Leatside Surgery

21/08/2025

Bank Holiday Closure Posted on 21st August, 2025The surgery will be closed on Monday 25 August for the bank holiday.We will reopen on Tuesday 26 August at 08.00 amIf you need urgent medical advice during the Bank Holiday – please telephone 111.NHS 111 can help if you have an urgent medical problem...

14/08/2025

13/08/2025

13/08/2025

When you find out you are pregnant, you can refer yourself for NHS pregnancy care so you start care with a midwife right away.

Once you sign up online, the maternity team will contact you to book your first appointment with a midwife.

You should do this by the 10th week of pregnancy, if possible, but it’s never too late to start. If you're over 10 weeks, refer yourself as soon as you can.

Start here: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/refer-yourself-for-nhs-pregnancy-care/

08/08/2025

🌟 Flu & COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics🌟

It’s almost time for our annual Flu and COVID-19 vaccination campaign, an important step in keeping our patients healthy this winter.

From Friday, 8th August:
⚫ Look out for a text message with a secure link to book your appointment online.
⚫ If you are unable to use the online booking link, our health navigation team will be ready to help by phone Tuesday to Friday, 2–4pm from Tuesday 12th August onwards.

We know this is a busy time, so we appreciate your patience as call waits may be longer than usual. Please help us by only calling during the booking line hours above.

With over 15,000 patients, we will be sending out messages in batches over the coming weeks, so if yours does not arrive straight away, please do not worry, it is on its way!

All eligible patients will receive a booking link if we have your mobile number or email address. If we don’t have these yet, now is a great time to update your details, it is the fastest way to get your invitation and helps us keep phone lines free for those who may need extra assistance. You can update these details, via our website: https://leatside.co.uk/patient-info/updating-your-details/

Together, we can make this year’s vaccination programme smooth, efficient, and effective. Thank you for doing your part to protect our community!

07/08/2025

01/08/2025

Self refer to TALKWORKS Posted on 1st August, 2025 TALKWORKS is Devon’s NHS Talking Therapies Service. We are a free service for people over the age of 18, who are registered with a GP in Devon.SELF-REFER HERETALKWORKS is not able to offer treatment for all mental health problems and is not a cri....

16/07/2025

Submission to Secretary of State Wes Streeting by LPG regarding Pharmacy Posted on 16th July, 2025The Leatside Patient group have made a submission to the Secretary of State Wes Streeting.You can read it here.

03/07/2025

https://leatside.co.uk/alerts/post-cancer-treatment/

03/07/2025

PROTECT – Dementia Posted on 3rd July, 2025 PROTECTInterested in research to improve brain health and prevent dementia? Sign up to PROTECT at www.protectstudy.org.ukWho can take part?PROTECT is open to anyone aged 40 and over without a diagnosis of dementia. You need to have regular access to a co...

02/07/2025

❗ Missed Appointments Matter – Here's Why ❗

Every week, dozens of GP appointments go to waste because patients simply don’t turn up—and don’t let us know. Patients at Leatside Surgery missed 198 appointments in June 2025. These missed appointments (DNAs) might seem small, but they have a big impact:

➡️ That unused time could have helped someone urgently needing care
➡️ It increases waiting times for everyone
➡️ It puts extra pressure on NHS staff already working flat out
➡️ It costs money that could have been used to help someone who needs care

We understand that things come up—but if you can’t make it, please cancel. It only takes a minute, and it helps us care for more people in our community. You can cancel via the NHSApp, your online login (https://www.nhsapp.service.nhs.uk/login), our online contact form https://accurx.nhs.uk/patient-initiated/l83043, or by calling us 01803 862671.

✅ Let’s work together to make every appointment count.