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Download the App & Login Now!            The NHS App gives you a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services. Download the NHS App on your smartphone or tablet via the Google play or App store. You can also access the same services in a web browser by logging in through the NHS website. You must be aged 13 or over to use the NHS App. You also need to be registered with a GP surgery in England or the Isle of Man. Find out more about who can use the NHS App.   What you can do with the
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Dear Patients, We are currently experiencing a power outage and are working closely with the National Grid to restore normal service as soon as possible. Unfortunately, we have been informed this may take some time, so we apologise for any inconvenience and we appreciate your patience. For alternative advice, guidance and support, please refer to the list below: Emergency Care For all life threatening emergencies call 999. NHS 111 For non-emergency medical treatment or advice call 111 or visit https://111.nhs.uk/ Walk-in Centre NHS walk-in centres offer fast and convenient access to healthcare advice and treatment for minor injuries and illnesses.
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Feeling lonely or isolated? Imperial College London Department of Primary Care & Public Health is conducting The Measuring Loneliness (INTERACT) Study. You can help take part by completing the brief survey which is available in several languages. You can access the survey using the QR code in the poster (see below), or by opening the weblink below on your smartphone, tablet or personal computer. The short (less than 5 minutes) anonymized survey is available in several languages & can be accessed by following this link: https://imperial.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2uIyxcCD7JYbKyq   Page created: 18th March 2025 Page updated: 18th March 2025
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Eating Disorders Awareness Week is an important time to shine a light on the reality of eating disorders, challenge misconceptions, and ensure that those affected receive the understanding and support they deserve. Taking place in the from Monday 24th February to Sunday 2nd March, this week serves as a powerful reminder that eating disorders are serious mental health conditions – but recovery is possible with the right help. Understanding Eating Disorders Eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and other specified feeding or eating disorders (OSFED), affect people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. They are complex conditions
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On Monday 24th February 2025, Join Dementia Research is celebrating its 10th Birthday! About Join Dementia Research Every 3 minutes someone in the UK develops dementia. The only way to improve diagnosis, treatment and care is through research. Join Dementia Research is a UK-wide service that matches people with dementia research studies they could take part in. Why is dementia research important now? Dementia is one of the biggest health challenges we face today. Around 944,000 people are currently living with dementia in the UK. This is estimated to increase to more than 1 million by 2030 and to 1.4
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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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