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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 […]

New providers for routine and specialist audiology in eastern Devon have been identified following procurement process. The contract currently held by CHIME Social Enterprise is ending on 31 March 2025. Routine Audiology will now be delivered by several providers within the Eastern locality, and patients will be able to choose from these and other commissioned […]

World Mental Health Day is about raising awareness of mental health and driving positive change for everyone’s mental health. It’s also a chance to talk about mental health, how we need to look after it, and how important it is to get help if you are struggling. If you need support for your mental health, […]

Pharmacy First launches in England The new Pharmacy First Service will enable community pharmacists to complete episodes of care for patients without the need for a visit to a GP practice. In Devon, 202 of 207 pharmacies are signed up to deliver the service, which aims to free up GP appointments. The following seven common […]

World Menopause Day aims to raise awareness of the menopause, and provide support and information for women who are going through it. In the UK, the average age a person goes through menopause is 51, but it can begin much earlier for some people. Three quarters of women experience symptoms, which can last up to […]

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to raise awareness of this complex disease and fund research into its causes, treatment, and cure. Learn the signs of breast cancer

Stoptober is back! Whether you want to start breathing easier, feel the energy boost or even have a little more money to spend, there has never been a better time to stop smoking. Remember, it’s never too late to join the thousands of people quitting smoking this October. Download the free NHS Smokefree App Use […]

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has announced its advice regarding persons who will be eligible for a COVID-19 booster vaccine in autumn 2023. The advice for this autumn is to offer the vaccine to those at high risk of serious disease and who are therefore most likely to benefit from vaccination. JCVI […]

World Alzheimer’s Day is a global opportunity to raise awareness around, educate, encourage support of and demystify dementia. To read more about dementia, please click here.