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I’m going to drop a little bombshell and tell you all that I have submitted my pension paperwork and plan to retire in September.. And hopefully move to France  “Why?” … [continue] Dr Dylan Watkins

The Leat is distributed for the patients of Leatside Surgery by the patient group to provide information and news about what is happening at Leatside and also in the wider … [continue] The Leat – Patient Newsletter

Waiting list information on the NHS App From 30 January 2024, the NHS App will show the mean (average) waiting time to patients referred into a speciality at NHS acute … [continue] New to the NHS App

Anyone who is pregnant or has had a baby and lives in Torbay and South Devon can now call a new maternity hotline if you need urgent medical advice and … [continue] Maternity hotline if you need urgent medical advice and help from a midwife.

There is no specific cure for stomach bugs such as Norovirus. Stay hydrated Take Paracetamol Prevent spread Stay at home for 2 days after symptoms clear.

A helping hand this winter. Self care, your pharmacy, your GP, MIU, 111, and Emergency 999 are your helping hand this winter. Please see below for the most appropriate service … [continue] A helping hand this winter

Even a minor illness can feel dramatic. So whether it’s a cough or cold, an itchy eye or earache, for expert advice speak to your pharmacist.  

The Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) at Totnes Community Hospital will move to an ‘appointment-priority’ service from Monday 06 November. Bookings will only be taken for the same day. To book … [continue] Totnes MIU Appointment Priority Service effective 6 November 2023

  Information for patients about waiting times is available on the waiting times page on MyHealth and practices may wish to share this on their own websites. It states:   If you would like … [continue] Patient advice and messages for elective care waiting lists

The number of people seeking advice on bites and stings from the NHS website is three times higher than last summer. Warmer weather is enjoyable for many, but it can … [continue] Bites and stings

What is Sharpham Road Playing Fields parkrun? A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it’s up to you! When is it? … [continue] Sharpham Road Playing Fields Parkrun

“Hi, I’m Duncan Bardner, a GP in Devon. Devon’s NHS is extremely busy caring for people who are very sick. Staff are working really hard to treat people are quickly … [continue] Accessing care in Devon –

Our Christmas edition of Leatside News is available here. This edition includes updates from the surgery along with news regarding the local health system as well as updates on upcoming … [continue] Leatside News

Waiting times for Specialists and referrals can be found on the Nhs My Planned Care   page. If you are not sure which specialty you have been referred to, please check … [continue] Speciality Waiting Times

In need of a Minor Injury Unit (MIU)? Visit our Totnes site where staff are available to treat minor injuries. Open 7 days a week 0800 – 1700 Current LIVE … [continue] Minor Injury – MIU

An increasing numbers of people attend our Devon Emergency Departments for general and ongoing pain relief. Your local pharmacy can direct you to appropriate medication to ease your pain and … [continue] Minor Ailments