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Specsavers Barnstaple are introducing the private, primary eye care services which may help support GP practices and reduce the stress on local A&E departments. They currently offer an Enhanced Optical … [continue] Specsavers – Enhanced Optical Service

Please follow the link below for the June Newsletter. https://www.royaldevoncharity.org.uk/fern-centre-newsletter-june-2026/ Just a couple things to note: Sex and Intimacy Workshop: 4 week course of workshops 10am to 12pm (2nd, 9th, … [continue] Fern Centre – June Newsletter

Carers Week is taking place across the UK from Monday 8th to Sunday 14th June 2026. Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers … [continue] Carers Week

Be careful with the hot weather. The Peninsula Cancer Alliance has shared some useful information on protecting your skin.

Special community screenings across northern Devon – The People’s Emergency Briefing What’s happening with climate and nature, and what does it mean for everyday life in the UK? Join us … [continue] Earth Action North Devon

Today we celebrate one year of Total Triage. Thank you to all of our staff and patients who have helped ensure that the change in our working practices was a … [continue] Total Triage – One Year On

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service have launched SAME4 campaign – raising awareness of the four key risk factors they see when investigating fatal fires in the home ‘SAME’ … [continue] SAME4

Stoptober is back, and the NHS is calling on England’s smokers to join millions of others who have already quit successfully thanks to the campaign. Over 5 million adults in … [continue] Stoptober 2025

Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) injections You may have seen information in the media recently about the release of NICE guidance (TA1026) Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) injections for managing Obesity and Overweight in Adults, as … [continue] Mounjaro Injections

The Gardener’s Collective The Gardener’s Collective is a community gardening project based at Home Farm, Arlington Court, with a focus on encouraging connection with nature through exploration of the garden. … [continue] Gardening for Good

Catching bowel cancer early reduces your chances of getting seriously ill or dying. You’ll automatically be sent an NHS Bowel Screening Kit when you become eligible. For more information, visit … [continue] Bowel Cancer Screening Programme

                      Moving towards better health with nature Our practice, along with the other member practices of the Barnstaple Alliance Primary Care … [continue] Pathway Prescriptions 🌿🚶

In 2025, lung cancer screening in Devon (part of a targeted lung cancer screening program across England) will be rolled out, with invitations sent to those eligible based on age … [continue] Lung Cancer Screening