What to do when we are closed over the May bank holiday

What to do when we are closed over the May bank holiday

As the bank holiday approaches it is worth thinking about what you would do if you or a member of your family became unwell over the holiday period.  We recommend that you:-

• stock up on over the counter medicines.  Your pharmacist can also give you advice on treatments and products available.
• check you have enough prescription medicine to see you through the holidays and if you are going away pack enough for at least the duration of your holiday. 

If you need medical assistance when we are closed you can:

• phone the  NHS 111 service for medical advice by dialling 111.
• pop in to your local pharmacy for advice and over the counter medication.
• If your problem is urgent phone the NHS 111 service by dialling 111. To avoid putting undue pressure on this service, please only phone  if your problem cannot wait until we reopen.
• phone 999 immediately in the event of a life threatening, medical emergency.

Please avoid using emergency/urgent services and hospital A&E departments for routine problems or for problems that can wait until we reopen.


We are closed on  Monday 25 May 2015 . Otherwise we are open as usual.

About the North and East Devon Breast Screening Service

Eligible women registered with this practice will shortly be invited to attend breast screening.

The arrangements are those stipulated by the NHS Breast Screening Programme.  All women aged between 47-70 years will receive a written invitation to be screened every 3 years.  The first screen is NOT automatic at age 47 years but will be between 47 and 49 years and before her 50th birthday. Women 71 and over are welcome to be screened but need to contact the screening office directly for an appointment on 01392 262600.

Previous breast cancer does not exclude women from the screening programme.  It is very important that these women are invited to screening as mammography may not be part of their rountine follow-up and this is National Policy.    Women who have had bilateral mastectomy will not be invited.

Special clinics are available to cater for women with disabilities or learning difficulties.  On these days the appointments times are extended and there is a lift available both in the static and mobile screening units.  Unfortunately due to size constraints motorised scooters cannot be accommodated.

After the mammogram the women will be sent the results by letter within 3 weeks and the GP will also be informed.

The mobile screening unit will be situated at Ottery St Mary Hospital from June to August 2015.

Surgery closed 1.00pm - 2.00pm Tuesday 12th May 2015

The surgery will be closed between 1pm and 2pm on Tuesday 12th May 2015 for staff training.  
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

If you need medical assistance when we are closed you can:

• phone the  NHS 111 service for medical advice by dialling 111.
• pop in to your local pharmacy for advice and over the counter medication.
• If your problem is urgent phone the NHS 111 service by dialling 111. To avoid putting undue pressure on this service, please only phone  if your problem cannot wait until we reopen.
• phone 999 immediately in the event of a life threatening, medical emergency.