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
News
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
Teignbridge Pharmacy Bank Holiday Closures

Bank Holiday Closure

RSV Vaccine

We will be rolling out the RSV Vaccine. Women that are from week 28 of pregnancy: Please speak to your midwife, maternity service or GP practice about your RSV appointment … [continue] RSV Vaccine
How have we helped our patients in July ?
8044 – Pathology Reports received 324 – Referrals made 4526– Documents received 28054 – Prescriptions issued 8492 Total appts 7874 Face to Face appts 3447 GP appts 2517 Same day … [continue] How have we helped our patients in July ?
BMA Ballot
Following the recent British Medical Association (BMA) ballot which you may have heard about in the press, we are updating to explain what this means for you and the future … [continue] BMA Ballot
How have we been helping our patients ?

Processing May: 8566– Pathology reports received 329 – Referrals made 5666 -Documents received 27176 -Prescriptions issued How many appointment did we process between 22/04/24 and 19/05/24? 8629 Total appointments 8016 … [continue] How have we been helping our patients ?
Need Help Accessing GP or NHS Services Online?

24th July 10.30-12.30pm Barton Surgery Barton Terrace Dawlish EX7 9QH
NHS HANDi App

An emergency department consultant at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust has developed a head injuries section on the NHS HANDi App – a free app to help parents and carers … [continue] NHS HANDi App
Pharmacy First Scheme

Most pharmacies can help you with seven common conditions without needing a GP appointment. Sinusitis (Adults and children aged 12 years and over ) Sore throat (Adults and children aged … [continue] Pharmacy First Scheme
2024 May Bank Holiday Closures
Closed on Monday 6th May and Monday 27th May Re-open on Tuesday 7th May and Tuesday 28th May The last dates to order repeat medication is Wednesday 1st May and … [continue] 2024 May Bank Holiday Closures