Lisson Grove & Woolwell Medical Centre

04/05/2026

Testicular cancer is most common in men aged 15 to 49. It usually only affects one testicle, but it can affect both.

It's important to know what is normal for you and to contact your GP practice if you spot anything you’re worried about.

Find more information ➡️ https://nhs.uk/conditions/testicular-cancer/

02/05/2026

We'll be closing our doors on Tuesday 2nd 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 2nd June until 08:00 Wednesday 3rd June

Thank you for your patience

30/04/2026

April is IBS Awareness Month, but support doesn't end with April.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a condition that causes symptoms like stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhoea and constipation.

It can be very frustrating to live with and have a big impact on your everyday life.

Find out more ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/irritable-bowel-syndrome-ibs/

28/04/2026

Did you know you can contact us online? (As well as by phone or in person, you can still contact us offline too!).

The online form on our website or in the NHS App is a quick and easy way for you to send your symptoms and requests straight to us as your GP practice.

Tap it, type it and we’ll take care of it.

Find out more ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/gps/using-an-online-form-to-contact-your-gp-surgery/

26/04/2026

NHS bowel cancer screening kits are offered to everyone aged between 50 and 74.

They can help find cancer early, before you even have any symptoms. And the earlier cancer is found, the easier it can be to treat.

When your kit arrives, put it by the loo. Don’t put it off.

Let someone else know they should send their kit back – especially as April is Bowel Cancer Awareness month.

https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/bowel-cancer-screening/

24/04/2026

Interested in getting involved? 🩵

Our Patient Liaison Group (PLG) is actively involved in deciding how the practice and the services it provides should develop. The group meets a few times a year to exchange updates and ideas with practice representatives to work together to develop and improve services for all.

Anyone and everyone is welcome to join the group, as long as you are registered with the practice and interested in working together to make positive changes for the practice and our patients (including you!)

We want to hear from you, we want to work with you, we want to improve for you.

Find out more➡️https://lissonwell.co.uk/patient-liaison-group/

Practice Website for Lisson Grove & Woolwell Medical Centres

22/04/2026

The bowel cancer screening programme now includes everyone over the age of 50.

You’ll automatically be sent an NHS Bowel Screening Kit when you become eligible. Regular screening can detect early signs of bowel cancer, even before symptoms appear. Make sure that you return your NHS Bowel Screening Kit when you become eligible. It’s the most important post you’ll receive.

Completing the bowel cancer screening kit is easier than you think. It can be completed in the privacy of your own bathroom using the simple step by step instructions on the box



Find out more ➡ https://peninsulacanceralliance.nhs.uk/bowel-cancer-screening/

Bowel Cancer Screening If you're aged 50 to 74 and registered with a GP in England, you will now be invited to completed a bowel cancer screening test every two years, as you become eligible. You do not need to contact your GP or local hospital as this is an automatic process. If you are

19/04/2026

Children are heading back to school this week. But is your child well enough to go in?

From sore throats and earaches to high temperatures and tummy bugs – it's not always easy to know what to do.

But the NHS website is here to help. Click for some help and advice.

➡️ https://nhs.uk/live-well/is-my-child-too-ill-for-school

18/04/2026

We are seeking a Medicines Coordinator (Maternity Cover) to join our Primary Care Network Medicines Service Hub. This is a key administrative role supporting safe and effective medicines and prescription processes across practices in the PCN, working closely with pharmacists, clinical teams, practices and community pharmacies.

It’s a great opportunity for someone with strong admin and customer service skills who enjoys working in a busy, supportive team. This is a 9–12 month role, mainly based at the Pharmacy Hub with some travel across PCN sites. Healthcare experience is a bonus, but not essential as full training is provided

If you’re interested, or know someone who might be, take a look at our vacancies page (https://lissonwell.co.uk/vacancies/) or send a CV and covering letter to: d-icb.lissonwellsecure@nhs.net

Closing date: 23rd April

Practice Website for Lisson Grove & Woolwell Medical Centres

16/04/2026

Just tap the app to easily request your repeat prescription.

You can do more with the NHS App than you realise. Discover what else you can do today.

📱Tap the NHS App.

15/04/2026

We have 40 venues across Devon all located on a bus route and with disabled access.
It is important to attend your eye screening appointment, if the date, time or location of your appointment is not suitable, please contact us, we will do our best to rearrange a more suitable appointment.

01392 241000

Alternatively, if you are registered with the NHS app, you can use your log in details to access our patient portal where you will be able to view your previous screening results as well as book or rebook your diabetic eye screening appointment. - https://portal.devondesp.co.uk/login.html

A downloadable list of our venues is available on our website: https://www.inhealthgroup.com/diabetic-eye-screening/contact-and-locations/

You can also see where your closest venue is through our interactive map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=19GQXL944oGT-EygUVCD54rXyOUQI5c0&ll=50.75452632033655%2C-3.6908074000000113&z=9

14/04/2026

1 in 8 men will get prostate cancer. That’s a dad, uncle, brother, partner or best mate.

Check your risk in 30 seconds with Prostate Cancer UK’s online risk checker and share with your loved ones.

➡️ prostatecanceruk.org/risk-checker

It's the most common cancer in men, but most men with early prostate cancer don't have symptoms. Find out about your risk now.