Derek Mead Health Trust

18/08/2026

🌿🚜 Free Health Support for Farmers at Junction 24 🚜🌿

Did you know that the Derek Mead Health Trust, Health Room is open at Junction 24 on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month?

Offering a welcoming and supportive space for farmers, the Health Room provides access to advice, checks, and support in a convenient location that's easy to reach.

Farming can be demanding, we understand that finding time to get to the doctors is difficult. An NHS a nurse and receptionist are on hand to carry out essential health checks such as blood pressure monitoring and blood sugar testing, whilst also offering support for general wellbeing and is more importantly someone to talk to.💚

📆The next one is Saturday 22nd August, 8:30-12:30

No appointment needed – just pop in and have a chat.

https://junction24ltd.co.uk/j24-health-hub/

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17/08/2026

Farmers' Blue Tongue Support & Advice Event at J24 🌾

Join us at Junction24, Somerset for an informative talk hosted by GTH - Agriculture & Sedgemoor Auction Centre - Greenslade Taylor Hunt and the Back British Farming NFU offering farmers practical advice, the latest updates, and support around Blue Tongue disease. This is a great opportunity to hear from industry experts, ask questions, and gain valuable guidance to help protect your livestock and business.

📆Thursday 20th August
⏱️2pm-3pm
📍 Junction 24

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Bluetongue events happening in the SW next week!! Register at https://www.nfuonline.com/regions/nfu-south/ to secure a place!

13/08/2026

Great article 👍🏼

There is never a dull moment in farming or racing, and this summer seems to be throwing plenty at us all. Bluetongue: A Growing Concern for Farmers The biggest concern in farming now is undoubtedly Bluetongue. The growing impact particularly on Exmoor and across the Southwest, is causing huge anxiet...

12/08/2026

Here is a useful post about Bluetongue. You are not alone. Drop in to Saturdays Derek Mead Health Room. Look forward to seeing you soon .
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1EVHjMLkeY/?mibextid=wwXIfr

29/07/2026

Well done guys!! You've done an incredible job!🎉

Thank you so much for supporting the Derek Mead Health Room as well as Macmillan Cancer Support💖

28/07/2026

03/07/2026

Fantastic cause, please click the link 👍🏼

30/04/2026

👣 Feet had enough of wellies and wet weather? 👢🌧️

If you’re on your feet all day (especially outdoors), it’s easy for foot problems to creep in — and lots of people just “put up with it”.

That’s why we’re running a FREE Chiropody Clinic at Junction 24 in the Derek Mead Health Room ✅

📍 Sedgemoor Auction Centre, Market Way, North Petherton, TA6 6DF
🗓 Saturday 2nd May
⏰ Appointments from 8:45am
🕒 FREE 40‑minute check‑up
⚠️ Limited spaces — booking essential
📞 Call 01278 662 200 to book your appointment

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