Bow and North Tawton Medical Practices

08/12/2025

07/12/2025

Norovirus can spread very easily.

Please don’t visit our hospitals or clinics if you've had symptoms of norovirus (vomiting and diarrhoea) in the last 48 hours.

Find norovirus advice at www.nhs.uk/conditions/norovirus

07/12/2025

TALKWORKS is not a crisis or emergency care service. If you need to access urgent mental health support, please call 111 and select the 'mental health' option. You will then be put through to the Devon Partnership NHS Trust First Response service, available 365 days a year, 7 days a week.

02/12/2025

We are sincerely grateful to all our patients who have taken the time to share their feedback about our practice.

Every day, our team strives to provide the best care possible. While we know we may not always meet every expectation, we truly appreciate both constructive comments and positive feedback as they help us continue improving the service we provide.

02/12/2025

This week is Grief Awareness Week, and a chance to recognise how any type of loss can affect our wellbeing.

There’s no right or wrong way to feel — grief affects everyone differently.

If you're finding things difficult, there’s support that can help.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/grief-bereavement-loss/

01/12/2025

If you take regular medication, there are simple steps you can take to help to help reduce waste:
✅ Plan ahead – check what you already have before reordering
✅ Only order what you need
✅ Check your medicines before leaving the pharmacy – they can’t be reused once you leave

25/11/2025

For some people, symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) can feel more noticeable or harder to manage during the winter.

But small things can help:

🔵 try some physical activity – anything that gets you moving
🔵 make the most of natural light – getting outside or sitting near windows
🔵 plan for tougher days – shifting stressful tasks or building in more rest

There’s also treatment available if you’re finding things really tough – such as light therapy, talking therapies or medication.

Find out more ➡️ www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/seasonal-affective-disorder-sad/overview/

16/11/2025

TALKWORKS is an inclusive service and we welcome referrals from those over 18, no matter their sexuality, race, gender or religion. If you are experiencing a change in mood, stress or are feeling more anxious than normal, help is available: https://orlo.uk/lBXlB

16/11/2025

We have two fabulous FREE activities planned for next Thursday 20 November for members of our Cancer Support Group!

We’ve got pottery painting at Paint Pots of Devon at 10.30am then a delicious lunch at the Three Pigs!

If you’re affected by cancer in some way - message to join us! Or email creditoncb@involve-middevon.org.uk

Involve Mid Devon

16/11/2025

Delighted to report our monthly cancer support group Coffee morning at Bow Garden Centre is growing! ☕️

There were five us yesterday and we had a great time!

We next meet on Thursday 11 December 11.00-12.30pm. Look out for the tablecloth to find us!

13/11/2025

Op COURAGE is a mental health and wellbeing service developed by veterans, for veterans. It doesn’t matter how long you served for or when you left.

If you find life difficult after leaving the UK Armed Forces, face struggles with mental health, and live in England, Op COURAGE is here to help.

Find out more information, visit www.nhs.uk/opcourage