The Department of Health and Social Care has confirmed that NHS Prescription Charges are due to increase Prescription charges from 1st May 2024 Single prescription charge: £9.90 3-month pre-payment certificate … [continue] Prescription Cost Increase – May 2024
News
Covid Spring Boosters
We are in the process of arranging a Covid Spring Booster Vaccination Clinic at Chillington for our patients (75 year olds and over and immunosuppressed). We will be in contact … [continue] Covid Spring Boosters
Happy Easter!
EASTER BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND Please note the surgery will be closed from 18:00 on Thursday 28th March and reopen at 08.30 on Tuesday 2nd April. If you require medical assistance … [continue] Happy Easter!
Lullaby Trust Safer Sleep Week
A baby’s airway or breathing tube can easily block, narrow or fold, making it difficult for them to breathe. It’s Safer Sleep Week at The Lullaby Trust and they’re talking … [continue] Lullaby Trust Safer Sleep Week
HOPE Programme for isolation, Anxiety & Depression
HOPE Course Link
January GP data
The Southern Primary Care Collaborative Board have released January’s statistics covering all GP practices in South Devon
NHS App
If you require any help or support in using the NHS app please let us know and we can help you .
Pharmacy First
PHARMACY FIRST SCHEME Patients can now get treatment for seven common conditions directly from their local pharmacy, without the need for a GP appointment or prescription. Pharmacy First enables community … [continue] Pharmacy First
Children’s Mental Health Week
5-11 February 2024 is Children’s Mental Health Week, aimed at providing young people with the tools they need to express themselves and for them to be able to say and … [continue] Children’s Mental Health Week
Measles Cases Are Rising….
Measles is a really nasty illness and spreads easily. Anyone who is not vaccinated can catch it. Make sure you or your child is up to date with their MMR … [continue] Measles Cases Are Rising….
Hope programme for Long Term Conditions
Steady on your feet
People over 65 have a 1 in 3 chance of falling this year, and falls can often lead to hospital admissions. Steady On Your Feet is a campaign led by … [continue] Steady on your feet
Early Cancer Diagnosis
If something in your body doesn’t feel right, don’t carry the worry of cancer with you. Tests could put your mind at rest. Until you find out, you can’t rule … [continue] Early Cancer Diagnosis
National Diabetes Survey 2023
National Diabetes Experience Survey 2023. NHS England is running a survey to understand the experience of adults living with type 1 and type 2 diabetes diagnosed at least 12 months … [continue] National Diabetes Survey 2023
Cold Weather Alert
In this cold weather, don’t forget to look out for anyone close to you who might struggle with the drop in temperature. See web links below for more information: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/cold-health-alerts-issued-by-ukhsa-and-the-met-office … [continue] Cold Weather Alert
Happy New Year
Wishing all of our patients and staff a very Happy New Year
Christmas & New Year 2023
We would like to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Please see our opening hours below. When we are closed please dial 111 … [continue] Christmas & New Year 2023
Lung Health Checks
Targeted Lung Health Checks Local people in Devon and Cornwall are being invited to take up the offer of a free NHS lung health check. The Lung Heath Check finds … [continue] Lung Health Checks
Christmas Jumper Day – Save The Children
Thank you to all patients and staff who have donated to support us on Save The Children Christmas Jumper day, raising money for a great cause. 😊
Save The Children Christmas Jumper Day
We’re taking part in Save the Children UK Christmas Jumper Day on Thursday 7 December! Please donate and help us reach our target! Thank you Chillington Fundraising Page
A Helping Hand This Winter
A helping hand this winter. Self care, your pharmacy, your GP, MIU, 111, and Emergency 999 are your helping hands this winter. Please see below for the most appropriate service … [continue] A Helping Hand This Winter
Vaccination Clinic
Nearly 1000 patients vaccinated today by this fantastic team of 19 staff & PPG volunteers on this lovely sunny day Thank you to all our patients, and for all your … [continue] Vaccination Clinic
Let’s Talk Support Programme for Pre-Teens & Teenagers
Are you a parent of a pre-teen or teenager? The Let’s Talk programme is an opportunity for parents or guardians of a pre-teen or teenager to hear about the challenges … [continue] Let’s Talk Support Programme for Pre-Teens & Teenagers
NHS Dental Services in Devon
For questions and queries regarding dental care in Devon please see some useful information provided from One Devon on the following topics listed below: • How to access dental services … [continue] NHS Dental Services in Devon
Virtual HOPE programme – Chronic pain & fatigue
Virtual HOPE Programme for Chronic Pain/Fatigue – starting 29th September https://myhealth-devon.nhs.uk/local-services/hope-programme/hope-programme-courses/virtual-hope Available to anyone over the age of 18 living in Devon
Hot Weather Advice
Look out for older people, people with long-term health conditions and young children who may find it more difficult to stay cool and hydrated in hot weather For more information … [continue] Hot Weather Advice
Flu and Covid Vaccination Clinic
FLU & COVID VACCINATIONS UPDATE We will be running a clinic on Saturday 7th October at Chillington Health Centre for all those eligible for a flu and covid vaccination We … [continue] Flu and Covid Vaccination Clinic
Covid and flu vaccinations
AUTUMN FLU & COVID VACCINATIONS We are planning to hold a vaccination clinic at the surgery for all eligible patients during early October Please look out for updates via social … [continue] Covid and flu vaccinations
Bank Holiday Weekend
AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY The surgery will be closed on Monday 28th August for the Bank Holiday Weekend We will re-open on Tuesday 29th August at 8:30am Please remember that the … [continue] Bank Holiday Weekend
Elective Care Waiting Lists
Patient advice and messages for elective care waiting lists waiting times page on MyHealth If you would like to be seen elsewhere or have been waiting a long time to … [continue] Elective Care Waiting Lists