Buckfastleigh Medical Centre

28/01/2026

Tomorrow, 29th January 2026, we will be having new entrance doors fitted to the Medical Centre.

We will remain open as usual, however, patients will be directed through a side door to enter the building. Please follow the diversion signs.

As part of the building works, some of the car park will be coned off to allow for the building works to take place, therefore, there will be reduced car parking spaces. Please do allow time for your appointment should you need to find parking off site.

We have tried to keep disruption to a minimum during these essential works. Thank you.

27/01/2026

12/01/2026

🤧 Feeling unwell with a cough, sore throat, runny nose or shortness of breath?
🧪 This winter, our practice is part of the Take a Test UK (TATUK) self-swabbing programme. If you develop respiratory symptoms, you can request a free home testing kit.
You can request a kit if:
• You have respiratory symptoms (cough, sore throat, runny nose, shortness of breath)
• Your symptoms started within the last 7 days
How to request your free kit:
🔗 Visit https://takeatestuk.com/ and enter voucher code L83070
📽️ For information and videos about the self-swabbing process please visit: https://takeatestuk.com/phe-home/
📄 For more details about the study and patient info please visit:
https://orchid.phc.ox.ac.uk/surv.../information_for_patients

12/01/2026

🚗 Car Park Notice – Please Read 🚗

Our car park is for medical centre patients and visitors only.

This morning, there are 3 vehicles parked in the car park that are not using the medical centre. We kindly ask that these vehicles are moved as soon as possible.

We have contractors on site today carrying out essential work, and the parked vehicles are blocking access and preventing them from completing the job safely.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

06/01/2026

❄️ Help the NHS this winter ❄️

Winter illnesses like flu and stomach bugs put extra pressure on NHS services. You can help by choosing the right care and taking simple steps to stay well.

Please remember:

🚑 999 is for life-threatening emergencies only
💻 Use NHS 111 online or call 111 for medical advice or if you’re unsure where to go
🏥 Check opening times and waiting times for minor injury units and urgent treatment centres
💊 Use your local pharmacy for advice and treatment for minor illnesses
🦷 For urgent dental problems (if not registered), contact NHS 111
🧠 Mental health crisis support is also available via 111

🏠 Help hospitals by collecting loved ones when they’re ready for discharge and attending appointments unless told otherwise.

🧣 Stay well this winter
• Keep warm and check on vulnerable neighbours and family
• Wash hands regularly (soap and water work best)
• Don’t visit hospital if you’re unwell
• Wear a mask in healthcare settings if asked
• Stay home and rest if you have a winter bug

ℹ️ More local advice:
👉 www.onedevon.org.uk/our-work/services-and-support/health-pressures

Thank you for helping protect NHS services 💙

Winter is a challenging time for health services, particularly over long bank holiday periods. By planning ...

02/01/2026

❄️ If you are coming to the surgery today please take extra care in our car park. It is slippery due to the ice. ❄️

If you have an appointment please leave plenty of time to allow you to get to the surgery safely as we are aware that our surrounding areas are of the same conditions.

Thank you.

30/12/2025

🤧 Feeling unwell with a cough, sore throat, runny nose or shortness of breath?

🧪 This winter, our practice is part of the Take a Test UK (TATUK) self-swabbing programme. If you develop respiratory symptoms, you can request a free home testing kit.

You can request a kit if:
• You have respiratory symptoms (cough, sore throat, runny nose, shortness of breath)

• Your symptoms started within the last 7 days
How to request your free kit:

🔗 Visit https://takeatestuk.com/ and enter voucher code L83070

📽️ For information and videos about the self-swabbing process please visit: https://takeatestuk.com/phe-home/

📄 For more details about the study and patient info please visit:
https://orchid.phc.ox.ac.uk/surv.../information_for_patients

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas to all of our patients.

If you need medical advice whilst we are closed, please call 111. For emergencies please call 999.

We will reopen from 8am on Monday 29th December!

18/12/2025

Research opportunity for anyone born with a cleft lip or palate.
Study being carried out by University of Bristol. Contact the study team, details on the video. Thank you