FIVE West Somerset GP surgeries are to be given fridge magnets as a tool for helping patients diagnosed with memory-related problems.

The magnets display vital local phone numbers and have been provided by Watchet and the Quantocks Dementia Action Alliance using a grant from the people of Kilve from their Christmas post scheme. 

The first number on the magnet is the Alzheimer’s Society which provides support to people living with any of the many different sorts of dementia.

Magnets are going to Nether Stowey, Cannington, Watchet and Dunster as well as Williton as people from the Quantocks area attend all these surgeries for medical care.