Barton Newsletter Sept 21

Not sure what to do when your child is unwell? Download the free HANDi Paediatric app, which is available right across Devon, and get expert advice when you need it. Search … [continue] HANDI Paediatric App

Update on appointments at Barton Surgery May 21

General Practice Data for Planning and Research Data Collection (GPDfPR) – Type 1 Please note that the practice has been legally required by the Secretary of State to allow the … [continue] Type 1 Data Opt out

If you’re in need of community support during these difficult times please read the attached: One stop shop 9 April 2020 Helping Dawlish summary leaflet 0104b

Reduce your risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes A new FREE health programme is now available. The programme will provide patients with the knowledge and support to make small but … [continue] Diabetes Prevention Programme

The practice is working in partnership with Public Health England and the University of Oxford to deliver a new research study to patients with symptoms of COVID-19. ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL … [continue] RESEARCH FOR POTENTIAL TREATMENTS FOR COVID-19

When it comes to sepsis, remember IT’S ABOUT TIME – Watch for: Temperature Infection Mental Extremely Ill What is Sepsis? Sepsis is a common and potentially life-threatening condition triggered by … [continue] Sepsis

NHSquicker is a free app which provides live waiting and travel times for NHS services providing urgent care across Devon and Cornwall. NHSquicker provides information about the healthcare services available … [continue] NHSquicker app

At times we ask patients to monitor their blood pressure at home and we loan out Blood Pressure Machines from the surgery to enable them to do this.  We are … [continue] Surgery Blood Pressure Monitors

Over the counter patient info sheet

Please read for more information regarding our Improved Access service for evening and weekend appointments.

eConsult is an online portal for patients to self-check symptoms and receive on the spot medical advice 24/7. There are potential benefits for using this service which could save you unnecessary face-to-face … [continue] What is eConsult

We are aware that, for some specialities, the waiting time for your first appointment can be several weeks, if not months. Unfortunately as GPs we have no control over this … [continue] Hospital Waiting Lists

Rally® – The new free One Small Step App is now available.

Barton Surgery will be introducing Health Navigation to help patients get access to the right help, at the right time in the right place.   One of the ways in which … [continue] Getting the right help, at the right time