Practice News

Covid Spring Booster

We are now taking bookings for the Spring Covid Vaccinations for eligible patients. Look out for your SMS with a link to book or call reception.

Easter Opening hours

Easter Bank Holiday Opening hours

Friday 3rd April CLOSED

Monday 6th^h April CLOSED

Normal Surgery opening times will then operate after this date.

Please note that during the Bank Holiday all telephone calls made to the Practice are answered by 111 the out of hours service

If you need to contact a Doctor when the surgery is closed you need to call the out of hours service on:  111. The 111 service will help you to find the right care to meet your requirements, including the Devon Doctors service.  This service can also advise on pharmacy opening times, emergency dental services and emergency family planning service.

Emergency Ambulance Service -  If your condition is life threatening you will need to call an ambulance on 999, but remember that the service will be very busy.  If you are in any doubt, call 111  who will advise you and call an  ambulance for you if it is needed.

Derriford Hospital Accident & Emergency will operate as normal throughout the Bank Holiday’s.  Please make sure you only use this service when it really is an emergency.

Newton Abbot Hospital Minor Injury Unit is open every day 8am – 8pm

01626 324500

South Hams Hospital Minor Injury Unit is open every day 9am – 5pm

01548 8577727

Cluster of Meningitis Cases

From 13^th to 15^th March 2026, thirteen cases were notified with signs and symptoms of Meningitis and Septicaemia to UKHSA. Sadly, two people are known to have died.

Meningococcal disease (meningitis and septicaemia) is an uncommon but serious disease caused by Meningococcal bacteria. Very occasionally, the Meningococcal bacteria can cause serious illness, (inflammation of the lining of the brain) and Septicaemia (blood poisoning), which can rapidly lead to Sepsis.

The onset of illness is often sudden and early diagnosis and treatment with antibiotics are vital.

Early symptoms, which may not always be present, include:

• a rash that doesn’t fade when pressed with a glass
• sudden onset of high fever
• severe and worsening headache
• stiff neck
• vomiting and diarrhoea
• joint and muscle pain
• dislike of bright lights
• very cold hands and feet
• seizures
• confusion/delirium
• extreme sleepiness/difficulty waking

Young people going on to University or College for the first time are particularly at risk of Meningitis because they mix with so many other students, some of whom are unknowingly carrying the bacteria at the back of their nose and throat.

There are numerous strains of the Meningococcal infection. The MenACWY vaccination gives good protection against MenA, MenC, MenW, and MenY and is routinely offered to teenagers in school Years 9 and 10. However, this vaccine does not protect against all forms of Meningitis. Other strains such as MenB can circulate in young adults, which is why it’s important to know how to spot the symptoms of Meningitis and septicaemia as early detection and treatment can save lives.”

Further information on meningococcal disease is available from:

• The NHS: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/

The Meningitis Research Foundation: www.meningitis.org 0808 800 3344 (24 hours)

• Meningitis Now: www.meningitisnow.org 0808 80 10 388 (9am – 8pm)

NHS Health Check

As we get older, we have a higher risk of developing conditions like high blood pressure, heart disease or type 2 diabetes.

Your FREE NHS Health Check can spot early signs and help prevent these happening to you, which means you'll be more likely to enjoy life for longer.

Everyone aged 40 to 74 who has not already been diagnosed with one of these conditions or has certain risk factors will receive an invitation once every five years to receive support and advice to help them reduce or manage their risk of:

• Heart Disease
• Stroke
• Kidney Disease
• Diabetes
• Dementia

Weekend appointments

This surgery works in collaboration with other GP surgeries in the area to provide routine care outside of normal surgery hours. Speak to the surgery team for information or to book a weekend appointment at your local Enhanced Access hub.

Check Your Blood Pressure

Your local pharmacy can check your blood pressure, or you can check it yourself at home with an easy to use monitor. These monitors can be collected from over 50 libraries, run by Libraries Unlimited across Devon. 

Check Your Blood Pressure - One Devon

Cervical Screening Results on NHS App from September

Cervical Screening Results on NHS App from September

From September, NHS England plans to start sending results from the NHS Cervical Screening Programme directly to patients via their NHS app.

Patients who receive a negative test result will be notified by an NHS app notification. If the NHS app notification has not been read within 72 hours, a letter will be sent to the registered address.

Any abnormal results will continue to be delivered by letter.

We would encourage everyone to download the NHS App and enable notifications.

Mounjaro Injections

  Based on recent news please see our update on Mounjaro Injections for weight loss here

PROTECT Study

Research aiming to understand how the brain ages and how we can prevent dementia - Join us today!

Are you eligible?

• Aged 40 or over
• Access to a computer and the internet
• Live in the UK
• Speak English

What is involved?

• Register at www.protectstudy.org.uk
• Give your consent
• Complete brain testsw and questionnaires from home
• Provide a DNA sample from home