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The surgery will be closed for early May bank holiday on Monday 4th May, we will reopen on Tuesday 5th May at 8.30 am. If you need urgent care over … [continue] Early May Bank Holiday

Exeter Road/Elm Grove Road Dawlish We would like to flag there are currently roadworks in the area which may cause delays to your journey. If you have an upcoming appointment … [continue] Road works

In order to ensure that the health and social care community are aware of arrangements over the period, primary care services information is included in this Easter 2026 Information Pack. … [continue] Easter Pharmacy Opening Times

The surgery will be closed on Friday 3rd of April and Monday 6th April  for the Easter bank holiday. If you require urgent medical attention, please ring 111 or contact 999 in … [continue] Easter Closure Dates

We are updating to let you know about an upcoming change within our clinical team. Dr Sam Crocker will be leaving the practice at the end of March 2026.  While … [continue] Upcoming change within our clinical team.

Please contact the surgery on 01626 888 877 to book in for any overdue child immunisations.

  There are newly published patient information pages for: Maternity Services in Devon Learn more about local maternity services in Devon, with helpful information, contact details, and advice for every … [continue] My Health Devon website newly published patient information pages

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

  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

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

  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

  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

  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

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

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

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