Carers
Are you looking after or providing support for a relative, friend or neighbour? Are you being helped or supported by a relative friend or neighbour? Your GP needs to know ... [continue] Carers
Community Directory for Kingsbridge, Salcombe and Chillington
This is a handy guide and not a recommendation of suppliers. In some instances other services/suppliers may be available. Saltstone Caring. Community Directory
Contraception information
For information on all types of contraception, follow the link below. www.contraceptionchoices.org
Fear of Flying
Here is some information to read if you are afraid of flying, and the reasons why the GPs can no longer prescribe Diazepam to help with the anxiety. Fear of ... [continue] Fear of Flying
Find NHS services near you
Are you in need of a local dentist, optician, or a pharmacy? Find an NHS service easily by entering your postcode in the NHS service locator widget on this page.
Find your NHS number
Your NHS number is a 10 digit number, like 485 777 3456. It is on any letter you receive from the NHS. You do not need to know your NHS ... [continue] Find your NHS number
Having a Coil – information
If you are looking at having a coil fitted as your contraception method, follow the link below to the information page. Having a Coil
High cholesterol levels
Read a letter written by one of our GPs for patients with high cholesterol levels. If you require this information in another format, please contact reception.
HOPE – Help Overcoming Problems Effectively
HOPE Participant Leaflet 2023
Multi Agency Teams
One Devon MATs leaflet (1)
Musculoskeletal health
Please find below a list of the most common MSK problems, and the attached information booklets on them. Carpal tunnel Back Pain Subacromial Shoulder Pain Cauda Equina Syndrome ... [continue] Musculoskeletal health
NHS App
NHS App is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services on your smartphone, tablet or computer. You can use the NHS app to: Get your ... [continue] NHS App
NHS Health A to Z
Look up information about different conditions and treatments using the NHS Health A-Z widget on this page.
NHS Live Well
Please use the NHS widget on this page for information and advice on healthy living.
Power of attorney
A lasting power of attorney is a legal document that lets you appoint one or more people, known as ‘attorneys’, to help you make decisions or to make the decisions ... [continue] Power of attorney
Social Prescribing Information
Social Prescribing Link Work Leaflet SHCVS v3 Welcome to South Hams Community Action | South Hams Community Action (southhamscvs.org.uk)
What’s on near you?
Walking Netball Play a slowed down version of the game of netball, information about the game at englandnetball.co.uk/walking-netball. Contact Quayside Leisure Centre for details on classes.
Self care
Did you know that 10 of the most minor ailments seen by GPs can also be treated by you at home? By treating yourself at home you could save a ... [continue] Self care
Who should I see?
We try to keep our GP appointments for patients with more serious health problems. Before you book an appointment to see a doctor please consider whether an appointment with a ... [continue] Who should I see?
Date published: 5th February, 2021
Date last updated: 1st August, 2022
