Bideford Medical Centre

Bideford Medical Centre This is the official page for Bideford Medical Centre

We are a GP practice working hard to deliver primary care services to over 15,000 patients in Bideford, North Devon

25/08/2025

🐜 Got Head Lice? Here’s What You Need to Know

Head lice are common, especially in children, but they’re not a sign of poor hygiene. They can be tricky to get rid of without the right treatment.

Learn how to spot, treat, and prevent head lice effectively:
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Stay informed and keep those pesky lice at bay!

Summer Bank Holiday Closure 🌞GP practices are closed today – Monday 25th August – for the Summer Bank Holiday.⏰ Normal o...
25/08/2025

Summer Bank Holiday Closure 🌞

GP practices are closed today – Monday 25th August – for the Summer Bank Holiday.
⏰ Normal opening hours will resume on Tuesday 26th August.

Need help while we’re closed?
📞 Call NHS 111 for medical advice.
🚑 Call 999 in an emergency.

Wishing everyone a safe and healthy Bank Holiday!

🎓 Students Moving Away for University? Don’t Forget to Register with a GP!If you’re starting university or moving to a n...
22/08/2025

🎓 Students Moving Away for University? Don’t Forget to Register with a GP!

If you’re starting university or moving to a new area for your studies, it’s important to register with a local GP. This means you’ll have access to medical care when you need it.

Find out how to register and what to do if you need care while away from home:
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/getting-medical-care-as-a-student/

Stay healthy and prepared during your student life!

Summer Bank Holiday Closure 🌞Please note that GP practices across the area will be closed on Monday 25th August for the ...
21/08/2025

Summer Bank Holiday Closure 🌞

Please note that GP practices across the area will be closed on Monday 25th August for the Summer Bank Holiday.

📞 For urgent medical help during this time, please call NHS 111.
🚨 In an emergency, always call 999.

Thank you for your understanding.

20/08/2025

NHS England has launched a new WhatsApp channel enabling the service to share trusted health information directly with the public.

The channel will allow the NHS to provide messages, including:

• public health campaigns (e.g. flu, COVID-19)
• health alerts and seasonal advice
• key NHS updates and announcements
• myth-busting and fact-checking content

Followers are also encouraged to forward content directly to their family and friends within WhatsApp.

If you’re reading this message on your phone, click here https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBE1gbEawdpTHo3JQ3g to follow the NHS WhatsApp channel.

Or open WhatsApp and click on the ‘Updates’ tab at the bottom of the screen. From there, search ‘NHS’ and follow the channel.

☀️ Heat Exhaustion: Know the Warning SignsHot weather can be dangerous, especially if you’re not careful. Heat exhaustio...
18/08/2025

☀️ Heat Exhaustion: Know the Warning Signs

Hot weather can be dangerous, especially if you’re not careful. Heat exhaustion can affect anyone and, if untreated, may lead to heat stroke – a serious medical emergency.

👀 Watch out for symptoms like heavy sweating, weakness, dizziness, headache, and nausea.

📌 Learn how to spot the warning signs of heat stroke and protect yourself:
https://ow.ly/1RK850WF8xP

🩺 Find out how to recognise and manage heat exhaustion:
https://ow.ly/aQ9q50WF8xQ

Stay cool, stay safe – especially during hot spells.

🏡 Going Home from Hospital: What You Need to KnowResearch shows that once you’ve had the care you need in hospital, goin...
15/08/2025

🏡 Going Home from Hospital: What You Need to Know

Research shows that once you’ve had the care you need in hospital, going home can help you recover faster.

If extra support is needed, we’ll arrange help at home or nearby to keep you on track.

To get ready for going home, don’t hesitate to ask your healthcare team these important questions:
• What is wrong with me?
• What will happen next?
• What can I do to help myself get better?
• When am I likely to go home?

By working with your doctors and nurses, you can help speed up your recovery and feel more confident about leaving hospital.

13/08/2025

☀️ Are You Applying Sunscreen Properly?
It’s not just about if you wear sunscreen – it’s how and when you apply it.

Many people miss key steps, leaving their skin vulnerable to sunburn, ageing, and even skin cancer – even on cloudy days!

🧴 Learn how to choose and apply sunscreen correctly:
https://ow.ly/NBIf50WC01h

☁️ Think you don’t need sunscreen when it’s cloudy? Think again:
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Protect your skin, whatever the weather.

🚨 When Should You Go to A&E?Accidents and emergencies happen – but do you know when it’s really the right time to go to ...
11/08/2025

🚨 When Should You Go to A&E?
Accidents and emergencies happen – but do you know when it’s really the right time to go to A&E?

Going too early or for non-urgent issues can delay care for those in serious need. On the other hand, waiting too long can put your health at risk.

🔍 Know the signs of a true emergency:
https://ow.ly/jbCv50WBVmA

🏥 A&E is there for life-threatening or serious conditions like:
✔️ Chest pain
✔️ Difficulty breathing
✔️ Heavy bleeding
✔️ Seizures
✔️ Serious injuries

💧 Are You Drinking Enough Water?Many of us don’t realise we’re dehydrated until symptoms hit – headaches, fatigue, dry s...
08/08/2025

💧 Are You Drinking Enough Water?
Many of us don’t realise we’re dehydrated until symptoms hit – headaches, fatigue, dry skin and even dizziness.

🚰 Staying hydrated is vital for your energy, digestion and overall health.

📌 Read the signs you might not be drinking enough water:
https://ow.ly/Vkxi50WA8Z2

🩺 Learn more about dehydration, who’s most at risk and how to rehydrate safely:
https://ow.ly/5eVm50WA8Z1

Sip smart, feel better – your body will thank you 💙

💖 Love Your Cervix – Get Informed, Get ScreenedCervical screening saves lives – yet many people delay or avoid their sme...
06/08/2025

💖 Love Your Cervix – Get Informed, Get Screened

Cervical screening saves lives – yet many people delay or avoid their smear test due to fear, myths, or embarrassment.

🌸 Let’s break the stigma and talk honestly about cervical health.

📌 Bust the common myths about cervical screening:
https://ow.ly/Oj7550Wzs3s

🩺 Understand what to expect from your smear test:
https://ow.ly/lH4k50Wzs3u

✨ Your body, your health – show your cervix some love.

04/08/2025

🧒 Measles – More Serious Than You Think

Measles isn’t just a childhood illness – it can cause serious complications for people of all ages. With outbreaks on the rise, it’s more important than ever to understand the risks and know the signs.

📌 Find out why measles is a bigger threat than many realise:
https://patient.info/news-and-features/why-measles-is-more-serious-than-you-think?utm_source=MSMS

🩺 Learn more about symptoms, treatment and prevention:
https://patient.info/skin-conditions/viral-rashes/measles?utm_source=MSMS
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/measles/

✅ Vaccination is key to protecting yourself and others.

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Abbotsham Road
Bideford
EX39 3AF

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

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