Chelston Hall Medical Surgery

17/09/2025

19/08/2025

Advance Notice - August Bank Holiday

We will be closed on Bank Holiday Monday 25th August 2025. Please ensure that you order and collect your repeat medicines in plenty of time so that you do not run out.
If you need urgent medical advice or direction when we are closed, please call 111 or go online to: https://111.nhs.uk/ . ALWAYS continue to use 999 for life-threatening emergencies.
For a full list of pharmacies open in the southwest over the Bank Holiday follow the link: https://www.england.nhs.uk/south/info-professional/pharm-info/pharmacy-opening-hours/?fbclid=IwAR39A5fWY6SfywhuvfIadiNYx30F-qJg4tQAtIYLKk4hjqCZpa5p0MwETxE

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15/07/2025

Weight Loss Injections - IMPORTANT UPDATE

Important Update: Weight Loss Injections (Tirzepatide – Mounjaro®)

You may have seen in the news that a new medication called tirzepatide (Mounjaro®) has been approved by the NHS to help support weight loss in certain patients living with obesity.

While national guidance (from NICE) now recommends tirzepatide as part of a supported weight management programme, most GP practices – including ours – are currently unable to prescribe this medication for weight loss.

Who is eligible?

In the initial phase, NHS England is prioritising access for people with the greatest medical need. This means you must meet all of the following criteria:

A BMI of 40 or more, and
At least four diagnosed health conditions linked to obesity from the following list:

Type 2 diabetes
High blood pressure (hypertension)
Cardiovascular disease
Obstructive sleep apnoea
High cholesterol or other lipid conditions (dyslipidaemia)
Over time, eligibility may expand, but currently very few people qualify.

What’s happening now?

Most local NHS areas (called ICBs) are still developing services and pathways for how and where tirzepatide will be offered. This includes setting up the wraparound care required to support safe and effective weight loss (such as dietary advice and behavioural support).

What should I do?

Please don’t contact the GP practice for a prescription at this time – we are unable to prescribe tirzepatide for weight loss until the local NHS service is up and running.

We will update this page when more information becomes available and local access is confirmed.

In the meantime there are other options:
You may wish to explore the NHS Better Health program: https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/
Or the NHS Digital Weight Management Programme if you have a BMI over 30, along with diabetes, high blood pressure, or both.
If you are from a Black, Asian or other ethnic minority background, the BMI limit is lower at 27.5, as health risks like type 2 diabetes can start at a lower weight:
https://www.england.nhs.uk/digital-weight-management/how-to-access-the-programme/

Thank you for your understanding

The NHS Digital Weight Management Programme could help you if you are living with obesity and also have diabetes, high blood pressure, or both. If this is you, you could benefit from this 12-week programme. It’s free and easily available via a smartphone, tablet, or computer. How to start the prog...

05/07/2025

Practice Closure for Essential Staff Training - Wednesday 9th July 2025

We would like to inform our patients that both Chelston and Barton sites will be closed from 12.30pm on Wednesday 9th July 2025 until 8.30am on Thursday 10th July 2025 for Essential Staff Training.

NOTE: this does not affect appointments for Enhanced Access during the evening of the 9th July 2025

If you need to contact the Practice during this time you will be directed to an alternative service who will be able to assist you with your medical needs. Your local pharmacy will also be able to help with medical advice.

ALWAYS use 999 for life-threatening emergencies.

Thank you.

05/07/2025

Weight Loss Injections - IMPORTANT UPDATE
Important Update: Weight Loss Injections (Tirzepatide – Mounjaro®)

You may have seen in the news that a new medication called tirzepatide (Mounjaro®) has been approved by the NHS to help support weight loss in certain patients living with obesity.

While national guidance (from NICE) now recommends tirzepatide as part of a supported weight management programme, most GP practices – including ours – are currently unable to prescribe this medication for weight loss.

Who is eligible?

In the initial phase, NHS England is prioritising access for people with the greatest medical need. This means you must meet all of the following criteria:

A BMI of 40 or more, and
At least four diagnosed health conditions linked to obesity from the following list:
Type 2 diabetes
High blood pressure (hypertension)
Cardiovascular disease
Obstructive sleep apnoea
High cholesterol or other lipid conditions (dyslipidaemia)
Over time, eligibility may expand, but currently very few people qualify.

What’s happening now?

Most local NHS areas (called ICBs) are still developing services and pathways for how and where tirzepatide will be offered. This includes setting up the wraparound care required to support safe and effective weight loss (such as dietary advice and behavioural support).

What should I do?

Please don’t contact the GP practice for a prescription at this time – we are unable to prescribe tirzepatide for weight loss until the local NHS service is up and running.
We will update this page when more information becomes available and local access is confirmed.

In the meantime there are other options:
You may wish to explore the NHS Better Health program: https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/
Or the NHS Digital Weight Management Programme if you have a BMI over 30, along with diabetes, high blood pressure, or both.
If you are from a Black, Asian or other ethnic minority background, the BMI limit is lower at 27.5, as health risks like type 2 diabetes can start at a lower weight:
https://www.england.nhs.uk/digital-weight-management/how-to-access-the-programme/

Thank you for your understanding.

The NHS Digital Weight Management Programme could help you if you are living with obesity and also have diabetes, high blood pressure, or both. If this is you, you could benefit from this 12-week programme. It’s free and easily available via a smartphone, tablet, or computer. How to start the prog...

21/05/2025

COVID SPRING BOOSTER
The Spring covid campaign is coming to an end.
If you have not had the vaccine and still want it, there is a walk-in clinic at Croft Hall Surgery on Wednesday 28th May, 9am -12.30pm & 1pm - 4pm.
No appointment necessary. The address is: 19 Croft Rd, Torquay, TQ2 5UA.
Please note: Croft Hall has a car park accessible for patients.

Who should have the COVID-19 vaccine
The COVID-19 vaccine is recommended for people at increased risk from COVID-19.

You may be offered a COVID-19 vaccine if you:
*are aged 75 or over (including those who will be 75 by 17 June 2025)
*are aged 6 months to 74 years and have a weakened immune system because of a health condition or treatment
*live in a care home for older adults
For further information

NHS information about the COVID-19 vaccine, including what the vaccine helps protect against, who should have it and when, how to get it and side effects.

12/05/2025

Happy International Nurses’ Day!

Thank you to all our amazing nurses for the care and support you provide to patients every day. 💙

Nurses lead innovation, drive improvements, and champion better care for patients, families, and communities. Learn more about a career in nursing: https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/we-are-the-nhs/nursing-careers

02/05/2025

May Bank Holidays

We will be closed on Bank Holiday Monday 5th May 2025 and Bank Holiday 26th May 2025.

If you need urgent medical advice or direction when we are closed, please call 111 or go online to: https://111.nhs.uk/ . ALWAYS continue to use 999 for life-threatening emergencies.

For a full list of pharmacies open in the southwest over the Bank Holiday follow the link:
https://www.england.nhs.uk/south/info-professional/pharm-info/pharmacy-opening-hours/?fbclid=IwAR39A5fWY6SfywhuvfIadiNYx30F-qJg4tQAtIYLKk4hjqCZpa5p0MwETxE

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