up
Suggested Copy:
Free Pelvic Health Webinar (Women's Health)
We would really appreciate your help in sharing this new FREE Women’s Health webinar taking place on Wednesday 26 February, 7pm to your colleagues and patients in Somerset. In the drop down you will be able to find social media GIFs, waiting room digital screen and poster assets to help promote the event. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/PelvicHealthSomerset
Suggested copy:
❓Are you worried about your pelvic floor or incontinence?
On 26th February, at 7pm, Debbie Dillon, Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner in Pelvic Health, will be hosting a FREE webinar with advice and information for Somerset residents.
⭐️ Find out more and reserve your space here: https://bit.ly/PelvicHealthSomerset
🚫 We understand that this can be a sensitive subject so cameras of attendees will be disabled and your name will not appear upon joining.
*If possible please tag @NHSSomerset1 in your social media posts*
Under pressure support messaging
Under pressure messaging for use on social media, websites and digital screens in waiting rooms.
- GP Practices - Limited appointments suggested copy: Please continue to attend any planned GP appointments (do cancel if you are not able to attend to free the appointment up for other patients).
- We're under pressure (with advice) suggested copy: Our NHS services are under pressure this week due to increases in demand because of winter conditions such as flu, COVID and RSV.
Visit https://nhssomerset.nhs.uk/my-health/winter-2024/ for advice and information.
Somerset 10 Year Plan Resources
Specific to Somerset Social media / website messages to support the NHS 10 Year Plan. Click the drop down to download each individually.
The NHS in Somerset is engaging with local people and communities on a new 10-Year Health Plan for the NHS.
Whether you have a little to say or a lot, your views, experiences and ideas will shape immediate steps and long-term changes.
For more information and to share your feedback in our survey, scan the QR code or visit nhssomerset.nhs.uk/my-voice/10-year-health-plan/
Winter messages social pack
Social media / website messages to support the NHS this winter. Click the drop down to download each individually.
Includes winter branded messaging for:
- Think Pharmacy x2
- Order Prescriptions reminder x2 (October and Xmas)
- Norovirus don't pass it on x2
- NHS 111 x3
- Handi app x2
- Look out for others this winter
- Mindline this Christmas x2
- Crisis Safe Spaces in Somerset x1
- Flu and Covid messaging will be added shortly..
If the messaging you need is not available, please contact our team using the email provided above.
Be Kind and Patient to our staff
Social media resources for help communicating about kindness to staff.
Gloves Off
Resources for our 'Gloves Off' campaign, which aims to reduce the unnecessary use of non-sterile disposable gloves for patients without a known infection risk.
Includes a selection of printable posters, social media content and team background.
Measles in the South West
Social media and TV screen graphic resources to help raise awareness about measles cases in the South West.
Suggested social media copy: Cases of measles have been reported in #Somerset. Protect your child make sure you book their MMR vaccination appointments when invited. ▶️ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/measles/
More information on Measles can be found here: Measles - NHS Somerset ICB
Whooping cough in the South West
Social media resources to help encourage people to get their vaccinations for whooping cough. Includes symptoms as well as messages during pregnancy.
Suggested social media copy:
Pregnant women and babies under 3 months are at the highest risk of whooping cough. It’s important to get the whooping cough vaccine to protect your baby. Speak to your GP or midwife.
Find out more: https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/keeping-well/whooping-cough-vaccination/
Away from home healthcare access
Social media resources for healthcare access reminders whilst away from home.
Includes reminder to contact your usual GP, think 111, visit local pharmacy and reminders to pack medication.
Menopause Webinars and Resources
These resources have been developed as part of the overall Somerset Menopause Service
We would be grateful if you would share information on your practice website as not only will this help your patients but it should also help to save consultation time, particularly if you recommend that they watch the recorded webinar prior to attending an appointment. The webinar is delivered by Dr Kathryn Patrick, a Somerset GP, who has found that, for her and her colleagues in their surgery, consultation time is significantly reduced if a patient has watched the webinar first and if they submit their consultation request alongside their BP, BMI and a completed symptom assessment.
Helpful Menopause Resources for Patients
Copy for practice websites including the recorded webinars, and a helpful resource pack can be found below:
Getting help and support around the menopause
If you, or someone you know, is experiencing the menopause and wants help with managing your/their symptoms and to understand how you/they may be affected, please watch this helpful webinar developed by Dr Kathryn Patrick a local Somerset GP recorded in March 2023. The webinar is also available in sign language for those who are hard of hearing, this was recorded in October 2022.
There is a list of useful resources on the NHS Somerset Menopause Service web page that talks about the menopause service running in Somerset.
If you would like to speak to your primary care team here at your practice about HRT, it will speed things up if you let us know you have watched the webinar and also include your Body Mass Index (BMI) which can be calculated at BMI calculator | Check your BMI – NHS | Please fill in your details (www.nhs.uk), and Blood Pressure (BP) if possible. Please also complete this symptom checker and bring it to your appointment Menopause Symptom Assessment or use the Balance app and print out a summary.
Menopause webinars
Webinar recordings to share:
