Buckfastleigh Medical Centre

20/10/2025

URGENT NOTICE :

There appears to be I.T issues with in the Torbay area which may be affecting our ability to help you this evening.

This issue is affecting several aspects of our service.

The issue is being resolved and we thank you for your patience at this time.

02/10/2025

Our Flu Clinics start on Thursday 9th October and eligible patients can also have their Covid vaccination during their appointment.

Covid vaccinations are available for:
Over 75s and patients with a suppressed immune systems.

If you are unsure if you are eligible please ask your Clinician at your appointment

01/10/2025

🌟 COVID-19 Autumn Vaccinations Are Here! 🌟

The eligibility for the COVID vaccine has changed this year, and we want to make sure everyone who can benefit is protected.

💉 If you’re in one of the eligible groups (see image below 👇), please book your vaccine appointment with us.

📅 Vaccinations are available at the practice.

📞 Call us on or watch out for your invitation to secure your slot.

Getting your COVID jab helps protect you, your loved ones, and our community this winter. ❤️

Please share this post to help spread the word!

01/10/2025

🌟 Protect yourself this winter! 🌟

Flu season is here – and the best way to stay protected is with your flu jab. 💉✨

Contact your GP surgery today to book your appointment and keep yourself, your family, and your community safe.

Watch out for your invitation, or 📞 Call us now to book in for your flu vaccination!

01/10/2025

Message from our Head of Midwifery, Joanna Bassett

You may have seen news stories about paracetamol use in pregnancy and autism. We understand pregnancy can feel worrying, and you want to do the best for you and your baby.

The latest guidance from the NHS and MHRA is clear: taking paracetamol during pregnancy is safe, and there is no evidence it causes autism. A major 2024 Swedish study of 2.4 million children also found no link.

It’s important to manage pain and fever during pregnancy. Untreated fever can be risky for your baby, and untreated pain can affect your wellbeing. Paracetamol remains the recommended pain relief for people who are pregnant—please do not switch to alternatives like ibuprofen without medical advice.

If you’re concerned about your health or your baby, contact your GP, midwife, or NHS 111 for professional guidance. Our team, alongside the wider NHS, is here to keep you and your baby safe.

Read more: https://buff.ly/akPKBXb

01/10/2025

Have you ever felt self-conscious or been treated different because of your mouth or teeth?

If you have, and you feel you are able to help others to understand the impact this has had on you, please take part in this short research study run by the University of Liverpool.

30/09/2025

Are you able to help out with the Cleft@18-23 research programme that is currently taking place in the UK?

To find out more please follow the link at the end of their video, or scan the QR code.

23/09/2025

📢📢Staff Training Thursday 25th September 2025📢📢

Dear Patients

The practice will be closed for staff training Thursday 25th September 2025 from 12:30.

If your situation is life threatening, please ring 999. For urgent primary care issues that cannot wait until the surgery reopens, please ring 01626 334411 and you will be transferred to the urgent care service who will signpost you to the correct service.

The surgery will re-open 08:00 Friday 26th September 2025. Thank you

10/09/2025

We have just added in some evening appointments for Flu vaccines.....please telephone the Medical Centre to book an appointment.

We will also be able to offer COVID vaccines for those eligible.

26/08/2025

🚨 Did Not Attend (DNA) Appointments 🚨

Today alone, our surgery has lost over 3 hours of appointments due to patients not attending. That’s valuable time that could have been used to see and treat others in need.

👉 If you are unable to attend your appointment, please let us know as soon as possible.
You can cancel easily by:
✔️ Using the NHS App
✔️ Calling the surgery
✔️ Contacting us online

This small action helps us provide better care for everyone.

✅ Please also check that your contact details are up to date, so you continue to receive reminder messages about your appointments.

Thank you for helping us reduce wasted time and support more patients. 💙

13/08/2025

When you find out you are pregnant, you can refer yourself for NHS pregnancy care so you start care with a midwife right away.

Once you sign up online, the maternity team will contact you to book your first appointment with a midwife.

You should do this by the 10th week of pregnancy, if possible, but it’s never too late to start. If you're over 10 weeks, refer yourself as soon as you can.

Start here: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/refer-yourself-for-nhs-pregnancy-care/

13/08/2025