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We are a friendly and dedicated team made up of doctors, nurses, dispensers, allied healthcare professionals, administrative staff, and receptionists.

Together, we work collaboratively to provide high-quality, compassionate care to our community. Welcome to Tavyside Health Centre, Tavistock - a new facility with seven General Practitioner partners, serving the community of Tavistock and its surrounding areas.

31/07/2026

Ruth Hamblin (Health Care Assistant)

24/07/2026

📢 We Need Your Feedback – Continuity of Care at Tavyside Health Centre

At Tavyside Health Centre, we are always looking for ways to improve the care we provide. Following this year's NHS GP Patient Survey, we are carrying out a short anonymous survey to better understand what Continuity of Care means to our patients.

Continuity of Care is about seeing or speaking to the healthcare professional who knows you best, where appropriate, and ensuring your care is joined up and consistent.

We would be grateful if you could take a few minutes to complete our survey and share your views. Your feedback will help us understand what is important to our patients and shape how we develop our services in the future.

✅ Completely anonymous
✅ Takes just a few minutes to complete
✅ Open to all registered patients

Please complete the survey here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=slTDN7CF9UeyIge0jXdO41dGOzF-UqFGiQ_hjWDJy8VUMENaUzI3MFlRRjlSNElYRTIzTUM2VlNVNC4u

Thank you for helping us improve the care we provide to our community.

20/07/2026

Measuring your waist can help you understand more about your health 💙

This video explains how to measure your waist so you can calculate your waist-to-height ratio 📏

Your waist-to-height ratio is another way to check whether you may be carrying too much weight around your tummy, alongside your Body Mass Index (BMI). Carrying excess weight around your middle can increase your risk of conditions such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and heart disease ⚠️

It only takes a few minutes to check and can help you make informed decisions about your health and wellbeing 👍

Calculate your waist-to-height ratio here:
https://www.nhs.uk/health-assessment-tools/calculate-your-waist-to-height-ratio/how-to-measure-your-waist

16/07/2026

🎉 Congratulations Jo – Celebrating 25 Years of Service! 🎉

Today, we are incredibly proud to celebrate a very special milestone as Jo (Lead Secretary) marks 25 years of service to our patients and community.

Jo first joined Stannary Surgery in 2001 and has been part of the practice through its evolution over the years, including the merger with Wharfside Surgery in 2010 to create Tavyside Health Centre and the subsequent merger with Lifton Surgery in 2016.

For 25 years, Jo has provided unwavering support, compassion, and dedication to both patients and colleagues. Her knowledge, experience, and friendly face have made a real difference to countless people across our community.

We would like to thank Jo for her outstanding commitment and everything she has done over the past quarter of a century. Reaching 25 years of service is a remarkable achievement, and we are delighted to celebrate this milestone with her.

Please join us in congratulating Jo on this fantastic achievement! 👏💙

13/07/2026

Did you know that people of African, Caribbean or South Asian heritage are more likely to develop high blood pressure? 💙

High blood pressure (hypertension) often has no symptoms, which is why it’s sometimes called a “silent” condition ⚠️

If left untreated, it can increase the risk of serious health problems such as heart attacks, strokes and kidney disease ❤️

Research shows that people from African, Caribbean and South Asian backgrounds may have a higher risk of developing high blood pressure, so regular blood pressure checks are especially important 👍

Simple lifestyle changes can help lower your blood pressure and improve your overall health, including:
• eating a healthy balanced diet
• reducing salt intake
• staying active
• maintaining a healthy weight
• cutting down on alcohol 🚶

Checking your blood pressure regularly can help spot problems early and help you get the right support if needed 💫

Speak to your GP practice or pharmacist if you would like a blood pressure check or advice 💙

Find out more:
https://ow.ly/TnUx50Zlzlt

10/07/2026

Further to our email yesterday regarding the 2026 GP Patient Survey Results, please find attached a more comprehensive breakdown of the findings for Tavyside Health Centre.

The analysis provides a detailed overview of our performance across all key survey domains, highlighting areas where we have performed exceptionally well against both ICS and national benchmarks, as well as identifying opportunities for further improvement.

To see a thorough breakdown, please click here: https://gp-patient.co.uk/

09/07/2026

🩺 TAVYSIDE HEALTH CENTRE - GP PATIENT SURVEY 2026 RESULTS

THANK YOU FOR YOUR FEEDBACK 💙

We're delighted to share some of our latest patient survey results.

Thank you to everyone who completed the survey. Your feedback helps us shape and improve the services we provide to our community.

06/07/2026

Summer is here – are you ready? ☀️

Warmer weather can bring a range of common health issues, from sunburn and hay fever to insect bites and travel sickness 🌍

Simple steps can help you stay safe and well this summer 👍

☀️ Protect your skin by:
• using sunscreen with at least SPF 30
• reapplying regularly
• spending time in the shade during the hottest part of the day
• wearing suitable clothing and sunglasses 😎

Even on cloudy days, UV rays can still damage your skin, so sun protection is important throughout the summer months 💙

If you need advice on managing summer symptoms such as hay fever, insect bites, stings or travel sickness, your pharmacist can help 💊

Stay safe, stay well and enjoy your summer 🌴

Find out more:
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/sunscreen-and-sun-safety/

29/06/2026

Antibiotics are powerful medicines – but they don’t work for everything 💊

Antibiotic resistance happens when bacteria change and become resistant to the antibiotics used to treat them. This means infections can become harder to treat, last longer, and in some cases become more serious ⚠️

One of the biggest causes of antibiotic resistance is using antibiotics when they aren’t needed, such as for colds and flu, which are caused by viruses – not bacteria ❌

To help keep antibiotics working:
• Only take them if prescribed by a healthcare professional
• Always complete the full course
• Never share antibiotics or use leftovers

Antibiotic resistance is a growing global health concern, and we all have a role to play in protecting these important medicines for the future 🌍

Find out more:
Antibiotic resistance: https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/antibiotics/antibiotic-antimicrobial-resistance/

23/06/2026

Amber alert

The UK Health Security Agency today issued a heat-health alert for the South West, West Midlands and Yorkshire and Humber regions.

The alert is currently in place from Monday 17 June to Friday 21 June, and if current forecasted temperatures are reached it is likely that there will be significant impacts across the health and social care sector.

These impacts include an increase in severe impact to health across the population, particularly in those aged over 65 or those with pre-existing health conditions, including respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, an increasing demand for remote health
care services and an impact on the ability of services delivered due to heat effects on the work force.

Check in with anyone you think might be at risk and see if they need help.

Address

Abbey Rise
Tavistock
PL199FD

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 7pm
Tuesday	8am - 7pm
Wednesday	8am - 7pm
Thursday	7:30am - 7pm
Friday	8am - 7pm

Telephone

+441822613517

Website

http://www.tavyside.org/

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