Non-English SpeakerS
WE WELCOME PATIENTS OF ALL NATIONALITIES.
FACT SHEETS
These fact sheets have been written to explain the role of UK health services, the National Health Service (NHS), to newly-arrived individuals seeking asylum. They cover issues such as the role of GPs, their function as gatekeepers to the health services, how to register and how to access emergency services.
Special care has been taken to ensure that information is given in clear language, and the content and style has been tested with user groups. Open the leaflets in one of the following languages.
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