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If you look after someone who couldn’t manage without your help, you may be an unpaid carer. Our practice is working with Devon Carers to ensure all unpaid carers registered with our surgery receive the best information, advice and support available to them. How do I know if I am an unpaid carer? Do you…

This practice is delighted to be signed up to the Green Impact for Health Toolkit and is actively taking steps to reduce our carbon footprint. Silver Award 2025 We are delighted to have been awarded a Silver award in 2025 The climate emergency is also a health emergency, and health care in the UK contributes…

Last August 2024, Jhoots were evicted for breaching the terms of their lease (non-payment of rent) at Seaton & Colyton Medical Practice. They applied to the court to return and because of the application we were unable to obtain other pharmacy provision whilst the court case was pending. After a recent court Hearing, the Judge has decided…

We have now installed ANPR cameras in our carpark. EVERYTIME you come to the surgery in the car you need to enter your number plate in the computer when you come into the surgery. You must VALIDATE it and CONFIRM it so it will be entered correctly. Please ask if you are unsure. If you…

We are now using an online service to help us manage all of you requests, this includes appointments and admin queries. There is a useful article linked below that explains, step by step, how to use this service.

First Response Service in NHS 111 for mental health crisis People of all ages in Devon can now call 111 when they need mental health support. Those in crisis can dial 111 and select the ‘mental health’ option. Specially trained staff will speak to callers, discuss their urgent needs, and assess the best way to…

The BMA has balloted GPs and a majority have voted in favour of taking action to reduce the burden placed on GP surgeries by increased patient numbers and an increased workload without a proportionate increase in funding. Seaton and Colyton Medical Practice, while recognising the challenges affecting primary care at present, has taken the decision…

Jhoots pharmacy in Seaton is closed until further notice. The local GP Practices will be working hard with patients to change their nominated pharmacy of choice while Jhoots pharmacy remains closed. Please bear with us and the other pharmacies whilst we make these changes.

Have a Long Term Condition or a yearly recall: This year we are implementing a new system for monitoring the health of patients. Every year, any patient with a long-term health condition or recall you will be invited during the month of your birthday for a review appointment with a nurse or HCA. If blood…

We are working collaboratively with our community pharmacies with the new Pharmacy First service which is part of the NHS long term plan to alleviate pressure on GP appointments, offering patients quicker access to healthcare. Patients can obtain prescription medication for common conditions as well as receiving advice and support directly from community pharmacies, reducing…