Here you can find out how to register at our practice and read other important information for patients.
You can find out more by clicking on the links.
Access to medical records
The practice is registered and complies with the Data Protection Act 1998. Any request for access to notes by a patient, patient’s representative or outside body will be dealt with ... [continue] Access to medical records
Complaints and compliments
We try to provide the best possible service to our patients and will always welcome your views or suggestions for further improvements. Grove House Surgery has a patient group. If ... [continue] Complaints and compliments
COVID-19 info
Message to our patients – update on the COVID-19 vaccination programme Locally, the site at Shape Mendip has recently closed but has reopened again within the Haskins Store, Shepton ... [continue] COVID-19 info
Freedom of Information
Welcome to the Publication Scheme for Grove House Surgery as required by the Freedom of Information Act 2000. Introduction This Publication scheme is a complete guide to the information routinely ... [continue] Freedom of Information
Helpful telephone numbers
Grove House Surgery Acute Emergency 999 Appointments & Enquiries 01749 342863 Appointment Cancellations 01749 342863 District Nurses 0300 323 0024 Out of hours and general health advice 111 Health Visitors 01749 ... [continue] Helpful telephone numbers
Local Pharmacy Information
Please use the table below for further information on local pharmacies. Boots Townsend, Shepton Mallet Address Unit 2, Townsend Shopping Park, Shepton Mallet BA4 5TZ Telephone 01749 346953 Opening: Monday ... [continue] Local Pharmacy Information
Named GP
Patients are registered with the surgery and not with a specific doctor, although we do have a facility to record who a patient’s “usual” or “named” doctor is. Every patient here ... [continue] Named GP
New health initiative for 50 – 65 year olds!
Stronger 4 Longer Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership (SASP) has announced the launch of Stronger 4 Longer, a new campaign encouraging people aged 50 to 65 to build strength through ... [continue] New health initiative for 50 – 65 year olds!
Patient confidentiality
We ask you for personal information so you can receive appropriate care and treatment. This information is recorded on computer and we are registered under the Data Protection Act. The ... [continue] Patient confidentiality
Patient rights and responsibilities
We aim to treat our patients courteously at all times and expect our patients to treat our staff in a similarly respectful way. It is your responsibility to keep your ... [continue] Patient rights and responsibilities
Practice boundary
Please use the map below to see if you live within our practice boundary.
Registering as a patient
We are pleased to accept registration requests from patients who are living within the area: Please see our practice boundary and check your postcode is within our catchment area. You can register ... [continue] Registering as a patient
Safeguarding
Our policies related to Safeguarding comprise (click to open): Joint Safeguarding Adults Multi Agency policy Safeguarding Adults at Risk in Somerset A guide for care/support staff and volunteers Safeguarding children ... [continue] Safeguarding
Updating your details
If you change name, address or telephone number, please let our receptionists know by calling or writing to us. Alternatively you can complete the online form. If you move outside the ... [continue] Updating your details
Using this website
The medical information on this website, and on any sites linked to from this website, gives general advice only and SHOULD NOT be used as a substitute for the personal ... [continue] Using this website
Violent or abusive behaviour
In line with national NHS policy, we have zero-tolerance of violence or abuse towards any member of staff. If your behaviour is considered to be unacceptable you will be removed ... [continue] Violent or abusive behaviour
Visitor information
Urgent Treatment Advice on urgent treatment UK citizens If you are in the area for a short time and require medical treatment you are able to register with this practice ... [continue] Visitor information
