NHS Devon

Your local community pharmacy is here to help you. They can provide clinical advice and treatment for minor illnesses, help with staying healthy and taking medicines, including inhalers.

For more information, visit: nhs.uk/nhs-services/prescriptions-and-pharmacies

Devon health and care staff honoured in the 2024 Parliamentary Awards https://ow.ly/ZLz250Thv9Z

NHS in the South West ramps up free blood pressure checks to reduce premature deaths from ‘silent killer’

NHS in the South West ramps up free blood pressure checks to reduce premature deaths from ‘silent killer’ - One Devon A regionwide drive gets under way today (Monday 2 September) to help people aged 40-plus protect ...

Getting lifelong protection against is simple - you just need to have 2 doses of the vaccine.

If you think you or a loved one isn't up to date, contact your GP to book a catch-up appointment.

View your health records, order repeat prescriptions and much more. Manage your health the easy way with the NHS App.

Find out how you can securely view your health record in the NHS App today at: http://nhs.uk/nhs-services/gps/view-your-gp-health-record

Trained NHS therapists are here to help you with your mental health. If you have feelings of anxiety or depression, you can refer yourself, or your GP can refer you. Let us help you get your feet back on the ground.

For more information, visit: nhs.uk/help

Pharmacists are experts in medicines who can help you and your family with minor health concerns. They can offer clinical advice and over-the-counter medicines for a range of minor illnesses. Find your nearest pharmacy https://ow.ly/O3ax50T4Spq

See which local pharmacies are open during the bank holiday https://ow.ly/YSKF50T4Spr

You can now find a pharmacy that offers the contraceptive pill, without a prescription, on the NHS website.
Visit: nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy-offering-contraceptive-pill-without-prescription

Do you need support in reaching your physical and mental goals? Have a browse through ORCHA Health's collection of the best .

You can download your preferred one onto your IOS or Android device to receive the guidance you require. Don't hesitate, visit https://devon.orcha.co.uk today and save valuable time looking for the perfect app.

At many GP surgeries, there are a range of health professionals who can help you. The reception team is trained to help people get the right care or service for their health needs. Your general practice team is here to help you.
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You could be one of the millions living with high blood pressure without knowing it.

4.2 million people in the UK live with undiagnosed high blood pressure. However, the good news is that it can often be prevented or reduced by eating healthily, maintaining a healthy weight, taking regular exercise, drinking alcohol in moderation and not smoking.

Find a pharmacy that offers free NHS blood pressure checks by clicking here: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/pharmacies/find-a-pharmacy-that-offers-free-blood-pressure-checks/

"It's fantastic to have a health symptom checker in your hands. The HANDi App has supported me to treat childhood symptoms at home." - Matt, a childcarer from North Devon.

To get access to up-to-date medical advice, home care plans and a child symptom checker, download the HANDi App at: https://onedevon.org.uk/our-work/services-and-support/children-and-young-people/handi-app/?hilite=handi

can be a serious infection that can lead to complications, especially in young children and those with weakened immune systems. Measles spreads easily but is preventable. Make sure you and your loved ones are up to date with your jabs or catch up on any missed jabs.

For more information, visit: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/measles/

Your local pharmacy is here to help you. They can provide clinical advice and treatment for minor illnesses, help with staying healthy and taking medicines, including inhalers.

For more information, visit: nhs.uk/nhs-services/prescriptions-and-pharmacies

The NHS is here to help. Feelings of anxiety and depression can affect us all. If you need help with your mental health, you can refer yourself or your GP can refer you.

Let us help you get your feet back on the ground.

For more information, visit: nhs.uk.help

Do you need support with reaching your physical and mental goals? Have a browse through the ORCHA App's library of reviewed to find the guidance you require.

Simply just visit https://devon.orcha.co.uk and search for the support you need to find a range of helpful apps that can help you along your journey.

The NHS is asking the public to still come forward as usual for care during collective action by GP services which starts today (Thursday 1 August) for more details visit: https://onedevon.org.uk/one-devon-news/nhs-urges-public-to-come-forward-for-care-during-gp-collective-action/

View appointments, order repeat prescriptions and much more. Manage your health the easy way with the NHS App. Start using the NHS App today by visiting: http://nhs.uk/app

Over 1,000 more GPs to be recruited this year. The government will recruit more than 1,000 newly qualified GPs to find out more visit:

Over 1,000 more GPs to be recruited this year The government will recruit more than 1,000 newly qualified GPs thanks to action to remove red tape.

Getting lifelong protection against is simple - you just need to have 2 doses of the vaccine. If you think you or a loved one isn't up to date, contact your GP practice to book a catchup appointment.

For more information, visit: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/measles/

New respiratory vaccine programme protecting infants and elderly will save lives across Devon, read more: https://onedevon.org.uk/one-devon-news/new-respiratory-vaccine-programme-protecting-infants-and-elderly-will-save-lives-across-devon/

If you have hay fever, there are actions you can take to help ease the symptoms when the pollen count is high.

To find out more, visit: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hay-fever/

If you're eligible, you can get your blood pressure checked at pharmacies for free and you don't need to see a GP.

Find a pharmacy that offers free blood pressure checks near you by visiting: nhs.uk/nhs-services/prescriptions-and-pharmacies/find-a-pharmacy-that-offers-free-blood-pressure-checks/

When it's urgent but you aren't sure where to go, there's only one number to remember to get the help you need. Just think 111 first.

Visit 111.nhs.uk or call 111.

We are developing a community pharmacy strategy for Devon and want to hear your views and experiences on local pharmacy services https://ow.ly/Prcp50SCpYB

You can use the NHS HANDi App to help care for your children whenever they are experiencing unusual health symptoms, from a high temperature to skin conditions - and everything in-between.

Download the HANDi App today at: https://onedevon.org.uk/our-work/services-and-support/children-and-young-people/handi-app/?hilite=handi