Our Range of Services

If you have any issues that make it difficult for you to use our services or access our information in the usual way, please speak to a member of staff so we can consider how best to assist you.

If there is any reasonable adjustment you need in order to help you access our services easier, please also let us know so we can make sure this is recorded on your notes for us to be aware of.

For children of school age and over with concerns about Autism or 6 years and over with concerns about ADHD please speak to your child's SENCO at their school. They will then gather the information and refer on as appropriate. The referral does not come from the GP. If you need further information please visit here.

This is a new initiative across Somerset whereby patients can make appointments at extended times (up until 8pm at night Monday-Friday and on Saturday mornings) at other practices across the local area. Practices working together to deliver extended access to appointments are listed on the poster below.

Appointment types will vary, some being face to face and some on the ‘phone and there will be a mixture of pre-bookable and same day appointments available across the week. They may be with a doctor but could also be with another healthcare professional such as a primary care practitioner or a nurse. We are keen to balance the importance of continuity of care with convenient access for patients whilst ensuring that the service is safe.

To book an evening or weekend appointment please contact your registered practice during normal opening times, this will help us to signpost you to the most appropriate option for your particular problem. By contacting us we can fully explain the process, ensure that the booking is appropriate (as we hope to be able to meet your needs by offering an appointment with your usual GP) and cover all the relevant information (and consent) that we need to before we book an appointment for you. 

Do you have a joint or muscle problem?

Please use the FREE getUBetter app designed and written by your local clinicians in Somerset. It offers local tips, advice, and exercises tailored to you and your stage of recovery.

• Instant access
• Easy to use
• Safe and effective

Your healthcare professionals cannot be with you 24/7, but getUBetter can.

Why is self-care important?

Most musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries and conditions can be treated at home and get better without the need for a specialist appointment. getUBetter gives you the knowledge, skills, and confidence you need to improve your MSK health and lifestyle.

What is getUBetter?

getUBetter is a safe and effective way to help you self-manage your injury or condition at home, work, and on the move.

The app covers a range of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions:

• Back
• Back & Leg
• Neck
• Shoulder
• Elbow
• Hip
• Knee
• Ankle
• Sprains and Strains – Leg
• Upper Limb Tendinopathy
• Lower Limb Tendinopathy

And it is designed to help you trust your recovery, live and work well.

Who is getUBetter for?

Anyone 18 or over who needs help with a joint or muscle problem.

What will I get?

Instant and 24/7 access to a personalised programme

Easy-to-follow self-progression exercises

Daily tips and local guidance from day one

Advice on where to seek help when needed

Access to local treatments and services

What are the next steps?

Follow the link to access your local health service, then select your GP practice, as

well as the condition you’d like support with. Enter your email.

Link to GetUBetter App

Download the getUBetter app and sign up using the same email address.

Follow the instructions in the app to access your local support pathway.

Log in and follow your programme regularly to improve your MSK health.

If you need further help getting started, watch our videos (GetUBetter get started, GetUBetter How it works) or get in touch with one of our team:

The app is not suitable for:

• Under 18-year-olds
• People with worsening neurological symptoms like numbness, weakness, or
• problems with bowel or bladder.
• People diagnosed with an infection, rheumatological problems, neurological issues,
• cancer, kidney, fracture, and pelvic organ pain.
• People that are requiring an ongoing close medical attention.
• People with very severe, worsening symptoms
• Pregnancy-related problems.

The new venue for the Health Visiting Service in Wellington is Wellington Library, 16 Fore Street, Wellington, TA21 8AQ.

A clinic is held on every Tuesday, 10am to 11.30am.

Contact your local Health Visitor on 0300 3230115 or email .

Maternity services are provided by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust in Taunton in a number of locations. This including the main Musgrove Park maternity unit, Mary Stanley midwifery led birth unit at Bridgwater Community Hospital and in your own home throughout the local community. The maternity services provides care for over 3,200 births per year.

If you are pregnant you can refer yourself to maternity services by following the link below:

Badger Notes - Self-refer your pregnancy to Somerset. 

Below is a list of useful medicines and dressings. It's important to follow the manufacturer's instructions so you know how much medicine to take or to give to children, and how often to give it. If you're not sure, get advice from your pharmacist, GP or Health Visitor.

Never give the medicine more often than recommended, and don't give any more than the stated dose.

Keep all medicines locked-up and out of the reach of children.

Paracetamol: Good for headaches, colds, sore throats and painful bruises.

Paracetamol Mixture: For relief of pain or fever in young children.

Sedative Cough Linctus: For dry or painful coughs - but not coughs caused by common colds.

Menthol Crystals: Add to hot water to make steam inhalations for treating catarrh and dry or painful coughs.

Vapour Rub: Again, for steam inhalations. Also useful for children with stuffy noses or dry coughs. Rub on the chest and nose.

Antiseptic Solution: One teaspoon diluted in warm water for cleaning cuts and grazes.

Antiseptic Cream: For treating septic spots, sores in the nose and grazes.

Calamine Lotion: For dabbing (not rubbing) on insect bites and stings and sunburn.

Dressing Strips: For minor cuts.

3" Wide Crepe Bandage: To keep dressings in place. To support sprained or bruised joints.

Gauze Squares: For cleaning cuts and grazes.

Thermometer: For fevers.

The NHS does not employ GPs but has a contract with them to provide NHS general medical services. GPs are often asked to conduct medical examinations or supply medical information to a third party, e.g. insurance companies, firearms applications, DVLA, travel insurance, etc. This work is not covered by the NHS and therefore a fee is payable.

Please remember that consultations with sick patients must take priority over non-NHS work and therefore there may be a delay in completing any requests.

Please see the attached list for current prices.

As a surgery, we do not provide the following:

·       Verification of identity, eg passports, etc

·       Capacity Assessments

·       Power of Attorney (witnessing)

·       Occupational Health assessments

We try to assist wherever possible, but we might not be able to help on every occasion. Please speak to our reception staff for further details.

VAT Exempt	£
Private Sick Note/Student Disability	£55
Vaccination Certificate	£35
Army Pre-employment questionnaire	£75
Private Prescription	£40
Holiday Insurance Cancellation	£50
Insurance Questionnaire	£95
Camp America (no medical)	£85
Camp America (medical)	£180
Insurance Report written/typed in template	£180

VAT Payable (price inc VAT)	£
Police Firearms Certificate	£66
Police Firearms Targeted Report	£95
Ofsted Childminder Health Form	£65
AH Form Fostering or Adoption	£88.63
To Whom It May Concern letter	£60
AH form—Adoption	£88.63
Report on a pro-forma (30 mins)	£180
HGV/Jockey/PSV/Taxi/Medical	£150
Written report with detailed opinion	£180

Requests that are not chargeable

Universal Credit Forms

Council Tax Forms

ESA113 Form DWP

Patient Summary of notes—this only applies to patients—all other requests are chargeable

Subject Access Request under GDPR (should you require a SAR you will be asked to complete a     request form).

Fees correct as at 01/08/2026 (reviewed annually)

Click here to view our policy on Sedative Medication for Flying and Hospital Investigations.

For self-help advice, please visit our Health Information pages.

Further patient information is available at NHS UK and Patient UK.

You do not require a doctor’s sickness certificate for any illness lasting seven days or less. Your employer may however require you to complete a self-certification form (SC2) which is available from your employer or on the HMRC website.

Evidence that you are sick

If you are sick for more than seven days, your employer can ask you to give them some form of medical evidence to support payment of SSP (statutory sick pay).

Your employer can ask you to confirm that you’ve been ill. You can do this by filling in a form yourself when you return to work. This is called self-certification.

If you’re sick and off work for more than seven days, your employer will probably ask for proof of your illness. Most employers ask for a fit note from your GP.

However, this will also depend on your employer’s company policy on sick leave (or sickness absence). This policy should tell you how many days you can be off sick before you need to provide proof of illness or a fit note.

You could also provide evidence from someone who is not a medical practitioner, e.g. a dentist. Your employer will decide whether or not this evidence is acceptable. If your employer has any doubts, they may still ask for a medical certificate from your GP.

Statement of Fitness for Work – ‘Fit Note’

The ‘fit note’ was introduced on 6 April 2010. With your employer’s support, the note will help you return to work sooner by providing more information about the effects of your illness or injury.

For more information see the DirectGov website (where this information was sourced).

If you are a Carer, help and support is available to you. If you are a patient of the practice, please let us know, as we have a register of carers.

There are a number of dedicated agencies and support organisations who may be able to assist you.

Please ask for further details when you are next at the surgery, or telephone and ask for the carers champions, who are a small group of staff with responsibility for supporting carers.

Somerset Carers Service

Somerset Carers Service information

Carers at Christmas Guide

A travel risk assessment form must be received 8 weeks before any planned departure date. This is to ensure we have time to safely assess your travel needs and ensure vaccination availability. We cannot guarantee that any risk assessments received past this point can be actioned. Please check to see if we have any short notice availability but if not, we advise you contact a private travel clinic.

Our risk assessment form can be sent to you via email or text message. In certain circumstances our patient service team can provide a paper copy. Once we have completed your assessment a member of our team will be in contact to book an appointment.

We are only able to administer NHS travel vaccinations. Any private vaccinations that are recommended for your travel plans will need to be arranged through a private travel clinic. Alongside administering any required NHS travel vaccinations our practice nurses will provide information and guidance to ensure a safe trip.

Wellington Medical Centre
Appointments, enquiries, cancellations, test results	01823 663551
Taunton District Nurse Hub	0330 124 5606
Public Health Nurses	01823 660667
Pharmacies in Wellington
Boots (Town Centre)	01823 662170
Superdrug	01823 662113
Hospitals
Musgrove Park Hospital (Taunton)	01823 333444
Sources of Advice and Support
Age UK (Taunton)	01823 259710
Adult Social Care	0300 123 2224
Care Direct	0800 444000
Citizens Advice Bureau (Taunton)	01823 282235
Dental Helpline	0300 123 7691
EPAC (early pregnancy assessment clinic)	01823 342738
Podiatry (Chiropody) NHS appointments	0845 6384211
Registrar Births & Deaths (Taunton)	01823 282251
Relate (Taunton)	01823 275983
Red Cross (Taunton)	01823 273700
Samaritans	01823 288998
Turning Point (Taunton)	01823 328463
Out of Hours Service	111
COVID-19 Helpline Number	119
NHS England
NHS England: Bristol, North Somerset Somerset and South Gloucestershire Wynford House Yeovil BA22 9HR	01935 384000
Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group Wynford House Yeovil BA22 9HR	01935 384000 Email:
Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS)	0800 0851 067 Email:
NHS England Customer Care Centre	0300 311 22 33 Email: