Brannam Medical Centre

28/04/2026

28/04/2026

It’s Coffee Morning week! ☕🍪

Join The Veterans Depot on Thursday for free brews/wets, snacks and great company!

Open to all members of the Armed Forces Community!
Join them from 1030...

27/04/2026

Let's Talk About It!

This week’s Man Down are meeting in the following locations👇 all of them meet 7-9pm.

For those who have never been to a Man Down group before… Man Down Devon offer a very informal, safe and relaxed environment for men of all ages (18+), who are struggling with any kind of mental health issues.

The sessions are designed to be as inclusive as possible with no judgement, only support and understanding from people who can be there to listen and support you.

It’s free to attend and there is no need to book.

📍Barnstaple​ - Every Monday
​​​Medard House, Bevan Rd, Barnstaple. EX32 8LH

24/04/2026

Remember, testing for HIV in Devon is easier than ever!

Pick up a free “grab-and-go” home testing kit and check your status privately, quickly, and without any fuss.

Testing kits are available in Barnstaple Library on the ground floor by the self service machine.

Simple. Private. Free.
Just. Test.

eddystone.org.uk/justtest

24/04/2026

📷 It's The Final Day 📷

Don't forget to hand in your photographs TODAY to take part in our competition to raise money for our 2026 charities and have your photograph framed and displayed in our new reception area!

This year we are raising money for Little Willow's Wish Charity and ChemoHero
Please submit all photographs by Friday 24th April.

Good luck 🤞

** Please note this email address is ONLY for the submission of competition photographs

23/04/2026

👀 Our latest patient information sheet is now available to read 👀

Please visit www.brannammedicalcentre.co.uk and scroll down the front page to 'Patient Newsletter' to view a summary of the key information displayed in the surgery.

A paper copy is available on request at reception.

23/04/2026

Gut feeling something’s not right? 🤔

People aged 16 to 49 living in an EX postcode can also access a free, confidential home test kit through the RAPID IBD study. Led by the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Exeter, the study supports people with ongoing abdominal pain, diarrhoea or re**al bleeding.

If a home test shows concerns, participants are seen in a specialist NHS clinic within 2–3 weeks. The study has already helped detect early bowel cancer and other serious bowel conditions, where early treatment can make a life‑changing difference.

👉 Find out how to order your free test kit:
https://orlo.uk/pkvFz

23/04/2026

Age Concern Barnstaple and North Devon provides a varied monthly activity programme across Barnstaple and extending to North Devon.

If you would like to attend an activity please call 01271 445133.

Let them know if you require any additional support to enable you to attend, or if you are a carer and the person you care for would like to attend an activity while you take a break from your caring role.

For more details on all the community services, head to ⬇
www.ageconcernnorthdevon.org.uk/community-activities

22/04/2026

Enjoying the sunshine? ☀️

From hay fever to insect bites, pharmacies can help with many common spring symptoms. 🤧

No appointment needed - just walk in and speak to the pharmacy team.

Choosing the right service helps South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust be there for those who need emergency care most. 💚

22/04/2026

*** HCA JOB VACANCY ***

We are looking for an Health Care Assistant (HCA) to join our growing Treatment Room team at Brannam Medical Centre.

For more details and to apply please visit :
➡️https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/A2537-26-0005?searchFormType=main&location=Barnstaple&searchByLocationOnly=true&language=en&sort=distance&page=1

➡️https://www.brannammedicalcentre.co.uk/job-vacancies

22/04/2026

Barnstaple Library are celebrating today with a special day lined up including the , , with Space to Be Wellbeing CIC, in the Childrens Library with Libraries Unlimited, the heading out in the afternoon and ...... PLUS so much more.......

👉 Swim with seals off the coast off Lundy, uncover our earth from space through hands-on activities, and watch stories of locals and the natural world.
🫖 10.00-12.00 Barnstaple Library Foyer

Earth Action North Devon is taking over the in the library’s foyer. They're bringing along their immersive VR Headsets, taking you diving with a local seal population off the coast off Lundy Island. Come along to find out what Earth Action have been up to and how you can get involved across North Devon – and for a hot cuppa from Barnstaple Town Council

🎥 13.00 - 15.00 Room 2A
Bringing together local stories, we are showing a variety of short films on the second floor at the library. Find out more about local projects and meet Amy Shelton from . Amy is working on a project with The Pickwell Foundation and will demonstrate botanical prints which celebrate biodiversity across North Devon. Free miniature prints will be available on the day for you to take home.

🛰 14.00 - 17.00 Room 3B
Exeter Science Centre are taking over the top floor with their interactive and hands-on Our World from Space activities. Drop-in and discover the awesome and surprising ways that satellites help us to better understand Planet Earth.

🎨 15.30 - 17.30 Foyer
Local artist Athena Jane Churchill is hosting a creative workshop in the library foyer. With paint and canvas, we’ll explore the colourful ways of belonging and community – or the ripple on a pond! Booking link: http://www.ticketsource.com/.../2026-04-22/15:30/t-yzzvdnj