Kingskerswell & Ipplepen Health Centres

Kingskerswell & Ipplepen Health Centres CQC rated Outstanding GP Practice for patients in Kingskerswell & Ipplepen, Devon.

🥦🧠 It’s Malnutrition Awareness Week - and while it’s often associated with undernutrition, malnutrition can affect anyon...
21/11/2025

🥦🧠 It’s Malnutrition Awareness Week - and while it’s often associated with undernutrition, malnutrition can affect anyone, even those trying to lose weight.

Healthy eating isn’t just about cutting calories - it’s about getting the nutrients your body needs to thrive 💪

💡 Did you know?
⚠️ Weight loss medications like Mounjaro, Wegovy or Saxenda can reduce appetite so much that people may miss out on essential nutrients.
⚠️ Malnutrition symptoms can be subtle - like fatigue, slow healing, or feeling cold all the time.
⚠️ Even if you're eating, you could be missing key vitamins or minerals.

✅ Learn more:
🍽️ NHS Better Health tips: https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/
📋 Malnutrition symptoms: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/malnutrition/symptoms/
💊 Weight loss med side effects: https://onlinedoctor.boots.com/weight-loss/wegovy-saxenda-side-effects
🥕 10 nutrients you might be lacking: https://patient.info/news-and-features/10-essential-nutrients-you-might-be-lacking

Eat well. Stay strong. Be informed. 💚

Personalised Advice for You✨ Want tips that actually fit your lifestyle?After completing the NHS Healthy Choices Quiz, y...
19/11/2025

Personalised Advice for You

✨ Want tips that actually fit your lifestyle?
After completing the NHS Healthy Choices Quiz, you’ll receive personalised recommendations based on your answers - including trusted NHS apps, expert advice, and supportive resources.

No judgment. Just simple, helpful guidance to get you moving in the right direction. 💪

🌐 Take the quiz today and start your journey towards a healthier, happier you:
https://links.e.phepartnerships.co.uk/els/v2/dm6Wh-_y9_SY/RzFWR2JEaEFxNW9JWWFkc0M4MmFYeEk2VUl3OFp4YWJqanowZDNaN0lvTURBcHNsMGQrM0hkWTdmeTJuMkx1SXlqUFpkeWpsWEVMWVhxYlZEMkR6NVQ2RnQyaTNLOGtUTFJCZU53VG1QRDJkVy9lYnBHbnNIdz09S0/

👨‍⚕️📋 International Men’s Day is approaching – and it’s the perfect moment to prioritise our health checks!Did you know ...
19/11/2025

👨‍⚕️📋 International Men’s Day is approaching – and it’s the perfect moment to prioritise our health checks!

Did you know the NHS offers a free health check for adults to help spot risks like heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease and more? Check it out:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/nhs-health-check

Want to know what happens at the check? Learn more at:
👉 https://patient.info/news-and-features/what-to-expect-at-an-nhs-health-check

📌 This is important for every man – whether you feel fine or not. Strong health starts with awareness and action.

🦠💊 Antibiotics are powerful medicines - but they aren’t always the answer. Using them when they’re not needed can cause ...
17/11/2025

🦠💊 Antibiotics are powerful medicines - but they aren’t always the answer. Using them when they’re not needed can cause harm and make future infections harder to treat.

Here’s what you should know:
✔️ They only work against bacterial infections, not viruses like colds or flu.
✔️ Overuse is driving antibiotic‑resistance (“superbugs”) - which means common infections can become untreatable.
✔️ Do these things to help protect their effectiveness:
‑ Only take antibiotics when prescribed by a healthcare professional
‑ Complete the full course exactly as directed
‑ Never save antibiotics for later or share them with others

📚 Learn more here:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/antibiotics/antibiotic-antimicrobial-resistance/
👉 https://patient.info/news-and-features/why-antibiotics-should-not-be-overused

🩺🔍 Worried you could be at risk of type 2 diabetes? A few changes in your family history, lifestyle or symptoms might me...
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. 💪

Discover Your Health Score💡 Ever wondered how your daily choices affect your health?Take the NHS Healthy Choices Quiz an...
12/11/2025

Discover Your Health Score

💡 Ever wondered how your daily choices affect your health?

Take the NHS Healthy Choices Quiz and get your personalised health score out of 10! The quiz looks at six key lifestyle areas:

🏃 Movement
🍎 Eating
🍷 Alcohol consumption
🚭 Smoking & va**ng
🧠 Mental health
😴 Sleep

You’ll see how you’re doing in each area and find simple ways to make positive changes.

👉 Take the Quiz - https://links.e.phepartnerships.co.uk/els/v2/dm6Wh-_y9_SY/RzFWR2JEaEFxNW9JWWFkc0M4MmFYeEk2VUl3OFp4YWJqanowZDNaN0lvTURBcHNsMGQrM0hkWTdmeTJuMkx1SXlqUFpkeWpsWEVMWVhxYlZEMkR6NVQ2RnQyaTNLOGtUTFJCZU53VG1QRDJkVy9lYnBHbnNIdz09S0/

12/11/2025

🥂✨ Not drinking? That’s a valid choice - and one worth celebrating.

is about creating a space where everyone feels comfortable with their own decisions, whether they drink or not.
Some people are cutting back for health, others are taking a break, and some simply don’t enjoy it - and that’s okay 💬🧃

👂 How can we be more supportive?
✔️ Respect someone’s choice without questioning it
✔️ Offer non-alcoholic options
✔️ Keep social events welcoming for everyone

Learn more from:
👉 https://alcoholchange.org.uk/get-involved/campaigns/stopsobershaming
👉 https://patient.info/news-and-features/what-not-to-say-to-someone-who-doesnt-drink-alcohol
👉 https://patient.info/news-and-features/is-sobriety-becoming-trendy

Let’s help make every setting inclusive, whatever’s in your glass 💚

10/11/2025

💙 It’s Anti‑Bullying Week 2025: Power for Good! Time to stand up, speak out, and build kinder communities 🌟

Bullying can happen anywhere: in schools, workplaces, online, even in organisations up and down the ladder. It affects everyone.

Here’s how we can make a difference together:
👫 Be an ally, not a bystander - if you see something, say something
🏫 In schools: encourage safe spaces, peer support, and open dialogue
💼 In workplaces & organisations: promote respect, zero tolerance, and clear reporting structures
🗣️ Share stories, challenge harmful behaviour, and support those who feel alone

Learn more and access resources:
👉 https://anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/
👉 https://www.acas.org.uk/discrimination-and-bullying

Let’s work together for environments where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued 💪

🌫️ Lung Cancer Awareness Month is here - and this year, we’re shining a light on the connections between lung health, co...
07/11/2025

🌫️ Lung Cancer Awareness Month is here - and this year, we’re shining a light on the connections between lung health, coughs, and family cancer history.

A persistent cough might be dismissed as a cold or heart issue — but sometimes, it’s more than that. If it lingers, 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/cancer-information-and-support/worried-about-cancer/causes-and-risk-factors/family-history-genetics-and-cancer-risk
👉 https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/causes-of-cancer/inherited-cancer-genes-and-increased-cancer-risk/family-history-and-inherited-cancer-genes

Stay alert to changes, know your family history, and speak up for your lung health 💨

Remembrance Sunday and Remembrance Day are a national opportunity to remember the service and sacrifice of all those who...
06/11/2025

Remembrance Sunday and Remembrance Day are a national opportunity to remember the service and sacrifice of all those who have defended our freedoms and protected our way of life.

Kingskerswell & Ipplepen Health Centre is proud to be a Veteran Friendly Accredited GP Practice, and to support our Veteran Community this Remembrance Day. We understand that this time can be particularly challenging for many veterans in our community, and we want you to know that as a Veteran Friendly Accredited GP Practice, our team is trained and committed to recognising and supporting your health needs.

If you’re a veteran patient, please let us know that you have served it helps us make sure you receive the most appropriate care and support, whenever you need it.

For more information about our commitment to support our veteran community please visit the practice website via the link - https://kingskerswellandipplepenmedicalpractice.nhs.uk/patient-care-and-support/support-for-veterans

🧠🌀 Feeling overwhelmed? Stress isn’t just “part of life” — it can affect your body, mind and behaviour in real ways.Here...
05/11/2025

🧠🌀 Feeling overwhelmed? Stress isn’t just “part of life” — it can affect your body, mind and behaviour in real ways.

Here’s what you might experience:
✔️ Physical: headaches, muscle tension, stomach issues, chest‑racing heartbeats
✔️ Mental: trouble concentrating, making decisions, constant worrying
✔️ Behavioural: irritability, sleep too much or too little, eating changes, pulling away from others

When stress becomes long‑term, it can lead to burnout — extreme exhaustion, cynicism, reduced performance.

You don’t have to cope with it alone.

👉 Learn more and find help:
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Take a pause. Talk it out. You matter. 💚

Take the First Step!🌿 Ready to make small changes for a healthier you?The NHS Healthy Choices Quiz makes it easier than ...
04/11/2025

Take the First Step!

🌿 Ready to make small changes for a healthier you?

The NHS Healthy Choices Quiz makes it easier than ever to take the first step towards improving your wellbeing. It’s simple, quick, and gives you a snapshot of how your lifestyle might be affecting your health.

👉 Take the quiz today: NHS Healthy Choices Quiz - https://links.e.phepartnerships.co.uk/els/v2/dm6Wh-_y9_SY/RzFWR2JEaEFxNW9JWWFkc0M4MmFYeEk2VUl3OFp4YWJqanowZDNaN0lvTURBcHNsMGQrM0hkWTdmeTJuMkx1SXlqUFpkeWpsWEVMWVhxYlZEMkR6NVQ2RnQyaTNLOGtUTFJCZU53VG1QRDJkVy9lYnBHbnNIdz09S0/

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School Road
Kingskerswell
TQ125DJ

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 6pm
Thursday 8:30am - 6pm
Friday 8:30am - 6pm

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