Budleigh Salterton Medical Centre

10/12/2025

If needed, you pharmacist can provide some prescription medicine, without seeing a GP. You can be treated for seven common conditions. Think Pharmacy First. https://ow.ly/2SaF50VLiLz

08/12/2025

If you need urgent medical help but you're not sure where to go, use 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you. Call, go online www.nhs.uk/111 or use the NHS App.
NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

05/12/2025

03/12/2025

Do you get migraines? There are different types of migraine with different symptoms. But sometimes, it can feel like a very bad headache with a throbbing pain on one side.
For more information about types of migraine, other symptoms and treatments, visit: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/migraine/

01/12/2025

Don’t give the gift of flu this festive season, get vaccinated before it’s too late.
Visit: https://onedevon.org.uk/.../dont-give-the-gift-of-flu.../

28/11/2025

🌡️💬 Menopause brings change — from hot flushes and mood swings to sleep shifts and brain fog. But with the right information and support, it doesn’t have to be overwhelming 💪🌸
This is your reminder: you’re not alone - and help is just a click away 💻💙
📚 Learn more about symptoms, treatment and support from trusted sources:
👉 NHS: https://ow.ly/5fCg50XcUaG
👉 How to support someone: https://ow.ly/rOpT50XcUaH
👉 Looking after your health: https://ow.ly/wNah50XcUaJ
👉 How long do symptoms last?: https://ow.ly/XVjE50XcUef
Let’s talk, share, and support each other - here's to better understanding and better health 💚

26/11/2025

Breast cancer doesn’t just affect women. Men can get it too. It can also impact transgender people, who may face extra barriers to awareness, diagnosis, and care.
Here’s what to keep in mind:
🩺 Know the signs in everyone - lumps, changes in shape, ni**le changes, skin dimpling
🔍 Men, don’t ignore changes in your chest or ni**le - although less common, breast cancer can still occur in men
🏳️‍⚧️ Trans and nonbinary people: your risks and body may change with hormone therapy or surgeries - always feel empowered to ask for care and checkups
📚 Learn more and find inclusive support:
👉 https://breastcancernow.org
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/breast-cancer-in-men/
👉 https://www.breastcanceruk.org.uk/resource-for.../
Let’s make awareness inclusive, supportive, and life-saving 💪

24/11/2025

🌫️ A persistent cough might be dismissed as a cold or heart issue — but sometimes, it’s more than that. If it lingers for more than 3 weeks, gets worse, or you have other symptoms, get it checked.
Key point: family history of cancer doesn’t only mean the same cancer you have. When your doctor asks, they mean any cancer your relatives have had. This information can help assess your risk and guide decisions.
📚 Learn more about cancer risk and genetics:
👉 https://www.macmillan.org.uk/.../family-history-genetics...
👉 https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/.../family-history-and...
Stay alert to changes, know your family history, and speak up for your lung health 💨

21/11/2025

We hope this handy chart helps with any enquiries about childhood immunisations.
If your child needs any immunisations, please contact the medical centre on 01395 441212, Monday to Friday, 10am-6pm and book an appointment with one of our nursing team.

19/11/2025

🚨 Sepsis Awareness 🚨Sepsis is a serious, life-threatening reaction to infection that can affect anyone, at any age. Early recognition saves lives! ⏰💔
⚠️ Know the signs:
🌡️ Fever or chills
💨 Fast breathing / difficulty breathing
❤️ Rapid heartbeat
😵 Confusion or slurred speech
If you suspect sepsis, seek urgent medical help immediately – don’t wait. 🏥

17/11/2025

🌟 The Miracle Cure That’s 100% FREE! 🌟
Have you heard about the miracle cure that can lower your risk of early death by 30%, has few side effects and is completely free? 🤔💡
🏃‍♂️ Exercise & Physical Activity! 🏋️‍♀️
Regular movement can help lower your risk of:
✔️ Heart disease & stroke ❤️
✔️ Type 2 diabetes 🍏
✔️ Bowel & breast cancer 🎗️
✔️ Osteoarthritis & hip fractures 🦴
✔️ Falls in older adults 👵
✔️ Depression & anxiety 🧠
✔️ Dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease 🧩
💬 It has been said by a GP that “If I could only prescribe one thing, it would be exercise.”
📢 Latest Research:
📰 The British Journal of Sports Medicine (2023) & BMJ (2024) confirm that physical activity is a key treatment for depression, anxiety, and psychological distress—helping people with mental health conditions, chronic illness, and the general population.
🚀 How much exercise is enough?
🏃 150 minutes per week of any movement is great!
📉 Avoid sitting too much—even small movement breaks make a difference.
⚡ Moderate intensity is best—if you can talk but not sing, you’re on the right track!
So, let’s get moving! Your body and mind will thank you. 💙💪

14/11/2025

⏰Why do our clinicians sometimes run late? 🩺
We understand how frustrating and inconvenient it can be when your appointment is running behind schedule. We want to offer a little insight into why this can happen and ask for your understanding 🙏
Our clinical appointments are booked in 10-minute slots and within that short time they need to:
🗣️ Discuss with you your symptoms
💊 Explore any treatments
📋 Check medical history
💻 Record all this in your medical notes
As the day goes on, even small delays can build up. Here are a few common reasons:
1️⃣ Complex or distressed patients – Some appointments involve emotional discussions, serious diagnoses, or mental health crises 😢💔
2️⃣ Multiple problems – Sometimes patients bring up several issues or remember something important mid-consultation 📝
3️⃣ Emergency hospital admissions – If someone is seriously unwell, we may need to arrange a hospital admission immediately and ring for the paramedics🚑
⚠️ Please know that we can’t explain the reason for delays at the time — patient confidentiality is always a top priority.
We do our best to run on time, but when emergencies happen, we must give each patient the time and care they need. Just as we will with you ❤️
🙏 Thank you for your patience, kindness, and understanding.