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Two and three-year-olds in Devon can now get their free flu vaccination at a community pharmacy, thanks to a new NHS service. Devon pharmacies that have opted to participate in the one-season trial started vaccinating eligible children from October 1, 2025. The service aims to increase uptake of the vaccine among two and three-year-olds, who […]

Flu and COVID-19 vaccines kick off for all eligible people from today to help ‘winter-proof’ those most vulnerable and the NHS amid new variants circulating this year.   Vaccination teams across England are working to protect millions most at risk of getting seriously ill this winter by building immunity ahead of December and January, when hospitalisations for respiratory […]

From today (Monday September 8) library users visiting our libraries can now borrow a blood pressure monitor and a book at the same time. It’s all part of the One Devon initiative, led by Devon County Council Public Health, Libraries Unlimited and NHS Devon, and has been launched as part of the local Check Your […]

Information on Lyme disease is being shared to raise public awareness of ticks and Lyme disease. More information on insect bites and stings can be found the NHS website – Insect bites and stings – NHS NHS England have published an article on insect bites and stings here There is an information sheet here containing more information for […]

When it comes to your healthcare, you can choose to pay for a private consultation or treatment at any point during your care. If your treatment is also available through the NHS, you can ask your private doctor to transfer you back into NHS care at any stage. This won’t disadvantage you, nor will you […]

Flu vaccinations are now available for pregnant women and children aged 2 to 3 years, school-aged children and children with certain long-term health conditions. Flu is a highly infectious disease which can cause symptoms much worse than a heavy cold, however, the flu vaccine provides the best protection against flu, helping people to Stay Well […]

Parents and carers of children aged two and three are being urged to get their flu vaccine this September. Flu is a common infection in babies and young people, with children under five having the highest hospital admission rates compared to other age groups. All children aged two and three (on 31 August 2025) are […]

The NHS in Devon is launching a new campaign to ask the public to ‘Think Pharmacy First’ this summer. The campaign encourages residents and visitors to Devon, to visit their local community pharmacy for fast, expert treatment for seven common ailments such as insect bites and sore throats. As the warmer weather brings more time […]

Hearing Assessments Due to the closure of Chime and recent contract changes in Eastern Devon, from 1st April 2025 there will be two different groups for hearing assessments in this area. Group 1: Routine audiology service – for patients aged 55 years and over, with age-related hearing loss Group 2: Specialist audiology services – for […]