Mendip Support - Health Connections

Mendip PCN Health Connections Team

There are lots of ways you can get support and find out about opportunities for you. The Health Connections social prescribing and health coaching team works alongside your medical practice. You could start by searching our online directory to find out about support in your area.

If you’re in Shepton Mallet, or the surrounding villages you might like to visit one of our regular Talking Cafes in Shepton Mallet, Coleford or Evercreech?

Alternatively, many people benefit from attending our Be Healthy, Be Happy group sessions, which we run regularly in Shepton Mallet, Oakhill and Coleford. Our aim is to support you in making sustainable changes that matter to you.

You may prefer to see a Health Connector for a one-to-one appointment, on the phone or in person. You might even be interested in volunteering in your community and training as a Community Connector.

Have a look below or give us a call and we will be happy to help.

01373 468368 Option 2

Or fill out a contact form HERE and we’ll get back to you within five days.

Your local Health Connector can listen to what matters to you and help you make the changes that are important to you and for your health and wellbeing.

You can self refer by calling 01373 468368 Option 2

Visit our directory to see services and resources for a wide range of topics.

View the directory HERE

In your area we offer Talking Cafes in Coleford, Shepton Mallet and Evercreech.

You can see the full list HERE

Do you want to move more and feel healthier? Do you want to meet others and look at topics such as sleep, exercise, healthier eating, social and emotional wellbeing? If so, why not register for this free, 6 week programme running regularly in Shepton Mallet, Coleford and Beckington.

Find out more HERE

Connectors are members of the community who signpost and inform friends, family, colleagues and neighbours about how to access support groups, services and information that might help improve their health and wellbeing. View our training page to see the range of Connector training available.

Find out more HERE

Health Connector Caroline leads a beginners Health Walk in Collett Park, Shepton Mallet every Tuesday morning at 10 am.

Health Walks are regular walks in local communities, with the aim of supporting health and general wellbeing, including improved mood, social connection, better sleep and weight management.

The walks range from gentle, to more moderate and advanced – and also take place in Wells, Street, Frome and across other parts of Mendip.

The Health Walk programme in Somerset is hosted by Somerset Activity & Sports Partnership and details of all walks in the local area are listed on their website.

We run regular groups in Central Mendip to support people with a range of health conditions, who experience persistent pain. This course is designed to help you learn the skills you need to confidently manage your pain.

Group sessions are delivered by 2 of our Health Coaches and feature content developed by 10 Footsteps to Living Well with Pain

If you would like to find out more about these sessions please call 01373 468368 option 2 or email somicb.healthconnections.central@nhs.net

Health Connections run a postcard project for anyone registered at a GP Practice within the Mendip Primary Care network, this includes Grove House Surgery, Park Medical Practice, Oakhill Surgery, Mendip Country Practice and Beckington Family Practice. If you’d like to receive a free regular postcard from one of our writers do get in touch.

To find out more about this project visit HERE