Dartmouth Medical Practice

19/03/2026

**** JOB VACANCY ****

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Administrator to join Dartmouth Medical Practice for 20-30 hours per week.

For further information, Job Description and application details please use the NHS Jobs link below or send your CV with covering letter to the Office Manager kerrie.webb@nhs.net.

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19/03/2026

***** WELCOME TO OUR NEW GP *****

We’re pleased to let our patients know that a new salaried GP, Dr Jenny Pooley, joined the team at DMP on the 23rd February 2026.

After completing graduate medicine at the University of Warwick, Jenny moved to Bristol where she completed Foundation training and then spent 3 years gaining further experience in hospital specialties. She moved to the South Hams to undertake GP training in 2021 and is so happy and grateful to now be working in Dartmouth. Jenny loves the day-to-day variety that general practice brings and outside of work enjoys trail running, playing in a folk band and going to the beach with her young family.

Please join us in giving Jenny a warm welcome ! We’re confident Jenny will be a great addition and support us in continuing to provide high-quality care to our patients.

12/03/2026

Good news! 🎉

Blue Badge holders can now have 2 hours of free parking at the Health & Wellbeing Centre.

There’s no need to obtain a ticket for the first two hours—simply display your Blue Badge and set your arrival time.

Please help us spread the word so everyone who can benefit knows about it. 😊

06/03/2026

Important Message for Our Patients:

Unfortunately, due to exceptional GP sickness today, we are experiencing a significant shortage of Doctors. If your issue is not urgent and can safely wait, we would be very grateful if you could contact us next week when we hope to have our full GP team back in place.

Thank you for your patience and understanding, and we sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused.

24/02/2026

📢 Important Notice – Temporary Closure for Staff Training

Our surgery will be closed from 1:00pm on Wednesday 25th February for essential staff training.

🕗 We will reopen as normal at 8:00am on Thursday 26th February.

💻 Please note: Our online triage forms will also close at 1:00pm on Wednesday.

If you need medical assistance during this time:
📞 Call us as usual on 01803 832212 and you will be transferred to our out-of-hours service who will be happy to help.

🚨 In a life-threatening emergency, please call 999 immediately.

Thank you for your understanding and we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

19/02/2026

****** IMPORTANT NOTICE ******
Surgery Closure:
A reminder to all of our patients that the surgery will be closed from 13:00 on Wednesday 25th February 2026 for staff training.
For urgent ‘on the day’ issues please call the surgery on 01803 832212 and your call will be automatically diverted to the Out of Hours service that will be supporting us during this closure. The surgery will reopen on Thursday 26th February at 08.30am.
Thank you

12/02/2026

Torbay and South Devon Enhanced Access

05/02/2026

A quick note about messages from the surgery

From time to time, we may send you a text message or short questionnaire. These are an important part of how we look after your health

They help us:

• Make sure your treatment is still right for you
• Keep an eye on long-term conditions
• Spot any concerns early

If you receive a message from us, please try to read it and respond when you can.

If you’re ever unsure about a message or need help responding, please don’t hesitate to contact the surgery.

Thank you for working with us to keep you well

18/12/2025

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/

18/12/2025

🎄 Christmas & New Year Opening Hours – Dartmouth Medical Practice 🎄

Dartmouth Medical Practice will be closed on Thursday 25th and Friday 26th December, reopening at 8:00am on Monday 29th December.

We will also be closed on Thursday 1st January, reopening at 8:00am on Friday 2nd January.

To avoid any delays over the festive period, please ensure you order repeat prescriptions in good time.

If you have a medical concern that cannot wait until we reopen, please call NHS 111 or our usual number 01803 832212 to be directed to the out-of-hours service.
⚠️ This number is not for emergencies. If you have an emergency, please call 999.

🎅 We would like to wish all of our patients a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 🎉

04/12/2025

05/11/2025

November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.