Mayfield Medical Centre

24/10/2025

Struggling with anxiety? You’re not alone.

Join this Managing Anxiety Workshop, a free, online session to help you understand anxiety better, how it impacts daily life, and tools to manage it.

📅 Thursday 30th October 2025
🕒 2pm ‑ 4pm
📍 Online via Zoom

Let’s tackle anxiety together. Register now and take a step toward feeling more in control: https://bit.ly/3Fxabdq

24/10/2025

See below for information about help for parents and carers of children and young people struggling with mental health

22/10/2025

Alzheimer's Society and Dementia Friends, October newsletter 📖

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21/10/2025

Carers Celebration Event takes place from 10.00am on Saturday, 22nd November.
Details can be found in the latest Signposts for Carers Newsletter (link below). https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk/uploads/signposts-autumn-2025.pdf?last-updated=20251016
Torbay Carers

21/10/2025

Please see below for details of the annual Autism Ambassadors event on 7th November 2025 at the Livermead Hotel.
If you are on the Autism spectrum, or suspect you might be, or support someone who is, personally or professionally, this event is for you!

15/10/2025

Exercising with others isn’t just fun, it’s powerful.

Group sessions improve consistency, boost motivation, and provide a sense of belonging.

In Torbay there are lots of group exercises to suit all needs and abilities.

If you would like to find an exercise to suit you and your needs our Social Prescribing team can help.
Contact the surgery, complete an online form
Social Prescribing – Mayfield Medical Centre https://share.google/wQFzymEwFZnLxgfjt or email us at pbpcn.socialprescribing@nhs.net (include your GP surgery, name and DOB on your email)

14/10/2025

Autism Awareness Session 🧠

Saturday 25th October
10.30am – 11.30am

Brixham Laboratories
Freshwater Quarry
TQ5 8BA

Awareness session with Adrian Kandes, a successful lecturer working in Torbay. Adrain will be sharing his experiences as well as answering any questions you might have. The session is a great way to further understand additional challenges when needing to access help and support.

“I share my story as a late diagnosed autistic adult and discuss my dyslexia and ADHD explaining how they intersect and the complexities this creates. I then separate myths from facts, model correct terminology, describe what it can feel like, and other practical ways you can help”
Adrian Kandes.

This is a free session, but small voluntary donation towards our room hire is appreciated.

Places are limited so please contact Jen at healthymindstorbay@proton.me to reserve spot.

Free parking in the staff carpark at the labs is available.

14/10/2025

🌟 Last few spaces! 🌟

The next virtual HOPE Programme for Chronic Pain , fatigue and low level anxiety and depression starts on Monday 3 November (online via Microsoft Teams).

HOPE (Help Overcoming Problems Effectively) is a friendly, free, 6-week course that helps people build confidence, manage stress, and feel more in control of life with a long-term health condition (carers welcome too).

✅ Live, interactive sessions
✅ Small supportive group
✅ Practical tools you can use straight away

Grab your spot now: https://myhealth-devon.nhs.uk/local-services/hope-programme/hope-programme-courses/virtual-hope/

Questions? Email: hope.devom@nhs.net call: 01803 320696

14/10/2025

'Looking after your Mental Health as a Carer' workshop

TOMORROW - Wednesday, 15th October in Room 12 at Paignton Library. 10.00am - 12.00pm.

To register, please follow this link:

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk/services/carers-service/courses-for-carers/

or contact 01803 208455.

10/10/2025

Did you know you can manage your healthcare easily and securely from your phone or tablet using the NHS App?

Here’s what you can do:
📱 Book and cancel GP appointments – like blood tests.
💊 Order repeat prescriptions
📄 View your medical records and test results – like blood results and smear results.
💉 Check your vaccination history
🏥 See your NHS number
📖 Get health advice and check symptoms
🧾 Receive messages and updates from your GP practice

It’s simple, safe, and available 24/7 — no waiting on the phone!

✅ Download the NHS App today from the App Store or Google Play.

09/10/2025

What’s in a Winter Warmth Pack? ❄️
You’ll find a cosy blanket, hot water bottle, thermos flask, hand warmers, thermal hat, gloves and socks - and even a home thermometer!

These packs are designed to help those struggling to stay warm this winter, offering simple ways to keep comfortable and safe at home.

Visit the Energy Advice Centre at Parkfield House in Paignton (Tuesdays, 10am-3pm) to collect yours and get free energy-saving advice to help you stay warm and well this winter. 💙