Litchdon Medical Centre

05/05/2026

The practice will be closed from 1pm on Tuesday 19th May for GP and staff training.

🕒If you have a routine query or need a routine appointment, please do not call that afternoon

📞If you have an urgent medical need, please continue to ring the practice telephone number and you will be put through to the emergency duty team

🚑ALWAYS use 999 for life-threatening emergencies

We will reopen on Wednesday 20th May at 8.00am as normal, thank you.

05/05/2026

❗Our online contact form is currently not working due to a national system issue. The problem has been identified and work is underway to resolve it as quickly as possible.

If your enquiry is urgent, please contact our reception team by telephone.

For routine requests, we kindly ask that you try submitting a form later today. Thank you very much for your patience and understanding.

01/05/2026

Earth Action North Devon are growing a brilliant network of Repair Cafés where people come together to share skills, enjoy a cuppa ☕ and fix items that might otherwise be thrown away.

Perhaps you've got:

👖 Ripped jeans
🚲 A bike with a flat tyre
🧸 A teddy bear in need of TLC

Bring it along and see if one of their superstar volunteers can help give it a new lease of life ✨

See the poster below for dates, times and venues! 👇

01/05/2026

Have You Ever Been Diagnosed with Melanoma?

You may be able to take part in the MyMelanoma Research Study, the largest melanoma study of its kind 🔬

The study is a UK‑wide project bringing together people affected by melanoma, clinicians and researchers to answer important unanswered questions about melanoma.

The study is open to anyone who has ever been diagnosed with melanoma, including melanoma of the skin, mucosal surfaces (such as the nose or ge****ls), or under the nails.

👉 To find out more or to take part, please visit:
www.mymelanomastudy.org

30/04/2026

👩‍⚕️Join Our Nursing Team👩‍⚕️

We currently have two exciting vacancies within our friendly and supportive nursing team:

🩺Practice Nurse (27 hours per week)
📋Administrative Lead to the Nursing Team (24–28 hours per week)

Both roles play an important part in supporting high-quality care for patients in our friendly, busy GP surgery in Barnstaple.

Full details, including hours and how to apply, can be found on our website.

👉 Find out more and apply here: https://www.litchdonmedicalcentre.co.uk/job-vacancies

Know someone who might be interested? Please share this post with them!

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29/04/2026

🌈NHS Screening Information for Transgender, Non-Binary and Gender-Diverse People

We want to ensure that all our patients receive the screening that’s right for them. To support our transgender and LGBTIQ+ community, we are sharing these online resources that provide clear information on screening for people who are transgender, non-binary, and gender-diverse.

This includes information on:

• Cervical screening
• Breast/chest screening
• Abdominal aortic aneurysm screening
• Bowel screening

ℹ️NHS Information:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nhs-population-screening-information-for-transgender-people/nhs-population-screening-information-for-trans-people

🏳️‍🌈OUTpatients (the UK’s LGBTIQ+ Cancer Charity):
https://outpatients.org.uk/tnbgd-screening/

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27/04/2026

If you live with a long-term condition, you may be able to save money on your prescriptions 💊

A Prescription Prepayment Certificate (PPC) will save you money if you pay for more than three items in three months, or 11 items in 12 months.

You can buy a PPC online or in-person at some pharmacies. Find out more 👇

🔗https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/help-nhs-prescription-costs/nhs-prescription-prepayment-certificate-ppc

24/04/2026

🔊 Sudden Hearing Loss? You May Be Able to Help with Important Research 🔊

Have you or someone you know experienced a sudden drop in hearing?
The UK wide STARFISH research study is looking at the best treatments for sudden hearing loss, and some patients may be able to take part.

If your hearing has suddenly changed, urgent treatment can be important. Please arrange to see your GP as soon as possible.
You can only enter the trial once you have been referred to a participating hospital ENT team.

👉 Find out more about the STARFISH study here:
www.ENTintegrate.co.uk/starfish

23/04/2026

There are lots of ways you can build strength training into your everyday activities to keep yourself active and age healthily 💪

🛍️ Carry your shopping further
👨‍🌾 Dig in the garden
🪜 Walk up your stairs more
👣Add lunges while walking

Find out more ways to keep yourself active as you age at www.activedevon.org

20/04/2026

Are you travelling abroad soon? 🌞✈️

Our nurses can provide travel health advice and arrange for appropriate immunisations.

Please arrange an appointment for a travel consultation in our Treatment Suite at least 6-8 weeks before departure. Vaccines need time to take effect and some may require a course over several weeks.

For more information, including which vaccines are recommended for the destination you will be travelling to, visit:

🔗https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/countries

17/04/2026

🧠 Little brains grow fast - and how they spend their screen time matters more than you might think.

Visit Best Start in Life for simple, practical tips to help your under-5 build healthy habits from the start 👇

www.beststartinlife.gov.uk/screen-time-under-5s

16/04/2026

🌼 Our new Spring Patient Newsletter is here! 🌼

The latest Litchdon patient newsletter is now available, sharing practice updates and some helpful tips on staying safe and healthy as summer approaches ☀️

Download a copy on our website:
🔗 www.litchdonmedicalcentre.co.uk/litchdon-newsletter