Practice News

Christmas & New Year Holiday Opening hours

Thursday 25th December  – CLOSED

Friday 26th December  – CLOSED

Thursday 1st January  – CLOSED

Normal Surgery opening times will then operate after these dates.

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

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.

HPV Catch-Up Vaccination Campaign

HPV Catch-Up Vaccination Campaign – Now Until 2026

We are running a  HPV catch-up vaccination campaign starting now and continuing through to 2026.

HPV is a common virus that’s spread through skin contact (usually when having sex). The HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccine protects against several types of HPV which have been linked to an increased risk of cervical, genital and oral cancers. It can also cause genital warts. The HPV vaccine works very well in reducing your risk of getting HPV.

The HPV vaccine is given as an injection in your arm and is routinely offered in schools to children aged 12 to 13 (Year 8). However, if you are currently aged 16 – 24 and have missed having the vaccine in school, we would like to invite you to have your catch-up vaccine at the surgery. 

We will be phoning and sending text invitations with a booking link for an appointment to our known eligible patients in the coming weeks and months. If you are unsure whether you are eligible, please contact us and we will be happy to advise.

Don’t miss this opportunity to get protected. Since the vaccine has been used, there has been a big drop in the number of young people getting conditions linked to HPV, such as cervical cancer and genital warts. Research suggests that over time the HPV vaccine will help save thousands of lives in the UK.

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccine

The RSV vaccine helps protect against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a common virus that can make babies and older adults seriously ill. It's recommended during pregnancy and for adults aged 75 to 79.

If you are eligible, please speak to reception to book your appointment.

For more information, please click here

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

UPDATE: Seasonal flu vaccinations

Are you 18 to 64 years old and at risk of flu?

We have plenty of availability for your free NHS flu vaccination!

Please speak to reception to check your eligibility and book an appointment.

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