Mount Pleasant Health Centre Exeter

25/11/2025

Don’t Miss Your Cervical Screening Appointment! 💛

Since July 2025, women aged 25 to 49 who test negative for HPV, meaning they are at very low risk of cervical cancer over the next 10 years, will safely be invited every 5 years for a Cervical Screening appointment rather than every 3 years.

If you missed your last screening appointment, book an appointment with your GP today. Learn more 👉 https://www.mountpleasanthealthcentre.co.uk/cervical-screening/

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Information on NHS cervical screening, including: why we offer cervical screening, who we offer it to, what HPV and cervical cancer are, what happens at a sc...

21/11/2025

Most falls are preventable, and by making a few simple steps, you can make a difference in keeping you and your loved ones safe. 🤗

Top Tips for Reducing Falls
✅ Stay active: strength and balance exercises keep your muscles and reflexes strong.
✅ Check your home: Remove trip hazards, improve lighting, secure rugs, and keep pathways clear.
✅ Get your vision checked: Event small changes in vision can affect balance.
✅ Wear proper footwear: Supportive, non-slip shoes help with stability.

Share our top tips with others!
Lets work together to prevent falls and keep our friends, family and loved ones safe and strong. 💪

20/11/2025

Feel healthier, lose weight and find new favourites with a little help from BetterHealthNHS

Download the free NHS Weight Loss Plan to get started 👉 www.nhs.uk/better-health/lose-weight

19/11/2025

🎉 New to Exeter? Welcome! 🏡💙
We’re your local NHS GP practice — and we’re accepting new patients!

👩‍⚕️ Register with us to receive:
✅ Same-day urgent appointments
✅ Evening appointments
✅ Health and wellbeing support
✅ On-site pharmacy
✅ Travel vaccinations and advice
✅ Online consultations

Fill out our registration form - it takes less than 10 minutes! https://www.mountpleasanthealthcentre.co.uk/how-to-register/

📍 Find us: https://maps.app.goo.gl/JD6maGctTiLWui6r9
📞 Call us: 01392 255722
🔗 Website: www.mountpleasanthealthcentre.co.uk

18/11/2025

Protect Yourself This Winter - Get Your Flu Vaccine 💉😷

A flu vaccination is the best way to stay protected this Winter.
If you're aged 65 and over, or 18-65 in a clinical risk group, then you can get a flu vaccination for free!

To book an appointment, please call 01392 255722 or fill out an eConsult on our website: https://mountpleasanthealthcentre.webgp.com/

Learn more 👉 https://www.mountpleasanthealthcentre.co.uk/news/flu-covid-vaccinations-autumn-2025/

Don't let flu ruin your plans. Book you appointment today!

17/11/2025

November is COPD Awareness Month! 💙

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) affects millions, and often some people don't know they have it.

Early signs like coughing, wheezing, or getting out of breath easily is often mistaken as part of getting older, but early detection and proper treatment can greatly improve quality of life.

What are the symptoms?
🌬️ Shortness of breath
😮‍💨 A persistent cough with phlegm that doesn’t go away
🤒 Frequent chest infections
💨 Persistent wheezing

See your GP if you have persistent symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Learn more about COPD on our website 👉 https://www.mountpleasanthealthcentre.co.uk/news/copd-awareness-month/

14/11/2025

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a term used to describe conditions that cause severe tummy pain and diarrhoea.

Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are the main types of IBD — both are long-term conditions but there are treatments available to help.

Find more information ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/inflammatory-bowel-disease/

13/11/2025

❗️ SCAM ALERT - PLEASE READ ❗️
NHS patients are being threatened with being removed from their GP surgeries in a new, frightening phone call that's spreading across the UK. The public is being urged to stay alert following reports of a new scam in which fraudsters impersonate receptionists and doctors in automated fake phone calls.

The calls appear to come from a UK mobile number. They claim that patients must update their GP records and hand over personal information or risk being struck off their practice.

These calls are not genuine, however. The NHS will never contact patients by phone to demand updates to their records, threaten removal from a GP list, or request personal or financial information.

In an 'Important Patient Alert' issued by the NHS, the health service said: "We have been made aware of recent scam phone calls where individuals are falsely claiming to be from our GP practice. In these calls, the scammer may say that if you do not 'update your records' over the phone, you will be removed from the practice list.

"They may ask for personal information, such as your address, NHS number, or bank details. Please be assured that we will only call you from our official practice phone number. If you’re unsure, you can always hang up and call us back using the number listed on our website.

"We will never threaten to remove you from our patient list during a phone call unless our zero-tolerance policy has been breached, and never due to your not sharing information. We will never ask for your financial information."

Please remain vigilant and if you're not sure, please hang up and call the phone number listed on our website.

Thank you

👉 https://www.mountpleasanthealthcentre.co.uk/

13/11/2025

💬 Have Your Say!
We want to make sure our services truly reflect the needs of our patients, and your voice can make a difference.

Join our Patient Participation Group (PPG) to:
✨ Share your experiences and ideas to help us improve care
✨ Help shape new patient focused projects and improvements
✨ Stay updated and give feedback on changes within the practice
✨ Be part of a friendly group helping shape the future of our services

Our PPG meets regularly and welcomes patients who are:
▪️ Registered at Mount Pleasant Health Centre
▪️ Aged 16+

Whether you join meetings regularly or just now and then, your input is valued.

👉 Interested? Join us today: https://www.mountpleasanthealthcentre.co.uk/volunteers/patient-participation-group/

Together, we can shape the future of our services for our patients and community. 💙

12/11/2025

Let’s Talk About Scabies!
Scabies is an itchy rash caused by mites. The mites spread from person to person during close skin contact. Anyone can get scabies, and it should be treated quickly to avoid it spreading.

What should I do?
✅ Seek advice from a Pharmacist for diagnosis and treatment
✅ Wash bedding, clothing, and towels in hot water (60 degrees Celsius or higher)
✅ Avoid close contact with others until treatment is complete

Do not ignore the itch. Early treatment helps prevent spreading it to others.

Learn more about Scabies on our website 👉 https://www.mountpleasanthealthcentre.co.uk/news/what-are-scabies/

11/11/2025

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month! 🫁

Lung Cancer is the third most common cancer in the UK and the leading cause of cancer deaths, but detecting it early can save lives.

Know the signs:
▪️A persistent cough that lasts for 3 weeks or more
▪️Shortness of breath
▪️Chest infections that keep coming back
▪️Unexplained weight loss or fatigue

If you notice any of these symptoms, then book an appointment with your GP.

Learn more about Lung Cancer here 👉 https://www.mountpleasanthealthcentre.co.uk/news/lung-cancer-awareness-month/

11/11/2025

Today we remember those who tragically lost their lives to safeguard our freedom ❤️
On this important day we want to make serving personnel due to leave the military, reservists, armed forces veterans and their families aware of Op COURAGE - the Veterans Mental Health & Wellbeing Service. 🧠💬

Op COURAGE can help you and your family with a range of support and treatment, including:
▪️ helping you transition from military to civilian life by providing mental health care with Defence Medical Services (DMS).
▪️ helping you recognise and treat early signs of mental health problems, as well as more advanced mental health conditions and psychological trauma.
▪️ providing support and treatment for substance misuse and addictions.
▪️ helping you to access other NHS mental health services if you need them, such as finding an NHS talking therapies service and eating disorder services.
▪️ liaising with charities and local organisations to support your wider health and wellbeing needs, such as help with housing, relationships, finances and employment.
▪️ supporting armed forces families affected by mental health problems, including helping them to access local services.

You can contact Op COURAGE by calling 0300 034 9986 or emailing mevs.mhm@nhs.net

Mount Pleasant Health Centre also has a designated clinical lead responsible for overseeing Op COURAGE.

To learn more about Op COURAGE, please visit our website 👉 https://www.mountpleasanthealthcentre.co.uk/news/op-courage-the-veterans-mental-health-and-wellbeing-service/

WE WILL REMEMBER THEM.

“When you go home, tell them of us and say; for their tomorrow, we gave our today.”

Op COURAGE is a mental health and wellbeing service developed by veterans, for veterans. It doesn’t matter how long you served for or when you left.

If you find life difficult after leaving the UK Armed Forces, face struggles with mental health, and live in England, Op COURAGE is here to help.

Find out more information, visit www.nhs.uk/opcourage