With the ongoing COVID 19 outbreak, we have had to adapt the way we work in order to continue to provide our patients with the healthcare they need. In order … [continue] Coronavirus update – How to access healthcare at the surgery
Sidmouth, One of the top performers in delivering the COVID-19 Vaccine
Thank you to all our staff, volunteers and patients for their support. This was a team effort! https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9299781/Coronavirus-UK-60-people-Isle-Wight-jab.html We would also like to thank patients for their charitable donations. This … [continue] Sidmouth, One of the top performers in delivering the COVID-19 Vaccine
How to Cope with life in ‘lockdown’ – Free online course
Managing long-term physical or mental illness can e stressful tiring and incredibly lonely at the best of times, but now more than ever. However, there is help! The HOPE programme … [continue] How to Cope with life in ‘lockdown’ – Free online course
HOMS Primary Care Mental Health Team…. Coming soon!
Honiton Surgery, Sid Valley Practice & Coleridge Medical Centre are launching a brand new Primary Care Mental Health Team. This pioneering service will work across the surgeries providing support to … [continue] HOMS Primary Care Mental Health Team…. Coming soon!
Press Release Covid 19 Vaccinations
Press Release 18/12/20 Dr Ross Dell, Beacon Medical Centre Yesterday a team of Doctors and Nurses from Sid Valley Practice began the task of vaccinating our most vulnerable elderly … [continue] Press Release Covid 19 Vaccinations
COVID-19 VACCINATION FROM 14TH OF DECEMBER 2020
You may have heard through national media reports that GPs will start COVID-19 vaccination of priority groups (over 80s) from Dec 14. Please note NHS staff will contact patients who … [continue] COVID-19 VACCINATION FROM 14TH OF DECEMBER 2020
Extension of Flu Vaccination Programme to 50-64 Year Olds
You will be aware of the media coverage this morning announcing the arrangements for the flu immunisation programme for 50-64 year olds from 1st of December 2020. You can either … [continue] Extension of Flu Vaccination Programme to 50-64 Year Olds
TELEPHONE CALL RECORDING
From the 13th of November 2020 calls to and from the surgery are recorded and processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation 2016 and the Data Protection Act … [continue] TELEPHONE CALL RECORDING
5th November COVID-19 Lockdown
The surgery is reviewing the recent information regarding the Prime Ministers announcement on Saturday the 31st October 2020 in respect of the planned lockdown which takes effect from Thursday the … [continue] 5th November COVID-19 Lockdown
Beacon Development Update
The practice is working with our patient group on plans for surgery expansion. 3 working groups have been set up to provide the best results for patients. Survey Feedback – … [continue] Beacon Development Update
Beacon Planning Application Launch
The planning application for the Beacon extension has been submitted. https://planning.eastdevon.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=QHFGINGHH1100&activeTab=summary
Healthwatch to help engage with patients
Healthwatch Devon are trying to reach harder to find patients who may not have managed to respond to our first survey. https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/SidmouthPCIP
Survey Feedback
Many thanks for all the feedback on the planned development. We have published initial results from the survey on the Beacon Development page.
NHS COVID-19 Tracing App
Healthwatch Devon are helping us with a second survey to try and reach people who may not have managed to respond to our previous survey. They are working engaging local … [continue] NHS COVID-19 Tracing App
Consent Form for Childrens Nasal Flu
Flu Consent Form
Beacon Development Update
The practice would like to thank patients for the great response to our development survey. We are analysing the data and have set up some small groups to work alongside … [continue] Beacon Development Update
Flu Vaccine
You can now book your flu jab! If you are over 65, aged 18-64 with an existing health problem, are pregnant, a carer, or a child aged between 2 and … [continue] Flu Vaccine
Sidmouth Primary Care Improvement Project Update
Thank you to everyone who has completed our Sidmouth Primary Care Improvement Project Survey. We are enormously grateful for all your suggestions and comments including your concerns. We remain committed … [continue] Sidmouth Primary Care Improvement Project Update
Guidance note for patients requesting exemption letters for wearing a face mask.
We understand that patients might feel anxious about the Government’s recent announcements around the use of face masks in various public settings. We hope that the link below provides some … [continue] Guidance note for patients requesting exemption letters for wearing a face mask.
Patient Survey results
We are thrilled to see the results of our latest patient survey, click here to view
Armed Forces Day – Saturday 27th June 2020.
Armed Forces Day is a chance to show support for all the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community: from veterans to currently serving troops, service … [continue] Armed Forces Day – Saturday 27th June 2020.
Cervical Screening Awareness Week 15-21 June 2020.
Cervical Screening Awareness Week Is Here! We know that cervical screening isn’t always easy and that the coronavirus has changed a lot but cervical screening awareness week isn’t one of … [continue] Cervical Screening Awareness Week 15-21 June 2020.
Learning Disability Week 15th to 21st June
The theme of the week is the importance of friendships during lockdown
Carers Week 8th to 14th June 2020
Carers Week is an annual awareness campaign to celebrate and recognise the vital contribution made by the UK’s 6.5 million carers. On behalf of Sid Valley Practice – THANK YOU … [continue] Carers Week 8th to 14th June 2020
eConsult now available
It is now easier than ever to get advice from the surgery. eConsult is a safe and secure way to contact the surgery for clinical advice or administration queries. You … [continue] eConsult now available
Thank you to ‘For the Love of Scrubs’
On behalf of everyone at Sid Valley Practice we would like to say a huge thank you to ‘For the Love of Scrubs – East Devon’ for make us … [continue] Thank you to ‘For the Love of Scrubs’
Blackmore Health Centre closed to protect shielded patients
In order to protect our shielded patients during the COVID 19 pandemic Blackmore Health Centre is closed for routine appointments until further notice. Options for Prescription Requests normally handed in … [continue] Blackmore Health Centre closed to protect shielded patients
Free NHS Health Check for 40-74 Year-Olds
What is an NHS Health Check? The NHS Health Check is a health check-up for adults in England aged 40 to 74. It’s designed to spot early signs of stroke, kidney disease, … [continue] Free NHS Health Check for 40-74 Year-Olds
