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Parents in Devon are being asked to make sure their children are vaccinated against measles as the disease spreads across the UK and Europe. Measles is among the most contagious diseases in the world, but two doses of the MMR vaccine during childhood can offer lifelong protection. However-vaccine uptake in Britain is below recommended levels, […]

Record numbers of patients in Devon are now accessing healthcare services through the NHS App. In January, the number of repeat prescriptions ordered through the app went above 100,000 for the first time. Orders for March and April also reached the milestone, with May achieving a record 107,200. The NHS App hosts a range of […]

NHS dental services The NHS will provide all treatment that your dentist feels is clinically necessary to keep your teeth, gums and mouth healthy. This means that if your dentist says that you need a particular type of treatment, it will be available on the NHS. While some people are eligible for free treatment (see […]

NHS Devon has issued a ‘last call’ for at-risk patients eligible for the spring 2025 Covid-19 vaccine. The spring booster campaign ends on June 17, and patients who meet the criteria are being urged to book before it’s too late. Covid-19 is more serious in older people and those with certain underlying health conditions. For […]

NHS Devon is pleased to announce upcoming changes to several services supporting the emotional health and wellbeing of children and young people across the One Devon system. As part of the organisation’s commitment to the national ambition of ensuring Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) are available in all education settings by 2029/30, NHS Devon will […]

NHS Devon has submitted ten GP practices for the Government Primary Care Utilisation and Modernisation (U&M) Fund. The U&M Fund is a government initiative providing £102 million in capital funding to improve primary care facilities across the country.  The money is to support improvements in primary care facilities, including renovations, extensions and new builds. The […]

Ahead of the bank holiday weekend, the advice is to: Order and collect any repeat medicines Make sure your medicine cabinet is well-stocked Make use of community pharmacies Look after yourselves and loved ones – check in on vulnerable family members and neighbours. Visitors and local people are being encouraged to prepare well and make […]

Free Talk on Heart Health, Torbay Hospital, Tuesday 29th April 2025. See poster below for full details. Please email foundationtrust.tsdft@nhs.net to register your attendance or for a livestream link.

More than 40,000 patients in Devon eligible for the COVID –19 vaccination this Spring have been vaccinated in the first week of the campaign. The figure is an encouraging start to the programme, which is aimed at ensuring those must vulnerable get protected. Vaccinations began on 1 April 2025 and more than 40,000 people – […]

Patients eligible for COVID –19 vaccination are being encouraged to get themselves protected this Spring.. The national booking system for COVID- 19 vaccinations is now open – offering appointments from 1 April 2025. COVID-19 can still be very dangerous and even life threatening, particularly for older people and those with a weakened immune system. This spring […]