With the Easter bank holiday weekend fast approaching, Devon... read more »
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Apr
17
With the Easter bank holiday weekend fast approaching, Devon Doctors is reminding people where they can access medical help.
We're also asking people to help themselves, as far as they can, with a bit of planning for any medicines they might need.
Medical director Dr Chris Bastin said: “Devon Doctors provides urgent care in the out-of-hours period and bank holidays are our busiest time.
“Choosing the right NHS service will free up our urgent service for those who need it most... read more »
Mar
25
With Devon Doctors committed to ensuring it service, and information about its service, is accessible to as many people as possible, we have now produced Easy Read and audio versions of all our leaflets.
Easy Read leaflets are designed to provide information in such a way that young children and those with learning difficulties or low levels of literacy can comprehend. They have easy to understand written information with pictures to aid comprehension.
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Mar
25
All dental services – primary care, secondary care, salaried and out-of-hours – are to be commissioned by NHS England [previously known as the NHS Commissioning Board].
There will be 27 area teams across the country and Devon Dental will come under the one for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
The intention is that NHS England will commission the majority of primary care through nationally negotiated contracts and that area teams will have... read more »
Feb
18
The efforts of a member of staff at Devon Doctors’ Clock Tower surgery have had a dramatic effect on the life of a vulnerable 56-year-old man.
Practice manager Rachael Hallam went beyond the call of duty when her role brought her into contact with the man, some 12 months ago, and it soon became apparent he was not getting the support he needed and, moreover, was entitled to.
“He’d been a patient at the Clock Tower, on and off, for a number of... read more »
Nov
12
Devon Doctors conducts annual surveys of its staff and the GPs it employs on a sessional basis.
And the results of the most recent surveys have, in the main, been music to the ears of chief executive Chris Wright.
“I’m delighted that by far the overwhelming majority of our staff and sessional GPs enjoy working for Devon Doctors and are firmly of the opinion that the standard of care we deliver is good if not excellent,” said Chris.
“At the same time, we are always... read more »
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