Live Well

There is a wealth of information on the NHS Choices website about healthy living for everyone. We can help you in a varierty of ways.

Losing Weight

Your GP can help you to achieve a healthy weight and enjoy the health benefits that it will bring. Being overweight can seriously affect your health. If you’re overweight, you’re more likely to develop health problems such as heart disease, a stroke and type 2 diabetes.

Most overweight people are overweight because they consume more energy than they use through physical activity. This means that the best way to lose weight is to make achievable, long-lasting changes to your eating and physical activity habits.

If you’ve tried changing your diet and physical activity habits but are finding it difficult to lose weight, a trip to your GP could help.

Quitting Smoking

We are delighted to help people who have decided to quit smoking. About 40% of smokers will die from a smoking-related condition, so we know that stopping is one change that will make a big difference to your life.

Patients will see health benefits within days, such as improved taste and smell, whilst important benefits (such as lower risks of heart attack, stroke, lung cancer and improvements in breathing) will happen in the first year or two.

Other Services

We offer a variety of other services, including:

Healthy heart clinics
Diabetic clinics
Well baby clinics
Antenatal clinics
Flu/pneumonia vaccination clinics
Childhood immunisation clinics

News and Events

Update on the transition of Primary Care Medical services at TG Medical Centre
Posted on 14-3-2019

There is an important update regarding the transition of Primary Care Medical services at TG Medical Centre.

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Flu outbreak
Posted on 09-1-2018

Please read this important announcement regarding the flu virus.

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Dr. Whittingham-Jones in attendance at the RCGP
Posted on 12-10-2017

Congratulations to Dr. Whittingham-Jones who was given time at the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) to make a presentation about the prevention of cardiovascular disease.

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Ordering your repeat medication
Posted on 14-12-2016

Please ensure you order your repeat medication by Wednesday, 21st December at the latest to ensure you have enough for the holiday period.

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There's still time to get your flu jab!
Posted on 16-11-2016

If you are unsure about your eligibility, please contact us and we will be more than happy to assist you.

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More young, affluent women may be smoking - study
Posted on Thursday April 18, 2024

Younger women could benefit from targeted interventions to tackle the apparent rise, researchers say.

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Scotland's under-18s gender clinic pauses puberty blockers
Posted on Thursday April 18, 2024

It follows a landmark review of gender services in England which warned of a lack of research.

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Sweden votes to lower age to change legal gender to 16
Posted on Wednesday April 17, 2024

Swedes have been able to change their legally recognised gender since 1972 - but this will make it easier.

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NHS weight management service offered to under fours
Posted on Thursday April 18, 2024

Severely obese pre-schoolers in Somerset are among the first to receive NHS weight management help.

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Call to ban smacking in England and Northern Ireland
Posted on Tuesday April 16, 2024

Physical punishment at home can have a lasting impact and end in abuse, children's doctors warn.

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