Fremington Medical Centre

Fremington Medical Centre We aim to provide high quality medical care in a safe and friendly environment which is easily accessible

๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฎ๐˜†๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐—ฑ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐˜† ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ ๐—ด๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ฑ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ต ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ฏ๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐˜†. ๐Ÿคฐ๐Ÿ’™Regular physical activity can help you adapt t...
04/09/2026

๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฎ๐˜†๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐—ฑ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐˜† ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ ๐—ด๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ฑ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ต ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ฏ๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐˜†. ๐Ÿคฐ๐Ÿ’™

Regular physical activity can help you adapt to the changes happening to your body, support your overall wellbeing and prepare your body for labour. ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

If your pregnancy is uncomplicated, you can usually continue with your normal daily physical activity or exercise for as long as you feel comfortable. Activities such as walking, swimming and pregnancy-friendly exercise can all be great ways to keep moving. ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ๐ŸŠโ€โ™€๏ธ

๐—” ๐—ณ๐—ฒ๐˜„ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ:
โ€ข Always warm up before exercising and cool down afterwards.
โ€ข Keep well hydrated, particularly during warmer weather. ๐Ÿ’ง
โ€ข Avoid exercising in very hot conditions.
โ€ข Don't exhaust yourself โ€“ you should still be able to hold a conversation while exercising.
โ€ข Avoid activities where there's a risk of falling or being hit.
โ€ข After 16 weeks, avoid exercising while lying flat on your back for long periods.

If you weren't active before pregnancy, don't suddenly begin strenuous exercise. Start gently and build up gradually. ๐Ÿ‘

Every pregnancy is different, so speak to your midwife or healthcare professional if you're unsure which activities are suitable for you. ๐Ÿ’™

NHS pregnancy exercise advice:
https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/keeping-well/exercise/

September Beach Cleans ๐Ÿฆ€After a busy summer, our beaches could use a little TLC! ๐ŸŒŠ Join us this September for a beach cl...
02/09/2026

September Beach Cleans ๐Ÿฆ€

After a busy summer, our beaches could use a little TLC! ๐ŸŒŠ Join us this September for a beach clean and help us give our coastline some love.

Whether you join us for one session or come along to them all, every piece of litter collected makes a difference โ€” helping to protect our beautiful beaches, wildlife and marine life. ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿš

All equipment provided โ€” just bring yourself (and maybe a friend!)

Come along, enjoy some fresh sea air, meet others and help keep our coastline clean and beautiful.

Every little pick makes a big difference! ๐Ÿ–๏ธ

Got something thatโ€™s broken, worn out or in need of a little TLC? Donโ€™t throw it away โ€” bring it back to life! โ™ป๏ธPop alo...
02/09/2026

Got something thatโ€™s broken, worn out or in need of a little TLC? Donโ€™t throw it away โ€” bring it back to life! โ™ป๏ธ

Pop along to learn new skills, save money and help save the planet! ๐ŸŒ

The team aim to offer a range of repairs each month, including:

๐Ÿ‘– Textile repairs
โ€ข Replacing zips and buttons (please bring your own)
โ€ข Teddy bear A&E ๐Ÿงธ
โ€ข Simple alterations
โ€ข Mending clothing and small household soft furnishings

๐Ÿ“ป Small electrical & mechanical repairs
โ€ข Radios
โ€ข Headphones
โ€ข Cameras
โ€ข Tool sharpening
โ€ข PAT testing
โ€ฆand more!

๐Ÿ‘‰ A few things to know:

โ€ข โ˜• Hot drinks will be available while you watch, learn and chat.
โ€ข ๐Ÿ’ธ Donations are welcome but not expected โ€” they help the cafรฉ continue.
โ€ข ๐Ÿ’š Staying while your item is repaired is preferred, as Repair Cafรฉs are about much more than fixing things โ€” theyโ€™re about building community connections and sharing skills too!

Come along, have a cuppa, learn something new and give your belongings a second life! ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ”ง

Your unique experience of interacting with health and care in Devon gives us important insight into what is working, wha...
02/09/2026

Your unique experience of interacting with health and care in Devon gives us important insight into what is working, what isnโ€™t working, and what matters to you. These insights will help NHS Devon to design health and care services that better serve the needs of the population.

NHS Devon is also moving beyond listening to creating lasting partnerships with local people, by working with residents to ensure the future of health and care is shaped by the people who know their communities best, through the Devon People Panel and Lived Experience Groups.

You can get involved by:
โœ… Completing the Neighbourhood health survey (closes 2 October 2026)
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Attending a Neighbourhood health event
๐Ÿ˜ŠJoining the Lived Experience Group
๐Ÿ–‹ Joining the Devon People Panel
๐Ÿ“ Signing up for updates

Further information can be found here: https://onedevon.org.uk/neighbourhood-health-engagement/

Need advice about a common health condition? Your local pharmacy could be your first stop ๐Ÿ’Š๐Ÿ’™Highly trained pharmacists c...
02/09/2026

Need advice about a common health condition? Your local pharmacy could be your first stop ๐Ÿ’Š๐Ÿ’™

Highly trained pharmacists can provide expert advice, recommend treatments and, for some common conditions, offer NHS treatment through the Pharmacy First service without you needing to see a GP first ๐Ÿ‘

Pharmacy First can help with seven common conditions, including:

โ€ข Impetigo (aged 1 year and over)
โ€ข Infected insect bites (aged 1 year and over)
โ€ข Earache (aged 1 to 17 years)
โ€ข Sore throat (aged 5 years and over)
โ€ข Sinusitis (aged 12 years and over)
โ€ข Urinary tract infections (UTIs) (women aged 16 to 64 years)
โ€ข Shingles (aged 18 years and over)

Pharmacists are also available to help with many other everyday health concerns, including coughs, colds, hay fever, aches and pains, digestive problems, medicines advice, healthy living support and more ๐ŸŒฟ

If your condition needs further assessment, your pharmacist will make sure you're directed to the right NHS service. They can also identify when symptoms may need urgent medical attention โš ๏ธ

Choosing Pharmacy First can help you get expert advice more quickly while helping to keep GP appointments available for people who need them most ๐Ÿ’™

Find out more:
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/pharmacies/how-pharmacies-can-help/

Persistent gut symptoms should never be ignored ๐Ÿ’œCrohnโ€™s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis are forms of inflammatory bowel ...
01/09/2026

Persistent gut symptoms should never be ignored ๐Ÿ’œ

Crohnโ€™s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis are forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and early diagnosis can make a big difference

Symptoms can include ongoing diarrhoea, stomach pain, blood in poo, weight loss, and extreme tiredness ๐Ÿ’ฌ

Many people delay getting help due to embarrassment or uncertainty, but getting checked early is important ๐Ÿค

Find out more about symptoms and standards of care here:
https://www.whatsupwithmygut.org.uk
https://ibduk.org/ibd-standards

Trying for a baby? Understanding your menstrual cycle and when you ovulate can help you identify the days when you're mo...
31/08/2026

Trying for a baby? Understanding your menstrual cycle and when you ovulate can help you identify the days when you're most likely to become pregnant ๐Ÿ‘ถ๐Ÿ’™

Ovulation usually happens around 10โ€“16 days before your next period starts. This is when an egg is released from the o***y and is available to be fertilised ๐Ÿฅš

Because s***m can survive in the body for several days, there is a "fertile window" during each cycle when pregnancy is more likely to occur ๐Ÿ“…

An ovulation calculator can help estimate when you may be ovulating based on the length of your menstrual cycle, making it a useful tool if you're trying to conceive ๐Ÿ‘

Remember that every person is different, and factors such as stress, illness and irregular periods can affect ovulation ๐Ÿ’ซ

If you've been trying to get pregnant and would like further advice, speak to your GP or healthcare professional ๐Ÿ’™

Try the ovulation calculator here:
https://patient.info/pregnancy/ovulation-calculator

With the Bank Holiday approaching, it's important to know how to access NHS services if you need help over the long week...
28/08/2026

With the Bank Holiday approaching, it's important to know how to access NHS services if you need help over the long weekend. ๐Ÿ’™

Many GP practices will be closed on Bank Holiday days, but there are still a range of NHS services available if you need medical advice, treatment or urgent care. ๐Ÿฅ

โœ… Use NHS 111 online for medical advice and support
โœ… Call 111 if you need urgent medical help but it's not an emergency
โœ… Visit your local pharmacy for advice on common illnesses and minor injuries
โœ… Use NHS online services to manage prescriptions and access health information
โœ… Call 999 or attend A&E for life-threatening emergencies only

If you take regular medication, remember to order any repeat prescriptions in plenty of time before the Bank Holiday to avoid running out. ๐Ÿ’Š

Planning ahead can help you enjoy the long weekend and ensure you know where to turn if you need healthcare support. โ˜€๏ธ

Find NHS services near you:
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/

Get help from NHS 111:
https://111.nhs.uk/

Learn how pharmacies can help:
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/pharmacies/how-pharmacies-can-help/

Today has been a bittersweet day for us all the surgery. Brogan has worked her last day with us as she embarks on the ne...
27/08/2026

Today has been a bittersweet day for us all the surgery. Brogan has worked her last day with us as she embarks on the next part of her journey. She is leaving to start her nursing training in September and we are all so proud of her. I am sure the patients will miss her just as much as we will. Good luck Brogan, thank you for everything over the past 8 years, its been a pleasure!

Our next Patient Participation Group is a joint meeting with all Barnstaple medical centres.It's on Tuesday 1st Septembe...
27/08/2026

Our next Patient Participation Group is a joint meeting with all Barnstaple medical centres.

It's on Tuesday 1st September from 2.15pm until 4.15pm at The Grosvenor Church Richmond Room, Old Station Road, Barnstaple, EX32 8PB.

ALL PATIENTS ARE WELCOME!

Address

11-13 Beards Road
Barnstaple
EX312PG

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

Telephone

+441271376655

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