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PATIENT NOTICE

Wallingbrook Surgery, Wallingbrook Dispensary and Winkleigh Surgery are closed on Monday 26 August 2019 ( Bank Holiday Monday).

For minor ailments that cannot wait until the surgery reopens, please telephone 111, where professional staff will be able to direct you to your local Out of Hours Centre for treatment.

In a life threatening situation; please dial 999

The opening times for Pharmacy’s in East Devon, Exeter, Mid Devon, and North Devon Pharmacy’s can be found on the NHS England website:

https://www.england.nhs.uk/south/info-professional/pharm-info/pharmacy-opening-hours

Wallingbrook & Winkleigh Surgery and Dispensary opening hours return to normal on Tuesday 27 August 2019

Wallingbrook & Winkleigh Surgery open at 8am to 6pm.

Wallingbrook Dispensary open at 8.30am to 6.30pm.

Consult with you GP online using eConsult

eConsult is a platform that Wallingbrook Health Group provides to allow patients to consult with their own NHS GP simply by completing a quick online form. It helps our GPs to deliver better access to our registered NHS patients by providing a round-the-clock portal where patients can enter their symptoms and receive instant self-help advice, together with signposting to NHS 111, pharmacies and other healthcare services.

Click here to start your consultation or here for further information about the service.

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Next surgery closure date

Winkleigh surgery will next be closed from 12.30pm to 2.30pm on Tues 10 September.

Chulmleigh surgery will be closed from 1.00pm on Thursday 10 October.

Should you require urgent same day attention please call 111.

Next dispensary closure date

Chulmleigh Dispensary is be closed between 1pm - 2pm on the third Monday of each month for staff training.

Chulmleigh Dispensary will next be closed between 1pm - 2pm on Monday 19 August 2019.

NHS England CCG Bulletin

To sign up to the NHS England CCG Bulletin please click here.

National Diabetes Audit

Wallingbrook Health Group are taking part in the National Diabetes Audit (NDA). The NDA check whether people with diabetes are getting good care. The NDA collects information about diabetes care from GP Practices and hospitals. This information helps the NHS to improve care. The use of NDA information is controlled by law and strict rules of confidentiality. For more information please read the patient leaflet or click here for the poster.

Gluten free food on NHS Prescription

New prescribing guidance for gluten free products are being introduced from 1st July 2017. Further information can be found here

Defibrillators in Chulmleigh

Public Access Defibrillator

Winston Pincombe’s Garage (situated on the wall in the garage forecourt)

South Molton Street

Chulmleigh

Additional Defibrillators are kept on the following premises

Wallingbrook Health Centre

Chulmleigh Pavillion Playing Field

Chulmleigh Sports Centre

Chulmleigh Dental Practice

First Responder Service

Defibrillators in Burrington

Public Access Defibrillator

Pickard's Office (situated at the front of the offices)

Main Street

Burrington

Defibrillators in Lapford

Public Access Defibrillator

Orchard Centre (situated outside the building)

(The Orchard Centre is located in the corner of the main car park in the centre of the village, often used for Parish Meetings, Post Office etc)

Defibrillators in Winkleigh

Public Access Defibrillator

Winkleigh Square

Winkleigh Sports Centre

Additional Defibrillators are kept on the following premises

Winkleigh Surgery

Defibrillators in Chawleigh

Public Access Defibrillator

Outside the village shop

Defibrillators in Ashreigney

Public Access Defibrillator

On the side of the village hall, next to the noticeboard

Defibrillators in Broadwoodkelly

Public Access Defibrillator

Located in the phone box, near the church.

Useful Telephone Numbers

Please find a list of useful Telephone Numbers in our Further Information section. Click here

Health News from the BBC and the NHS

BBC Health

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People with type 2 diabetes "should not be encouraged" to take omega-3, researchers say.
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Two million older people are risking side-effects from taking multiple medications, a charity warns.
Jade Goody: Cancer charity hopes documentary serves as 'a reminder'
The spike in cervical screenings after Jade Goody's diagnosis did not last long, a charity says.
Microplastics in water pose ‘no apparent health risk’
The World Health Organization says its findings are based on the "limited information" available.
New drug for people who can bleed uncontrollably
NHS England is funding a new treatment for patients with severe haemophilia A.
High blood pressure in mid-30s may pose risk to brain health
People in their mid-30s need to watch their blood pressure to protect brain health in later life.
Vitamin D: Add 'sunshine vitamin' to flour, study says
One in five UK adults doesn't get enough of the "sunshine vitamin", especially in winter.
West Lane Hospital patients 'at high risk of avoidable harm'
Two patients died in two months at the Middlesbrough centre, which has been rated inadequate.
More schoolchildren 'rejecting cigarettes'
The proportion of surveyed pupils who have ever smoked tobacco drops to a record low of 16%.
'Why me? I had ovarian cancer at 14'
Kelliyah thought she was putting on weight - and was shocked to find her condition was much more serious.

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Afternoon open heart surgery 'leads to fewer complications'
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"Up to 300,000 people with long-term mental health problems have to leave their jobs each year, a report...
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