Salaried GP sought for Fridays- one day a week. Possibility for further days and role expansion over time, if desired. Comfortable working environment at this training practice, with easy parking … [continue] Salaried GP sought
News
December Data: How did we help?
29.12.25 -Telephone issues now resolved
10.15am – technical issues with our telephone system have now been resolved. Thank you for your patience. 9.30am – Telephone issues – please note we are currently experiencing technical issues … [continue] 29.12.25 -Telephone issues now resolved
Christmas and New Year Closure Dates
We will be closed Thursday 25th December and Friday 26th December , We re-open on Monday 29th December. The last date to hand in prescription requests before Christmas is Wednesday … [continue] Christmas and New Year Closure Dates
STOP SMOKING ADVICE
STOP SMOKING ADVICE We can help. Many people don’t realise that their GP can help them quit smoking. The practice has trained stop smoking counsellors who are able to advise … [continue] STOP SMOKING ADVICE
Medicines for children

Tablets and Capsules Being able to swallow tablets or capsules is an important life skill. Even quite young children can learn to swallow tablets. Children may prefer to swallow tablets … [continue] Medicines for children
Coastal Network PCN website closed
The Coastal Network (the grouping of Channel View Medical Group, Barton Surgery and the former Teign Estuary Medical Group) website has now been closed. All of the information is now … [continue] Coastal Network PCN website closed
What did The Barton Surgery do last month?
Lung Cancer Screening
The NHS recommends that people aged 55 to 74 years old who have ever smoked have lung cancer screening. Barton Surgery patients are now being called as part of this … [continue] Lung Cancer Screening
Bank Holiday Pharmacy Hours
ODS CODE Pharmacy Name Address Town Postcode Phone Number Locality Saturday 23rd August Sunday 24th August Monday 25th August Tuesday 26th August FFQ10 Morton’s Pharmacy Trinity Square Axminster EX13 5AP … [continue] Bank Holiday Pharmacy Hours
Bank Holiday Closure
The surgery will be closed this bank holiday 25 August. If you need urgent care over the bank holiday, think 111 first. The NHS 111 online service offers quick … [continue] Bank Holiday Closure
Barton Surgery is a Veteran Friendly GP Practice
If you are an armed forces veteran please let us know. This means that, as part of the health commitments of the Armed Forces Covenant, we have a dedicated clinician … [continue] Barton Surgery is a Veteran Friendly GP Practice
GPs prescribing Mounjaro
You might hear in the news soon that weight loss injections can be prescribed by your GP from June. Whilst this is true, the criteria to qualify is very … [continue] GPs prescribing Mounjaro
Exciting Opportunity
An Exciting Opportunity has arisen to join the Barton Surgery team APPRENTICESHIP Business Administration level 3 qualification RECEPTIONIST/CARE CO-ORDINATOR 37.5 HOURS PER WEEK The position offered is a … [continue] Exciting Opportunity
May Bank Holiday Closure
The surgery will be closed on Monday 26th May and will re-open on Tuesday 27th May. The last date to order repeat medication is Wednesday 21st May. For medical … [continue] May Bank Holiday Closure
Policy on Dogs

In the interest of health and hygiene No Dogs Except Assistance Dogs are allowed in the Surgery
Cancer Support

As part of the project, we are looking for the views and experiences of people in Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly affected by cancer to better understand how … [continue] Cancer Support
Understanding our Appointment System
Routine appointments are bookable up to 6 weeks in advance. Urgent appointments are available on the day by phoning the Surgery from 8.30 am Monday – Friday (excluding Bank Holidays). … [continue] Understanding our Appointment System
Health & Wellbeing Group Sessions

We’ll support you with: ✅ Goal-setting & motivation ✅ Peer support & shared tips ✅ Resources on diet, movement, stress & sleep ✅ A warm, non-judgmental space Sessions: 📍 Barton … [continue] Health & Wellbeing Group Sessions
Easter Closure Dates 2025

The surgery will be closed on Friday 18th of April until Tuesday the 22nd of April for the Easter bank holiday. If you require urgent medical attention, please ring 111. … [continue] Easter Closure Dates 2025
How have we been helping our patients?
Processing Data January: 7535- Pathology reports received 301- Referrals made 4414- Documents received 28321- Prescriptions Issued How many appointments did we process between 1/1/25-30/1/25 8708- Total appointments 8045- Face to Face appointments 3703- GP appointments … [continue] How have we been helping our patients?
The Pain Café

The next meeting of the Pain Cafe is on Monday 10th February, at 11am, in the Shaftesbury Theatre.
Need help with the NHS website ?

Get help with the NHS app so you can: Order repeat prescriptions View your GP health record See your test results And much more Our Digital Champion, Geoff, will be … [continue] Need help with the NHS website ?
Training Afternoon
Barton Surgery will be closed for training from 12.30pm on Wednesday 29th January and will reopen on Thursday 30th January at 8.30am. If you require urgent medical attention whilst we are … [continue] Training Afternoon
How have we been helping our patients?
Processing in December: 6227 – Pathology Reports received 226 – Referrals made 4906- Documents received 27649 -Prescriptions issued Appointments 02/12/24 -29/12/24: 7507 -Total appts 6958 -Face to Face appts 3178 … [continue] How have we been helping our patients?
Closure afternoon for essential training
Barton Surgery has a planned closure afternoon for essential training on: Wednesday 29th January 2025 from 12.30pm. Practice Plus will kindly be monitoring our calls. The surgery will reopen as normal … [continue] Closure afternoon for essential training
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CLOSURE DATES

Join our PPG!

BARTON SURGERY PATIENT PARTICIPATION GROUP: JOIN OUR PPG! Patient Participation Groups (PPGs) are a group of patient volunteers who meet on a regular basis and act as representatives of the … [continue] Join our PPG!
Just found out you are pregnant ?

Scan the QR code on the poster above to access maternity services
Practice News – Comings and Goings
Barton Surgery would like to welcome Dr James Orr to the team. Dr Orr when training was originally with us on placement; now fully qualified we are delighted to say … [continue] Practice News – Comings and Goings
