Kingskerswell & Ipplepen Health Centres

Kingskerswell & Ipplepen Health Centres CQC rated Outstanding GP Practice for patients in Kingskerswell & Ipplepen, Devon.

29/10/2025

Movember is coming up - and we’re calling on everyone who cares about men’s mental health.

Globally, 3 out of 4 suicides are men. That’s 1 man every 60 seconds.
This isn’t just a statistic - it’s someone’s brother, father, partner, or friend 💔🕯️

It’s time to stop the silence. It’s time to unite.

Together, we can:
🧪 Fund life-saving mental health research
📚 Support training and education
🫂 Provide real help for those in crisis

💥 Ready to take action?
👉 Register, grow a Mo, fundraise or simply spread the word:
https://movember.com/register

✊🏽 Let’s change the face of men’s health together.

Black History Month is a time to honour culture, celebrate resilience, and spotlight important health conversations 🧠💬🎯 ...
27/10/2025

Black History Month is a time to honour culture, celebrate resilience, and spotlight important health conversations 🧠💬

🎯 Did you know? People of Black African & Caribbean heritage in the UK are more likely to develop:
🩺 Type 2 diabetes
💢 High blood pressure (hypertension)
❤️‍🩹 And face a higher risk of heart disease, kidney issues & stroke

But knowledge = power 💡💪
Let’s take action together:
🍽️ Eat for your heart & blood sugar (think more veggies, less salt!)
🏃🏽‍♂️ Move that body daily
🧪 Get regular checks - blood pressure & diabetes screenings can be life-saving
🫱🏾‍🫲🏽 Talk to your family - sharing this info could change lives

🧭 Start here:
👉 https://www.diabetes.org.uk/about-diabetes/type-2-diabetes/diabetes-ethnicity

This month, let’s rise together in strength, in knowledge, and in health 🖤✨

24/10/2025

🎗️ ADHD Awareness Month - October is here! Whether you're newly considering ADHD or already navigating life with it - you’re not alone. ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition that can manifest as inattention, impulsivity, hyperactivity, or all three - presenting differently across individuals and across life stages

Seeking clarity? Begin with ADHD UK’s About ADHD page, offering videos from specialists and a self-screener for adults

ADHD UK also hosts peer support groups, expert-led sessions, and an online marketplace of coaches and tools to help with day-to-day challenges

Why it matters:

• Diagnoses are rising - not because ADHD is increasing, but because awareness is growing and stigma is lifting
• But many still wait long months - even years - for NHS assessments - access remains unequal
• Misinformation online can confuse rather than clarify. Trusted sources like ADHD UK are key

Find support and fact‑checked info at:
👉 https://adhduk.co.uk

🎀 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month - a time to learn, support, and advocate for everyone affected 💖Breast cancer...
22/10/2025

🎀 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month - a time to learn, support, and advocate for everyone affected 💖

Breast cancer doesn’t just affect women. Men can get it too. It can also impact transgender people, who may face extra barriers to awareness, diagnosis, and care.

Here’s what to keep in mind:
🩺 Know the signs in everyone - lumps, changes in shape, ni**le changes, skin dimpling
🔍 Men, don’t ignore changes in your chest or ni**le - although less common, breast cancer can still occur in men
🏳️‍⚧️ Trans and nonbinary people: your risks and body may change with hormone therapy or surgeries - always feel empowered to ask for care and checkups

📚 Learn more and find inclusive support:
👉 https://breastcancernow.org
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/breast-cancer-in-men/
👉 https://www.breastcanceruk.org.uk/resource-for-transgender-people/

Let’s make awareness inclusive, supportive, and life-saving 💪

🧡 MS Society South Devon Group – Information Event 🧡Are you affected by Multiple Sclerosis (MS) or interested in finding...
20/10/2025

🧡 MS Society South Devon Group – Information Event 🧡

Are you affected by Multiple Sclerosis (MS) or interested in finding out more about local support and research?

Join the MS Society South Devon Group for an Information Event with a light lunch on:
📅 Friday 28 November, 12:30 – 2:30pm
📍 Newton’s Place (Opposite Asda)
43 Wolborough Street, Newton Abbot, TQ12 1JQ

🎓 Prof Jeremy Hobart and his research team will share early findings from the Smouldering MS (SAW) Project, exploring common symptoms such as:
• Heavy legs
• Veering or stumbling
• Reduced dexterity and arm strength
• Memory or concentration difficulties

The session will also cover next steps in the research and how people can get involved.

📧 Book your free place: nicola.brooks@groups.mssociety.org.uk
📞 Call: 07749 909 931

Living with chronic pain, fatigue, or low-level anxiety and depression?The Help Overcoming Problems Effectively (HOPE) P...
20/10/2025

Living with chronic pain, fatigue, or low-level anxiety and depression?

The Help Overcoming Problems Effectively (HOPE) Programme offers a free, six-week self-management course designed to help individuals focus on what’s important, build confidence, and connect with others facing similar experiences.

📍 Location: Pembroke House Surgery, Paignton
🗓️ Dates: Saturdays - 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st January, 7th & 14th February
⏰ Time: 10:00am – 12:30pm

For more details or to register, visit:
👉 https://myhealth-devon.nhs.uk/local-services/hope-programme/

🌡️💬 Menopause brings change — from hot flushes and mood swings to sleep shifts and brain fog. But with the right informa...
18/10/2025

🌡️💬 Menopause brings change — from hot flushes and mood swings to sleep shifts and brain fog. But with the right information and support, it doesn’t have to be overwhelming 💪🌸

This is your reminder: you’re not alone - and help is just a click away 💻💙

📚 Learn more about symptoms, treatment and support from trusted sources:
👉 NHS: https://ow.ly/3Mkb50XcUqp
👉 How to support someone: https://ow.ly/Au7550XcUqi
👉 Looking after your health: https://ow.ly/k40950XcUqj
👉 How long do symptoms last?: https://ow.ly/MShI50XcUql

Let’s talk, share, and support each other - here's to better understanding and better health 💚

❄️ Stay Well This Winter ❄️Protect yourself and those around you by staying up to date with your vaccinations.💉 If you'r...
16/10/2025

❄️ Stay Well This Winter ❄️

Protect yourself and those around you by staying up to date with your vaccinations.

💉 If you're eligible, make sure you get:
✔️ Flu vaccine
✔️ COVID-19 vaccine
✔️ Pneumococcal or RSV vaccine (if applicable)

🧑‍⚕️ A healthy winter starts with prevention. Don’t wait!

🔍 Search NHS Winter Vaccinations or scan the QR code to check your eligibility and find out more.

A huge thank you to everyone who attended the Flu and COVID Vaccine Day at Ipplepen Health Centre on Saturday 11th Octob...
15/10/2025

A huge thank you to everyone who attended the Flu and COVID Vaccine Day at Ipplepen Health Centre on Saturday 11th October. 👏

🏥 We had 1,130 patients through the door
💉 We gave 1,122 flu vaccines
💉 536 COVID jabs were given
💉 60 people received a pneumo vaccine
💉 A total of 1,658 vaccinations were given

Thank you to all the patients who came along to their appointments, and to the amazing staff who gave up their Saturday to make the day such a success. 💙

🌐✨ Get Online Week 2025 is coming - 20 - 26 October!The UK’s biggest digital inclusion campaign is BACK 🙌💻Whether you’re...
13/10/2025

🌐✨ Get Online Week 2025 is coming - 20 - 26 October!
The UK’s biggest digital inclusion campaign is BACK 🙌💻

Whether you’re brand new to the internet or want to level up your skills, this week is all about helping people feel safer, smarter, and more confident online 🧠💪

💡 Why it matters:
✅ Book GP appointments
✅ Manage your money online
✅ Apply for work or access training
✅ Stay connected with family & friends
✅ 97% of attendees say they learn something new! 📈

👥 Who’s being left behind?
• Older people
• Low-income households
• Job seekers
• People without access to devices or data
• Anyone unsure where to begin

🎁 Good Things Foundation can help with:
📱 National Device Bank (free refurbished tech): https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/our-services/national-device-bank
📶 National Databank (free mobile data): https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/our-services/national-databank
🖥️ Learn My Way (free beginner courses): https://www.learnmyway.com/

🎉 How to get involved:
📢 Spread the word in your community
👨‍💻 Help someone get started
📍 Find your local centre or digital hub: https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org

12/10/2025

🧠💥 What is Rheumatoid Arthritis? Professor David Scott, Consultant Rheumatologist, explains it clearly:

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune condition that primarily affects the joints - especially in the hands and feet 🙌🦶. It can cause pain, swelling, stiffness, and fatigue, and it can deeply impact daily life 😓

But here’s the good news - with the right treatment and support, RA doesn’t have to define you. You can still work, stay active, and live well 💪🌈

📚 Learn more and find support:
👉 https://ow.ly/gxAI50X9Hgj
👉 https://ow.ly/GeLY50X9Hf1

👉 https://ow.ly/KWQC50X9Hfj

You are not alone 💙

🧠💬 This World Mental Health Day, let’s take a moment to check in on each other - a simple conversation can make a world ...
10/10/2025

🧠💬 This World Mental Health Day, let’s take a moment to check in on each other - a simple conversation can make a world of difference 🌍❤️

Here’s how to support someone who might be struggling:
1️⃣ Find a quiet space with no distractions - be fully present 🤝
2️⃣ Listen without interrupting and ask thoughtful questions 👂❓
3️⃣ Ask how you can help - it might be booking a GP appointment, helping with chores, or just being there 🫶

📱 Remember: social media isn’t always real.
Feeling low? It’s OK to log off. It’s OK to not be OK all the time.
Less screen time = more time to breathe, reflect, and reset 🌿💚

💡 Mental health matters every day.
Small actions = BIG impact.

📖 Learn more and find support here:
👉 https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/

Banish harmful habits such as smoking, drugs and drinking to feel better: https://patient.info/features/healthy-living

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School Road
Kingskerswell
TQ125DJ

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Monday 8:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 6pm
Thursday 8:30am - 6pm
Friday 8:30am - 6pm

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+441803874450

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