Queen's Medical Centre, Barnstaple

15/11/2025

Phone: 07850 927 064
Email: devonbarnstaple.mhm@nhs.net
Opening hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 4pm-10pm, virtual support only Monday to Tuesday, 4pm-10pm
Address: The Voice Meeting Rooms, Belle Meadow Court, Albert Lane, Barnstaple, EX32 8RJ
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15/11/2025

Chronic fatigue is not just feeling tired 🛏️


Crohn's & Colitis UK

14/11/2025

Dental check-ups and treatments are FREE for pregnant women, and for a year after your baby’s birth. Visit Start for Life for more tips and advice.

https://www.nhs.uk/start-for-life/how-to-take-care-of-your-baby-or-toddlers-teeth/?WT.mc_ID=Partnerships_TTfT_Socialtoolkit

14/11/2025

This Saturday is the next Barnstaple Repair Cafe before a well deserved festive rest and return in 2026 for our fabulously fixy team!

🛠 Pop along to Barnstaple Library on Saturday (15th November) from 10am through until 1pm where our talented and skilled team of volunteers will be on hand, giving their time amd experience to fix and mend all manner of your household items and textiles. 🛠

🎄It's that time of year when we suggest you bring in your Fairy Lights for PAT testing and those favorite Festive Jumpers which may require a snowball stitching back on!🎄

📋 Please do be sure to have your items registered with our welcome team by 12.30pm and be understanding of our 1 item per person during busy times.

We'll also be joined by Barnstaple Town Council Communications Officer who's excited to see what happens at these wondeful sessions, take some pictures and help us promote the 2026 repair cafe sessions and mayne even some special events!

14/11/2025

14/11/2025

🩺🔍 Worried you could be at risk of type 2 diabetes? A few changes in your family history, lifestyle or symptoms might mean a lot.
Here’s what to keep in mind:

• 👪 Family history matters – If a parent, sibling or relative has diabetes, your own risk goes up.
• 🍔 Lifestyle factors count – Being overweight, inactive or having higher waist size can all raise risk.
• 🚩 Symptoms might be subtle – Increased thirst, tiredness or needing to wee more may be signs.
• 📊 Want to know your risk? Try this tool: https://riskscore.diabetes.org.uk/start
• 📖 More reading on what to expect and why this matters: https://patient.info/diabetes/diabetes-mellitus-leaflet

It doesn’t mean diabetes is inevitable - taking action now could make a real difference. 💪

14/11/2025

𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 – 𝗖𝗤𝗖 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
We are currently undergoing a Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment.
To help CQC understand patient experience, we are asking anyone who has used our services in the last 12 months to provide feedback directly to CQC.
Your feedback helps ensure our services are safe, effective and responsive.
Thank you for your support.

14/11/2025

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month.
Contact your GP practice if you are experiencing any of these signs and symptoms of lung cancer.
It’s probably nothing serious, but early diagnosis and treatment can save lives.

13/11/2025

Your pharmacist can provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions - without you seeing a GP.
Think pharmacy first and get seen by your local community pharmacy team.

13/11/2025

During pregnancy, you’re more vulnerable to gum disease.
Remember, your dental check-ups and treatments are FREE up to a year after your baby’s birth. Visit Start for Life for more tips and advice.

https://www.nhs.uk/start-for-life/how-to-take-care-of-your-baby-or-toddlers-teeth/?WT.mc_ID=Partnerships_TTfT_Socialtoolkit

12/11/2025

Most people feel stressed sometimes — it’s a normal reaction to life’s ups and downs.
But if stress is affecting your daily life, there are things you can try that may help.
You can refer yourself for free NHS talking therapies or speak to your GP.
For more practical tips on managing stress, visit https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/stress/

12/11/2025

Too much sugar in your child’s food and drink can take its toll on their tiny teeth. Avoid adding sugar to their meals, to help protect their smile. Visit Start for Life for more tips and advice.

https://www.nhs.uk/start-for-life/how-to-take-care-of-your-baby-or-toddlers-teeth/?WT.mc_ID=Partnerships_TTfT_Socialtoolkit