Yearly Archives 2024

Christmas & New Year’s Opening Hours 2024 Our opening hours will be affected during the Christmas period. Unless stated differently below, our normal opening hours (Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 6pm) will apply: Monday 23rd December 2024: 8.30AM – 6PM Tuesday 24th December 2024: 8.30AM – 6PM Wednesday 25th December 2024: CLOSED Thursday 26th December 2024: CLOSED Friday 27th December 2024: 8.30AM – 6PM Saturday 28th December 2024: CLOSED Sunday 29th December 2024: CLOSED Monday 30th December 2024: 8.30AM – 6PM Tuesday 31st December 2024: 8.30AM – 6PM Wednesday 1st January 2025: CLOSED Thursday 2nd January 2025: 8.30AM – 6PM
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Thank you all again for your ongoing support of the ‘Friends of Mount Pleasant’ it is truly appreciated. A special thank you to the army of volunteers that do such sterling work raising funds, to Bev for all her hard work as our Coordinator, always above and beyond and to the Management Committee who tirelessly give their time to support and guide the work of our charity. I wish you all a peaceful and joyful Christmas and for a happy and healthy 2025.   Eileen Tilley CHAIR Friends of Mount Pleasant Health Centre Click here for more information about the
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Where can I get a Covid-19 Vaccination? Unfortunately, we will not be offering Covid-19 vaccinations to our patients this year. If you would like to receive a vaccination for Covid-19, please visit another provider, such as a pharmacy, or a Covid-19 vaccination site. For more details about local providers and where to book an appointment, please click the button below. Local Pharmacies Not all local pharmacies may offer Covid-19 vaccination appointments. For more details, please speak to your preferred pharmacy: Mount Pleasant Community Pharmacy, Mount Pleasant Health Centre, Mount Pleasant Road, Exeter, EX4 7BW (Tel: 01392 301901) Exeter Community Pharmacy,
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Dear Patients, We wish to inform you that despite the ongoing snow, our practice remains open. However, due to the challenging conditions, we are operating with reduced staffing levels and limited appointment availability. If your appointment isn’t urgent we would encourage you to stay at home and call us (tel: 01392 255722) to re-arrange for another day. Please bear in mind our telephone lines will be very busy. We may also contact you directly to cancel and re-book your appointment for another day. Thank you for your understanding. Page created: 21st November 2024 Page updated: 21st November 2024
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Now daylight saving time has ended, the days will start to get shorter and some individuals may experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).   What is Seasonal Affective Disorder? SAD is a type of depression that comes and goes in a seasonal pattern. SAD is sometimes known as “winter depression” because the symptoms are usually more apparent and more severe during the winter.   What causes it? The exact cause of SAD is not fully understood, but it’s often linked to reduced exposure to sunlight during the shorter autumn and winter days. The main theory is that a lack of sunlight
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Strut Safe is a nationwide phone line which is run by volunteers to keep you company and help you feel safe on your walk home. If you need to walk home alone and you don’t feel safe then give them a call 0333 335 0026. Their phone lines are open: Fridays & Saturdays, 7pm to 3am Sundays, 7pm to 1am Strut Safe’s volunteers will help you feel safe until you are through the front door. For more information please visit https://strutsafe.org/ Page created: 23rd October 2024 Page updated: 23rd October 2024
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Christmas Themed Bake Sale Craving some scrumptious treats? Look no further! Join us at the Friends of Mount Pleasant Health Centre’s bake sale on Thursday 21st November. Indulge in delicious baked goods at the Mount Pleasant Health Centre waiting room, starting at 10am. But that’s not all! Alongside mouth-watering treats, enjoy our exciting activities, including a tombola, books, bric-a-brac featuring delightful Christmas items, and a raffle to win hampers. Don’t miss this opportunity to satisfy your cravings and join in the festive fun while supporting a noble cause. Your contribution will significantly benefit the Friends charity, helping to fund their
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Please call 01392 255722 to book your flu vaccination. We will be offering Flu vaccinations again this Autumn, starting from Saturday 5th October 2024. A flu vaccination provides the best protection against an unpredictable virus which infects many people and can cause serious illness. The vaccination is free and recommended yearly for those most at risk of flu.   Who is eligible for the Flu vaccine? those aged 65 years and over those aged 18 years to under 65 years in clinical risk groups (as defined by the Green Book, Influenza Chapter 19) those in long-stay residential care homes carers in
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Join us and participate in Hello Yellow! We’re excited to announce that we are participating in Hello Yellow today, an event that raises awareness for young people’s mental health and highlights the support available for those who may be struggling. Whether you’re in the classroom, at work, or at home, this is a fantastic opportunity to raise awareness and spark conversations about young people’s mental health. Hello Yellow is traditionally a vibrant event that encourages people all over the country to wear yellow and share their stories and experiences related to mental health. Today is dedicated to promoting understanding, empathy,
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‘STOP SMOKING FOR STOPTOBER AND YOU’RE FIVE TIMES MORE LIKELY TO QUIT FOR GOOD’  Stoptober is back, calling on smokers in England to join the 2.5 million others who have made a quit attempt with the campaign previously. Over 5 million adults in England still smoke. Smoking causes 64,000 deaths a year, making it the biggest cause of preventable illness and death. Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health. That’s why this year’s Stoptober campaign is encouraging smokers to join the thousands of others who are committing to quitting for the month of
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