Budleigh Salterton Medical Centre

17/10/2025

The HPV virus can lead to some cancers, including cervical, head and neck.
If you missed your vaccination you can catch up at your GP practice until your 25th birthday.
Find out more www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/hpv-vaccine/

15/10/2025

Counselling for Depression is one of the approaches that we use for working with depression. It allows you to both connect and explore the underlying feelings that you are experiencing, to help you process and make sense of them. Learn more about counselling for depression and how it can help on our website: https://orlo.uk/280gu

14/10/2025

13/10/2025

The NHS bowel cancer screening kit can detect signs of cancer before you notice anything is wrong.
If you’re sent a bowel cancer screening kit, put it by the loo. Don’t put it off.
➡️ http://nhs.uk/bowel-screening

10/10/2025

starts today! You are doing the best thing you can for your health by quitting - and you don't need to do it alone. There are plenty of ways to get support via the BetterHealthNHS website: https://orlo.uk/UmK1h

09/10/2025

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08/10/2025

🎀 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🎀
This month, we come together to honor survivors, support those currently fighting, and remember loved ones lost to breast cancer. 💗
✨ Early detection saves lives.
Regular mammograms, self-exams, and awareness of changes in your breasts are key to catching breast cancer early — when it’s most treatable.
💪 Let’s take action:
✔ Schedule your screening
✔ Learn the signs and symptoms
✔ Wear pink to show your support
✔ Encourage your loved ones to check, too
Together, we can make a difference. 💖

06/10/2025

If you are eligible for a Covid and / or Flu vaccination this Autumn - please phone the surgery on 01395 441212, after 10.00am, Monday to Friday, to book your appointment.

We recommend having these vaccines done through your GP surgery who are able to check your medical records if required.

03/10/2025

New Falls Prevention Course at Seachange
Starting Wednesday 22nd October, this 12-week programme is designed for anyone who has had a fall, or who feels anxious about falling. Together we’ll build strength, stability and confidence — helping you stay active and independent.
• Improve posture, balance, and mobility
• Learn practical skills to reduce the risk of falls
• Gain confidence to get out and about
• Small, supportive group setting
📅 Wednesdays, 11:00am – 12:00pm
💷 £3 per class for the first 6 weeks, then £6 per class
📍 Seachange, East Budleigh Rd, Budleigh Salterton

01/10/2025

🚨 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

The surgery will be closed from 12:30pm - 6:30pm on Thursday 2 October 2025 for essential Staff Training.

If you need medical help while we are closed and it cannot wait until we reopen at 8am on Friday 3 October 2025, please call NHS 111 ☎️

⚠️ In an emergency, always dial 999.

Thank you for your understanding!

01/10/2025

🚨💔 Don't Ignore the Silent Threat: High Blood Pressure Awareness 💔🚨
Let's talk about a silent danger that affects millions – high blood pressure. It's often lurking without a warning, and the consequences can be devastating. 🌐💔
🩺 The Silent Culprit: High Blood Pressure
Did you know that untreated high blood pressure is the largest treatable risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD)? This includes fatal heart attacks, strokes, kidney disease, and vascular dementia. Shockingly, CVD claims 1 in 4 lives in England. 😢💔
⚠️ The Dangerous Silence of Hypertension
Here's the catch – high blood pressure usually has no symptoms. It's estimated that 4.2 million people in England are living with undiagnosed high blood pressure. It's the silent intruder that could be wreaking havoc on your health without you even knowing it. The first step to taking control is getting your blood pressure checked – a simple, non-invasive procedure that could save your life. 🩸💙
🔗 Take Control – Get Tested
▶️ Use the self check machine in our foyer
▶️ Your local pharmacy
▶️ At home using your own personal device