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Women’s Health Hub
About the hub
Women's health needs can affect every stage of life, from periods and contraception to pelvic pain, menopause, and beyond.
As a Women's Health Hub, we bring together a range of services under one roof, making it easier to access the advice, support and care you need.
We are proud to be the first point of contact for many women's health concerns, providing care close to home and connecting you with specialist services when needed.
Our approach has been shaped by feedback from women in Frome and the surrounding area, helping us design care that's easier to access and better connected to local support.
What we offer
As a Women’s Health Hub, we can support you with a range of different women's health needs, including:
Contraception and family planning
Whether you're choosing contraception for the first time or considering a change, our nursing team can help. We offer advice on all contraception options and can prescribe and provide most methods, including fitting and removing hormonal coils (IUDs).
Request an appointment with a nurse to discuss contraception
Cervical screening
Cervical screening (smear test) checks the health of your cervix and can help prevent cervical cancer.
Women and people with a cervix aged 25 to 64 will be invited for regular cervical screening. When you're due, you'll receive an invitation with information about how to book.
If you'd like to have your cervical screening at Frome Medical Practice, the easiest way to book is through the NHS App.
Find out more about cervical screening
Important
It’s important to speak to a doctor if you’re worried about symptoms of cervical cancer.
This includes:
- bleeding between periods.
- bleeding during or after sex.
- bleeding after you’ve been through the menopause.
- experiencing unusual vaginal discharge.
Do not wait for your next cervical screening appointment to see a doctor about this.
Gynaecological conditions
Worried about symptoms such as:
- irregular bleeding
- pelvic pain or discomfort
- bloating
- needing to pass urine (wee) more than often
- a new lump, swelling or change
Your GP can discuss your symptoms and help identify possible causes and treatment. If specialist care is required, we'll help you access the right service.
Menopause
You can access a range of support during the menopause transition.
- Our doctors hold regular group discussions for people thinking about starting Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Learn more and register your interest.
- We also run the Navigating Menopause programme to help women manage symptoms through lifestyle changes. Find out about Navigating Menopause.
Do you have questions about menopause? Visit the Menopause Information Hub by Wellbeing of Women.
Period health
If you’re concerned that something is wrong with your cycle, or you’re finding your periods difficult, do not be afraid to get help. Request an appointment with your GP.
Do you have questions about periods? Visit the Periods Information Hub by Wellbeing of Women.
Pelvic health
If you are experiencing problems with pelvic pain, incontinence (trouble controlling when you go to the toilet), or think you might have a prolapse please request an appointment.
Young Person’s Clinic
Our weekly Young Person's Clinic is for patients between 13 and 19 years old. You can get support for sexual health and contraception, anxiety, stress and mental health. The clinic takes place every Wednesday from 3pm to 5pm, no appointments needed
Healthier lifestyle support
Many women's health conditions can be improved through lifestyle changes. Our Health Connections team offers free support to help you live well and improve your health in ways that work for you.
Through Health Connections, you can:
- Connect with local services, groups and activities.
- Access one-to-one health coaching to help you set goals and make positive changes.
- Join group programmes and make healthy changes alongside others with similar goals.
Whatever you're looking to change, we're here to help you find the right support and take the next steps.
Further support and information
- Visit the NHS Somerset Women's Health A to Z for specialist services available in Somerset.
- Visit our Women's Health page for local support and national information and resources.
- Access free e-learning on hormonal changes by Wellbeing of Women.
- Visit Wellbeing of Women for women's health information you can trust
Our research and quality improvement work
We are committed to improving women's health locally. We regularly review our care to make sure it reflects the latest evidence and what matters most to our patients.
You can read more about some our projects here: