News Updates
Proposed Merger of Amicus Health and Mid Devon Medical Practice
Posted on 21st December 2023
Amicus Health (Clare House, Tiverton and Bampton Surgeries) and Mid Devon Medical Practice (Witheridge, Morchard Bishop and Cheriton Fitzpaine Surgeries) are looking to work more closely together and are exploring options for a future merger. The partners of both practices already have a long history of working together to improve patient care. This feels like a natural progression for both practices to strengthen our position in continuing to provide high quality NHS care to our patients long into the future.We are undertaking some engagement with our patients about the possibility of the merger and are seeking your views on this proposal. We invite you to complete a short survey to share your thoughts. You can complete the survey online or alternatively download and print the survey form using the links below. Please share your views by the closing date of 31 January 2024.
NHS Information on all aspects of Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Get NHS advice about COVID-19, including its symptoms, looking after yourself at home, how to avoid catching and spreading it, treatments, vaccinations and long-term effects.Patient Drop In Session for help with online services - Monday 22nd January 10.00am - 12.00pm at Witheridge Medical Centre
Posted on 5th January 2024
No appointment necessary - just drop in!Do you need help accessing NHS or GP Services online? If you find accessing online health services or 'apps' difficult, join one of our digital support sessions.
Learn how to register with your GP online
learn how to download and use the NHS App to make an appointment or order repeat prescriptions
Learn how to make use of other helpful features
Shingles Vaccination
The shingles vaccine helps protect against shingles. It's recommended for people at higher risk from shingles, including all adults turning 65, those aged 70 to 79 and those aged 50 and over with a severely weakened immune system.GP Patient Survey
The GP Patient Survey is an independent survey run by Ipsos MORI on behalf of NHS England. The survey is sent out to over two million people across the UK. The results show how people feel about their GP practice.We have just received our latest results from this - please take a look.
Vaccinations for Coronavirus (COVID-19)
At each stage of the Covid-19 Vaccination Programme Mid Devon Medical Practice will invite patients to attend vaccination appointments. The order in which people will be invited is based on the JCVI (Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation) prioritisation.Living-safely-with-respiratory-infections-including-covid-19
The Mid Devon Medical Practice is positive about breast feeding
A recognition of our commitment to support breastfeeding in our surgeries.Devon Positive About Breast Feeding Certificate of Commitment (pdf)
pinpoint - Community services in Devon
The pinpoint website provides information on community services in Devon. Take a look if you want to know what is available.Cervical Smear Test Drop-in Service at Tiverton Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital
Are you due a Cervical Smear test?From 1st October 2019 in addition to seeing our Practice Nurses you have the option of attending a drop-in service at Tiverton Hospital on Wednesday evenings between 5.30pm and 7.30pm. You can also attend a drop in clinic held in Clinic 2, Centre for Women's Health, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital every Tuesday between 6pm and 8pm and on Wednesday between 2pm and 4pm. To contact the clinic please call 01392 406500.