East Devon Pharmacy Rota for the Christmas Period

Please note that this information was correct at the time of publication
but may be subject to change. Details of all pharmacy opening hours
can be found on the NHS choices website www.nhs.uk/pages/
homepage.aspx. Alternatively you can ring 111.

Christmas Day: Lloyds Pharmacy, Sidmouth 10.00am to 11.00am,
Boots the Chemist, Honiton 12.00 noon to 1.00pm
Boxing Day: Boots the Chemist, Sidmouth 09.00 to 5.30pm, Boots the
Chemist Honiton 10.00am to 4.00pm
New Years Day: Boots the Chemist, Sidmouth 10.00am to 4.00pm ,
Lloyds Pharmacy, Honiton 11.00am to 12.00noon.

Lunchtime closure

The surgery will be closed between 1pm and 2pm on Tuesday 24th December.  We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause you

When we are closed over Christmas and what to do if you need medical assistance.

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 assistant when we are closed you can:

• phone NHS 111 for medical advice.  Their telephone number is 111
• pop in to your local pharmacy for advice and over the counter medication
• phone us on 01404 814447 if your problem is urgent.  Your call will be automatically transferred to the out of hours service (Devon Doctors on Call).  You can also telephone Devon Doctors direct on 0845 6710 270. 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 Wednesday 25th, Tuesday 26th December 2014 and 1st January 2015. Otherwise we are open as usual.

Staff Training

The surgery will be closed between 1pm and 2pm on Wednesday 18th December for staff training.  We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause you

Baby Injection Clinic - Monday 23rd December

Please note that the Baby Injection drop in Clinic on Monday 23rd December is cancelled.  We will be running this clinic again from Monday 30th December.  We apologise for any inconvenience caused

Christmas is coming, and so is our new web site

Seasonal Flu

Our last few seasonal flu injection clinics are filling up fast.  If you haven't already done so and you are eligible for a flu vaccination please book an appointment.

Minor Injuries Unit at Ottery Hospital

The Minor Injuries Unit at Ottery Hospital will reopen and be available from Monday 2nd December 2013 between 0900 and 1300 Monday to Friday.  If you need to be seen outside these times, the nearest MIU is located in Honiton Hospital. Their current opening times are: Friday to Tuesday: 0730 to 2300 and Wednesday to Thursday 1000 to 1800.

Minor injuries are usually cuts, grazes, minor falls, animal bites, minor burns, bruising, sprains, strains, foreign bodies and minor bumps.

The Practice will continue to see patients with minor illnesses such as earache, rashes, conjunctivitis, leg infections (cellulitis), asthma, unwell child, emergency contraception.   The symptoms for many minor illnesses can be helped or treated with products that can be purchased over the counter from your local pharmacy.  However if symptoms persist or get worse please telephone us.

The following web sites have symptom checkers  www.devondoctors.co.uk and http://www.nhs.uk/Pages/HomePage.aspx

The following are not minor injuries:

999 emergencies
Severe airway or breathing problems
Actual or suspected overdose
Accidental ingestion, poisoning, fume or smoke inhalation
Blows to the head with loss of consciousness
Sudden collapse or fall
Penetrating eye injury
Chemical or biological contamination
Full thickness burns
Burns caused by electric shock
Severe lacerations and penetrating injuries
Trauma to hands, limbs or feet substantially affecting function

The closest accident and emergency unit, including Xray is located at the RD&E Hospital, Heavitree, Exeter. However if any injury or illness is life threatening you should dial 999 immediately.

If in doubt about where to be seen please telephone us on 01404 814447 for advice, or NHS 111 (dial 111).   After 1800 or before 0830 if you need a doctor and your problem cannot wait until we reopen, please phone us and hold while your call is transferred to Devon Doctors on Call.  Alternatively you can phone Devon Doctors direct on 0845 6710 270 or NHS 111 (dial 111).

Emergency contraception - please contact us or call in as soon as possible.   If you are unable to get in to see us, or during weekends or bank holidays you can still  access free emergency contraception from Walk-In Centres, Minor Injury Units, and some local pharmacies

Order and book using a free App

You can now book your appointment, cancel your appointment and order your repeat prescription using an Apple APP.

The SystmOnline app can be downloaded for free now.  It can be found by searching SystmOnline within the app store on any iOS enabled device.  The app for Android devices will be released soon.

*Please note that to access the system you will need to register in the practice, in person with proof of identity.

Invite for health check

Please make an appointment for your NHS health check (phone us to see if you are eligible 01404 814447)