Budshead Medical Practice & Oakside Surgery

10/09/2026

NHS Devon wants to hear your views on the future of local health and care services.

Join the Let’s Talk Neighbourhood Health event at Plymouth Leadworks (PL1 1TP) on Fri 11 Sept to share your experiences and ideas. Can't attend? You can still have your say by completing the online survey.

Find event details and the survey below: https://onedevon.org.uk/neighbourhood-health-engagement/?fbclid=IwY2xjawUPbENwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMFlKTVcza3FSa0ZMeFlOWVhzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeaN08WArYc0Cw6SB_BJ1v6U_0RhewK8_MvbPj0HXVigvvlcHGQHOdLJ71qD8_aem_9OJCZ-pGAuHR631ymf6fTw

Help shape the future of health and care in Devon  The Let’s talk Neighbourhood health communications and engagement programme is ...

08/09/2026

Blood Cancer Awareness Month starts today ❤️

Blood cancer changes everything. Whether you’re living with it, have been through it, supporting someone you love, or remembering someone you’ve lost - this month is for you.

For the moments blood cancer has changed.
For the moments research has helped make possible.
And for all the moments still to come.

Share this to help us raise awareness, and if blood cancer has touched your life, let us know in the comments.

08/09/2026

MenB vaccination for young people 💉

The MenB vaccination programme for young people is delivered through community pharmacy, not general practice.

Depending on which group you fall into, you can either book an appointment online or find your nearest pharmacy offering the vaccine.

Two groups are eligible:

✅ Young people born between 1 September 2007 and 31 August 2008
✅ Anyone born on or after 21 July 2001 who is starting university, or starting at some further education colleges as a residential student, for the first time this autumn. This also includes international students.

Patients born between 1 September 2007 and 31 August 2008 can book an appointment online or by calling 119 free of charge. You will need to be registered with a GP in England to use the online service.

Students in the second group should find a participating pharmacy on the NHS website. You will need evidence of your university or college offer, but you do not need to be registered with a GP.

The vaccine is given in two doses, at least four weeks apart. Patients should get their first dose as soon as they can so they are fully protected before the academic year begins. First doses are available until 31 December 2026 and second doses until 31 March 2027.

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccination-and-booking-services/book-a-menb-vaccination-appointment/

01/09/2026

01/09/2026

📌 Patient Notice - Half Day Closure

Date: Wednesday 2nd September

The practice will be closed from 1.00pm tomorrow for essential staff training.

The practice will reopen as usual at 8.00am on Thursday 3rd September.

💊 Please utilise your local pharmacy for minor ailments.

If you need to contact a GP with an urgent medical need that cannot wait until the practice reopens, please contact us and your call will be transferred to the out of hours service.

🚨If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please call 999.

28/08/2026

*** Volunteers Needed ***

We're looking for male volunteers who would be willing to give up an hour of their time once a week to come and visit some lovely gentlemen in the Southway and Plympton area.

We also have opportunities in Derriford/Crownhill, Ham and Efford for fantastic female volunteers.

If you know anyone please call the Volunteers office on 01752 651717 or make a volunteers referral at eldertreeplymouth.co.uk

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27/08/2026

Thunderstorms can trigger symptoms for those with lung conditions, like asthma.

If the weather makes your symptoms worse and you need to use your inhaler more, talk to your pharmacist, contact your GP or NHS 111.

27/08/2026

Bank Holiday Weekend ☀️

The practice will be CLOSED on: Monday 31 August

Normal hours resume on Tuesday 01 September 2026 at 8.00am.
If you require medical assistance that cannot wait until we reopen, please use the following NHS services:

📞 Call 111: For urgent medical advice.
🩹 Minor Injuries Units: Visit The Cumberland Centre (Devonport) or The Urgent Treatment Centre (Derriford Hospital).
🚨 Call 999: For life-threatening medical emergencies only.

Wishing all of our patients a lovely weekend! 😍