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Cheriton Bishop and Teign Valley Practice

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PCN Coil Clinics

Posted on 3rd December 2025

Please see below for the local PCN coil clinics.

Booking your appointment

Patient Information:
Don't forget that you can book your appointment with a GP, Nurse or for a blood test using the NHS App.

You can also book using the Book an Appointment button on the website if you are signed up to the NHS App.

Our Enhanced Access also means that you can book to see a GP on a Tuesday from 6.30pm until 8pm - to book use the NHS App or ring Reception.

Please see the attatched document to see all the ways you can book an appointment at the surgery.

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Patient Feedback Summary - Thank You & Practice Response

Posted on 27th November 2025

We now have the results of the Patient Group's patient survey.
Please read the attatched document for responses to common suggestions.
Thank you to everyone who provided a response.

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SURGERY CLOSURES COMING UP!

Posted on 9th October 2025

- 25th and 26th December 2025 - CHRISTMAS AND BOXING DAY BANK HOLIDAY
- 1st January 2026 - NEW YEARS DAY BANK HOLIDAY
- 11th February 2026 - Times to be confirmed
- 14th May 2026 - Times to be confirmed
- 8th September 2026 - Times to be confirmed
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Mums-to-be get faster first NHS midwife appointments

Posted on 27th August 2025

Newly pregnant women across England can now choose to self-refer online to get their first midwife appointments quicker.
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The HOPE Programme

Posted on 30th July 2025

Are you living with a long-term condition? You are not alone!

The Hope Programme supports people living with any long-term conditions to build confidence, manage their health, and feel less alone.

Join a group course with trained facilitators on a set date or start straight away and learn on your own.

https://www.h4c.org.uk/hpsw

Hearing Aid Battery ordering

Posted on 29th April 2025

Following the change to the commissioned services, the practice is not currently receiving stocks of hearing aid batteries. Patients are requested to follow the information in the following document.

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Bowel Cancer Screening

Posted on 17th March 2025

The bowel cancer screening programme now includes everyone over the age of 50. You’ll automatically be sent an NHS Bowel Screening Kit when you become eligible. It’s the most important post you’ll receive.
#SouthWestBowelCancer https://tinyurl.com/3ena6kyk

Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) Injections

Posted on 25th June 2025

Prescribing of Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) injections for managing Obestity and Overweight in Adults, as well as its use to treat Type 2 Diabetes.
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Prescription Wait Times

Posted on 6th March 2025

Please allow three working days before collecting your prescriptions.

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Cheriton Bishop Patient Survey Results

Posted on 19th August 2025

Surveys were sent out by NHS England. 246 surveys were sent out and we receieved 120 back.
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Protect yourself against Lyme Disease

Posted on 25th March 2025

Learn how to protect yourself, manage tick bites and stop the spread of diseases such as Lyme disease.
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School Immunisations

Posted on 17th March 2025

School Aged Vaccinations
**Please note that the flu vaccinations are seasonal and are available from September to December.

Survey

Posted on 30th April 2025

Survey to better understand people affected by cancer.

How To Book an Appointment

Posted on 28th November 2025

Following feedback from our recent Patient Group Survey, we understand that some patients are still unsure about the different ways to book an appointment. We want to make this process as simple and accessible as possible.
There are several ways you can book an appointment, and full details are provided in the picture below. Please take a moment to read through it so you can find an option that works best for you.
Important reminder:
Our text triage service closes at 11:30am each day.
If you submit a text triage form after 12:30pm, your request will not be reviewed until the following working day.
If you have any questions, please contact the surgery and our team will be happy to help.

Download document (pdf)