Lisson Grove & Woolwell Medical Centre

05/07/2025

Supporting Our Veterans: Every Day

For Armed Forces Day last week, we renewed and relaunched our Veterans Support webpage, bringing together local and national services that can make a real difference for veterans and their families.

From mental health services and housing help to financial advice and community support, it’s all in one place: Check out our Veterans Support page: https://lissonwell.co.uk/veterans/

If you or someone in your family has served, let us know. Whether you’re a veteran, still serving, or supporting someone who is, please tell us. There may be additional support available, and we are here to help you access it.

Because at Lissonwell, our commitment to veterans does not stop when the banners come down. We are here all year round.

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03/07/2025

Job Advert: Practice Nurse - Maternity Cover

We are seeking an experienced Practice Nurse to join our friendly GP surgery team on a maternity cover basis, starting in September 2025. This is a key role within the clinical team and we are looking for someone confident and competent in delivering high-quality care in a busy general practice setting.

The role is ideally full-time (36 hours over 4 days), with working days to include Wednesdays and Fridays. For more information and to apply, check our Vacancies Page: https://lissonwell.co.uk/vacancies/

We look forward to hearing from you.

Application close on midnight Sunday 13th July

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01/07/2025

We’re currently experiencing some shortages within our clinical team, so things may take a little longer than usual today.

We will be prioritising emergencies this afternoon, so if your concern can safely wait until tomorrow, when we expect to be back to full strength, we’d really appreciate your patience.

However, if you need help urgently today, please don’t hesitate to get in touch - we’re here and will prioritise as best we can.
Thank you for your understanding.

25/06/2025

Did you know you can view your test results in the NHS App? 📲

Quick and easy access to your blood tests, scans and more from your online GP record. The NHS App puts this information right at your fingertips, anytime and anywhere.

Download the NHS App or visit www.nhs.uk/nhs-app to get started today. Stay informed, it’s just a few taps away.

Download the NHS App, or open the NHS website in a web browser, to set up and log in to your NHS account. Owned and run by the NHS, your NHS account is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services online.

17/06/2025

(This was Tuesday 17th - now all back to normal - thank you for your patience.)

We’re currently experiencing some staff sickness within our clinical team, so things may take a little longer than usual today.

If your concern can safely wait until tomorrow, when we expect to be back to full strength, we’d really appreciate your patience.

However, if you need help urgently today, please don’t hesitate to get in touch – we’re here and will prioritise as best we can.

Thank you for your understanding.

16/06/2025

Job Advert: General Maintenance Operative (Handyperson / Caretaker)

Are you practical and reliable? Do you enjoy hands-on work?

We’re looking for a General Maintenance Operative to help keep our GP surgery buildings safe, functional and looking their best. This is a varied and active role, ideal for someone who takes pride in keeping things running smoothly.

You’ll be working across five local surgery sites on a rotating basis. From putting up noticeboards and doing small repairs and larger projects to supporting with compliance checks and helping us set-up for events like flu clinics, no two days will be the same.

Key details:
• Multi-site role: working across five surgeries (travel required)
• Mixed reactive and proactive work both inside and outside
• You’ll need your own tools – practices can order consumables
• You'll be working around patients, staff and rooms in use
• Some flexibility for occasional out-of-hours work or overtime

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, is confident working independently and wants to play a key part in maintaining welcoming, well-functioning NHS spaces.

For more details visit:

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09/06/2025

Important Patient Information: Warning About Blue Pills in Plymouth

Three recent deaths in Plymouth have been linked to blue pills potentially sold as Va**um. Local charity Harbour has issued a warning advising people not to take these pills, as they may be extremely dangerous. If you have obtained blue pills (potentially in a blister pack with Arabic writing), taking these pills could result in a fatal overdose. The police are investigating these deaths, which are currently being treated as drug-related and unexplained. Harbour urges anyone who may be affected to carry Naloxone for emergency use, and ideally, don’t use this substance, but if you do, do not use drugs alone, people have a greater chance of surviving when with others.

For more information, harm reduction advice, and access to Naloxone, please visit the Harbour website (https://harbour.org.uk). Patients are encouraged to stay informed and prioritise their safety.

03/06/2025

Just a reminder that we'll be closing our doors today (Tuesday 3rd June) for some essential team training. We won't be gone for long and normal hours will resume first thing tomorrow. If you have an urgent clinical need that cannot wait until we reopen, please call 01752 20555 and our voicemail will direct you. As always, if you have a life threatening emergency please call 999.

We'll be closing our doors on Tuesday 3rd June for some essential team training. We won't be gone for long and normal hours will resume first thing the next day.

We're still here if you need us, if you have an urgent clinical need that cannot wait until we reopen, please call 01752 20555 and our voicemail will direct you. As always, if you have a life threatening emergency please call 999.

Closure from 13:00 Tuesday 3rd June until 08:00 Wednesday 4th June

Thank you for your patience

30/05/2025

The Healthier You programme offers people at risk of type 2 diabetes a lifestyle change
programme.

Participants can choose between face-to-face groups and a digital service.

Check your risk of type 2 diabetes – it could be the most important thing you do today.

https://riskscore.diabetes.org.uk

29/05/2025

We're sharing this alert on behalf of the Devon & Cornwall Alert Team about Cold callers, Plymouth and surrounding areas

"We have been made aware that there may be cold callers offering roof maintenance services in the Plymouth and surrounding areas.

If you want work doing in your home or garden please consider the following advice:
· Don’t agree to work offered by unsolicited doorstep callers.
· Don’t rely on posts or recommendations on social media sites without doing your own research.
· Don’t be swayed by glossy flyers or impressive websites as they may not show the trader’s own work.
· Don’t pay cash or agree to be taken to the bank or immediately transfer money before any work is started.
· Don’t be rushed into making a decision.

Do:
· Get three written quotes from reputable businesses.
· Research the companies you’re looking to use e.g. ask for references and look online.
· Ask friends and family to recommend local traders or search via Buy With Confidence
· Decide who to use in your own time and make sure you have confidence in their skills and abilities.
· Ask to see professional qualifications, public liability insurance and if applicable waste carriers licence.
· Make sure you have full contact details for a tradesperson not just a mobile phone number.
· Check if you’re entitled to your 14-day cooling-off period

If someone knocks on your door and you are not sure, don’t open the door.
If you are concerned someone is at risk, always call the police.
If you are concerned rogue traders are operating in your area, always report it.
If a company claims to be working with a local council, contact the local council yourself to check this is true.
If you have concerns, or have any information please contact Trading Standards or police by phoning 101, if possible, please make a note of any descriptions and vehicle registrations seen.
Please phone 999 if immediate/or a crime is taking place.
Please pass this information on to neighbours and consider displaying on notice boards etc.

22/05/2025

We'll be closing our doors on Tuesday 3rd June for some essential team training. We won't be gone for long and normal hours will resume first thing the next day.

We're still here if you need us, if you have an urgent clinical need that cannot wait until we reopen, please call 01752 20555 and our voicemail will direct you. As always, if you have a life threatening emergency please call 999.

Closure from 13:00 Tuesday 3rd June until 08:00 Wednesday 4th June

Thank you for your patience

20/05/2025

There's another Bank Holiday weekend on the way ☀

The practice will be closed on Monday 26th May, and reopen at normal time on Tuesday 27th May. We hope everyone has a lovely weekend!

For more information about the closure and prescriptions, visit our news page here:

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