Thursday 18 September saw Somerset’s first Peri-Operative Outreach Clinic, evolving from the peri-operative work at Somerset FT (SFT), and held in collaboration with South Somerset West (SSW) Primary Care Network (PCN), at Martock Surgery. This is part of work being done across the county to support the NHS 10 Year Plan. The Peri-Operative Outreach Clinic… Read more »

With Dr Berge Balian stepping down as Medical Director from 1st September, Dr Kelsey Boddington will become the Medical Director for Symphony, and she will be supported by Dr Iain Phillips and Dr Patrick Fahy-Browne as Deputy Medical Directors. Dr Boddington will provide clinical leadership and oversight for the Symphony, acting as a key advisor… Read more »

6 million people in the UK have high blood pressure and don’t know it. That’s because high blood pressure usually has no symptoms, the first sign of it could be a heart attack or stroke. The good news! It’s quick and easy to take your blood pressure reading, and if needed, get the treatment and… Read more »

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This week marks the end of an era for Symphony Healthcare Services, with the retirement of Dr Berge Balian from his role as Medical Director. Dr Balian has been Medical Director for Symphony since April 2017, following time spent as the Associate Medical Director for Primary Care at Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust from… Read more »

Breastfeeding Awareness Week in 2025 will be observed from 1st to 7th August. It’s a global call to raise awareness about the benefits of breastfeeding and promoting wider support systems. Breastfeeding improves the health of mothers and babies, and makes the planet a healthier place. At Symphony Healthcare Services we welcome all babies to be… Read more »

As a subsidiary of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we were very pleased to learn that their chief executive, Peter Lewis, has been named as 6th in the Health Service Journal’s top 50 healthcare leaders, by a team of leading figures in and around the health sector. Over the last few years, Peter has played an… Read more »

As of 30th June 2025, Oaklands Surgery & Ryalls Park Medical Centre have merged. The telephone number is use is 01935 709269 – but don’t worry, the Ryalls Park number will continue to work if you forget! Information regarding the merger and frequently asked questions can be found here or by asking a member of the… Read more »

Following recent media coverage, we’ve seen a significant increase in patient enquiries about Mounjaro (tirzepatide) and other weight management injections. These medications are currently being rolled out in phases under NHS England’s national programme. Strict eligibility criteria apply, and only certain patients can be considered during each phase.  Patients should note: Responsibility for this roll… Read more »

As a large practice with approx. 14,300 patients, and around 10% having a diagnosis of diabetes, there was a long wait time for diabetes review. As a practice, they wanted to provide more support to their patients, and a more manageable way of working for the diabetes team. This paved the way for their face… Read more »