Clinics & Services

MORE INFORMATION ON OUR CLINICS & SERVICES.

Immunisation & Vaccinations

Childhood vaccinations

Children are sent reminders for their injections by child health. we hold child vaccination clinics each week at the surgery. 

 

Tetanus

All patients are encouraged to keep their immunisations up to date.

 

Influenza (flu vaccination)

Vaccinations are available from september-march each year. It is now recommended that all patients over the age of 65 years old have this vaccination annually. They are also recommended for patients with chronic illness. 

 

Pneumococcal vaccination

Recommended for patients with certain chronic illnesses and all patients over the age of 65.

 

Shingles Vaccinations

We are able to offer Herpes Zoster Vaccinations (Shingles Vaccinations) for all patients aged 70-79. shingles vaccinations are also now available for patients aged 65 who have turned 65 after 1st september 2023 and those over 50 with a compromised immune system.

PLEASE CONTACT US FOR ANY HELP OR TO ARRANGE AN APPOINTMENT

01643 703441 - option 1

(All Enquiries)

01643 703441 - Option 2

(Prescriptions)

SOMICB.MINEHEADMEDICALCENTRE@NHS.NET

(SURGERY EMAIL ADDRESS)

For non-urgent medical or admin requests please use our online patient triage:

www.mineheadmedicalcentre.co.uk/online-services

Our GPs and clinical team cannot provide medical advice by email.

General information for the attention of a GP will be passed on if requested.

Please note - this email is not continually monitored throughout the day.

SOMICB.MMCPRESCRIPTIONS@NHS.NET

(REPEAT PRESCRIPTIONS EMAIL ADDRESS)

This email is for repeat prescription requests only.

If your medication request is urgent please contact our prescription line on 01643 703441 (Option 2). 11am - 1PM, Monday - Friday.

Please include your name and date of birth with your request. Please be advised that requests for “all repeats” or requests with limited information are likely to result in a delay in the processing of medication. In such instances, staff will need to contact you to discuss your exact requirements.

This email inbox is only monitored during prescription line hours - 11am - 1PM, Monday - Friday.

For repeat prescription ordering 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – please sign up to Patient Access or the NHS App – further details can be found on the Prescriptions and Online Access page of our website.

Minehead Medical Centre Address

2 Irnham Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5DL