General Practice in Somerset
A Somerset GP in Malawi

A Somerset GP in Malawi

by | May 22, 2023 | Life in Somerset

Guest blog by Dr James Hickman One of the joys about General Practice is the ability to use the wide breadth of your clinical knowledge yet also develop a special interest within or alongside it. I have been a partner in a small rural Somerset Practice for nearly 30...
Paramedic in Primary Care

Paramedic in Primary Care

by | May 8, 2023 | Life in Somerset

Guest blog by Catherine Hayden, Allied Health Professional and Advanced Clinical Practitioner Education Lead/Paramedic Ambassador, Somerset LMC I remember my last emergency ambulance shift quite clearly. It was an exceptionally long, hot and sticky 12-hour night shift...
The Road to Practice Management, and beyond

The Road to Practice Management, and beyond

by | Dec 22, 2022 | Life in Somerset

A practice manager working in primary care Guest blog by Nicky Billington, Practice Manager at Wells City Practice and South West Regional Representative for the Institute of General Practice Management When I started work in primary care, as a prescription clerk, I...
Why become a GP?

Why become a GP?

by | Sep 30, 2022 | Life in Somerset

Guest blog by Dr Campbell Murdoch, GP, Millbrook Surgery “Life is a journey, not a destination” – Ralph Waldo Emerson I became a doctor because I like helping people, science, and solving problems. I became a GP because I like variety, opportunity, and...
Pools to keep you cool in Somerset

Pools to keep you cool in Somerset

by | Jul 13, 2022 | Life in Somerset

Wivey Pool at sunrise. Credit: wiveypool.org Who knew Somerset had so many open air swimming pools? And we’ve picked the ones closest to our local surgeries, so if you’re thinking of relocating then this should swing it for you. First up is Greenbank Heated Pool in...