Honiton Surgery

WE ASK YOU ONLY CALL THE PRACTICE FOR AN URGENT MEDICAL ISSUE YOU WILL BE TRIAGED BY A GP VIA TELEPHONE AND IF YOU NEED TO HAVE A FACE TO FACE THE GP WILL GIVE YOU RELEVANT INSTRUCTIONS. IF YOU FEEL YOUR MEDICAL SITUATION IS LIFE THREATENING, THEN DIAL 999 THANK YOU

WE APOLOGISE FOR THIS INCONVENIENCE BUT DUE TO THE PRACTICE BEING DEEP CLEANED AND SIGNIFICANT LEVELS OF STAFF ABSENCE WE CANNOT SEE PATIENTS ON THE PREMISES UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE WE WANT TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE AT THIS CHALLENGING TIME

Today is a good day! @ExmouthNubNews @HonitonSurgery @Woodburysurgery #BudleighSurgery #ExmouthSurgery @HonitonNubNews @NHSuk @NHSDevonCCG @NHSEngland #CovidVaccine #PfizerVaccine

COVID-19 Vaccinations for the first wave of Honiton patients start at Exmouth vaccination centre tomorrow 16.12.20. Very proud to be involved. For more information please see honitonsurgery.nhs.uk/covid19_inform…

Vaccin-ace-tion – tennis site among first wave of GP centres to give lifesaving COVID-19 vaccination in Devon Family doctors will begin giving the coronavirus vaccine to local people from today as the NHS continues its phased roll-out of the vaccine devonccg.nhs.uk/news/vaccin-ac…

We are currently experiencing a high number of problems with our telephone lines this morning. We believe this to be a national outage and are awaiting updates from our suppliers at this present time. Our apologies for any inconvenience you are experiencing

Lockdown restrictions are easing across the UK, but the risk of #COVID19 is still high. If you feel unwell do not ignore your symptoms because you are worried of visiting your GP. Go online and use eConsult safely from home: patients.econsult.health

#EveryMindMatters has some useful tips to help improve your mental health and wellbeing if you are worried or anxious about the coronavirus outbreak: nhs.uk/oneyou/every-m…

@clipperteas Everyone at Honiton surgery would like to save a huge thank you to Clipper Everyday Tea for their incredibly generous gift. A huge selections of teas, cakes and treats for all staff to enjoy during this time. Thank you

Patient announcement We are aware there is a national shortage of antibacterial hand gel/hand Sanitiser.Please can we kindly ask our patients NOT to take bottles from the surgery. A number of bottles have been stolen from waiting areas in the last week. Thank you

Here's what you can do to protect yourself and others: ▶️ Wash your hands more often ▶️ Use soap and water for 20 seconds ▶️ Or use hand sanitiser Follow official NHS advice at nhs.uk/coronavirus #coronavirus | #COVID19

Thank you to all our patients that kindly brought in gifts and cards for staff at Christmas. Everyone appreciates your kindness. We wish you all well for the New Year.

Please be aware our phones will be down today for a very short amount of time due to an update. Please can patients try not to contact us between 1-2pm today. Thank you

Due to a significant increase in prescription requests we are currently dealing with requests over 6 working days rather than our normal 3 working days. Our apologies for this however we are working hard to reduce the delay.

Lots of new registrations! Thank you to @coleridgeonline @barnshospital @HonitonSurgery @QEGateshead @BlackpoolHosp @RI_STSFT

A big congratulations to @HonitonSurgery #business #admin #apprentice Emillia Witt for recieving the Excellence in Primary Care Student of the Year award! Emillia has worked incredibly hard throughout her #apprenticeship, developing into a valued & talented team member. #proud

Week commencing 5.8.19 Due to the safe arrival of new baby for Dr Laurence Heywood, we are unfortunately running low on GP’s this week and therefore extremely busy for reception, please be patient with us at this time.

Our very own Nursing service co-ordinator Rhonda Parkinson is taking part in ‘Brave the Shave’ She is being sponsored to shave her hair for Macmillan Cancer Support. Please click on the clink to donate bravetheshave.macmillan.org.uk/shavers/rhonda… @macmillancancer

Our very own Nursing service co-ordinator Rhonda Parkinson is taking part in ‘Brave the Shave’ She is being sponsored to shave her hair for Macmillan Cancer Support. Please click on the clink below to donate. bravetheshave.macmillan.org.uk/shavers/rhonda…

Please be aware we currently experiencing a high level of staff sickness on reception. This may result in longer waiting times on the phone lines. Please bear with us we will eandeavour to answer you call as quickly as possible.