Bow and North Tawton Medical Practices

21/12/2025

18/12/2025

We have plenty of vaccines available, our skilled and experienced nursing team would be pleased to protect you and your loved ones this winter.

Please don’t delay get vaccinated today!

Flu cases in hospitals are the highest ever for this time of year.

But there are things you can do to help, like getting vaccinated, if eligible, and taking steps to protect older and more vulnerable family members.

More than 18 million people have already had a flu vaccine this season.

Flu vaccines don’t stop everyone from catching flu, but they do reduce the risk of becoming seriously unwell, needing hospital care or developing complications – especially for older adults and those with health conditions.

If you’re eligible and haven’t had yours yet, it’s not too late to get protected.

www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu-vaccine/

16/12/2025

With the Christmas holiday fast approaching, please don’t forget to order your medication in good time.

The last day for ordering medication to collect on Christmas Eve is this Friday, 19th December.

Wishing all our patient community a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year. 🎄

09/12/2025

It isn’t too late to protect yourself and your loved ones this Christmas.

We have vaccines ready and waiting for you, don’t delay book today!

07/12/2025

Norovirus can spread very easily.

Please don’t visit our hospitals or clinics if you've had symptoms of norovirus (vomiting and diarrhoea) in the last 48 hours.

Find norovirus advice at www.nhs.uk/conditions/norovirus

07/12/2025

TALKWORKS is not a crisis or emergency care service. If you need to access urgent mental health support, please call 111 and select the 'mental health' option. You will then be put through to the Devon Partnership NHS Trust First Response service, available 365 days a year, 7 days a week.

02/12/2025

We are sincerely grateful to all our patients who have taken the time to share their feedback about our practice.

Every day, our team strives to provide the best care possible. While we know we may not always meet every expectation, we truly appreciate both constructive comments and positive feedback as they help us continue improving the service we provide.

02/12/2025

This week is Grief Awareness Week, and a chance to recognise how any type of loss can affect our wellbeing.

There’s no right or wrong way to feel — grief affects everyone differently.

If you're finding things difficult, there’s support that can help.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/grief-bereavement-loss/

01/12/2025

If you take regular medication, there are simple steps you can take to help to help reduce waste:
✅ Plan ahead – check what you already have before reordering
✅ Only order what you need
✅ Check your medicines before leaving the pharmacy – they can’t be reused once you leave

25/11/2025

For some people, symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) can feel more noticeable or harder to manage during the winter.

But small things can help:

🔵 try some physical activity – anything that gets you moving
🔵 make the most of natural light – getting outside or sitting near windows
🔵 plan for tougher days – shifting stressful tasks or building in more rest

There’s also treatment available if you’re finding things really tough – such as light therapy, talking therapies or medication.

Find out more ➡️ www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/seasonal-affective-disorder-sad/overview/