Choosing Wisely
Choosing Wisely is a way of working at Frome Medical Practice. It is about ensuring we understand what matters most to you and adjusting your care to reflect this. It is making sure that everyone is fully aware of all the steps we can take to best support your health and wellbeing, including those living with long-term health issues.
Frome Medical Practice work to give you the right care while being as sustainable as possible including cutting carbon emissions. We know that what is good for our health is good for the planet and often saves money for the NHS too.
Supporting healthy lifestyles and activities which improve physical and mental health and prevent illness
For patients
For patients, the team at Frome Medical Practice are thinking about:
- Supporting healthy lifestyles and activities which improve physical and mental health and prevent illness
- Linking to Health Connections Mendip where you can find out more about getting support in making healthy lifestyle choices. Whether that’s stopping smoking, or being more physically active, reducing stress or sleeping better we can help you find the community groups and or resource that will help you to make this positive change.
- Choosing prescribed medications which are most effective and better for the planet
- Reducing unnecessary and wasted medication by making sure you have just what you need, and working with you so that medications including inhalers are disposed of safely rather than entering our rivers and landfill.
- Targeting testing for your specific health needs and preferences
For professionals
We want to share our learning from Choosing Wisely and learn from others who are interested in sustainable healthcare and other aspects of our business. Please visit our Work Together page. (Direct to WORK TOGETHER ++ Mighty Networks)










