Chelston Hall Medical Surgery

21/11/2025

05/11/2025

Carers Event
Torbay Carers Service's event to celebrate unpaid carers for Carers Rights Day 2025 will be held on Saturday 22 November 2025, 10am to 2pm at Paignton Library.
There is a wide range of advice and support for people who care for a family member or friend, the people that they care for and the wider public.
For further information, please see the ‘Carers Rights Day‘ page. Alternatively email Signposts for Carers or call 01803 208455.

16/10/2025

Practice Closure for Essential Staff Training - Wednesday 22nd October 2025

We would like to inform our patients that both Chelston and Barton sites will be closed from 12.30pm on Wednesday 22nd October 2025 for Essential Staff Training.

If you need to contact the Practice during this time you will be directed to an alternative service who will be able to assist you with your medical needs. Your local pharmacy will also be able to help with medical advice.

ALWAYS use 999 for life-threatening emergencies.
Thank you.

19/08/2025

Advance Notice - August Bank Holiday

We will be closed on Bank Holiday Monday 25th August 2025. Please ensure that you order and collect your repeat medicines in plenty of time so that you do not run out.
If you need urgent medical advice or direction when we are closed, please call 111 or go online to: https://111.nhs.uk/ . ALWAYS continue to use 999 for life-threatening emergencies.
For a full list of pharmacies open in the southwest over the Bank Holiday follow the link: https://www.england.nhs.uk/south/info-professional/pharm-info/pharmacy-opening-hours/?fbclid=IwAR39A5fWY6SfywhuvfIadiNYx30F-qJg4tQAtIYLKk4hjqCZpa5p0MwETxE

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15/07/2025

Weight Loss Injections - IMPORTANT UPDATE

Important Update: Weight Loss Injections (Tirzepatide – Mounjaro®)

You may have seen in the news that a new medication called tirzepatide (Mounjaro®) has been approved by the NHS to help support weight loss in certain patients living with obesity.

While national guidance (from NICE) now recommends tirzepatide as part of a supported weight management programme, most GP practices – including ours – are currently unable to prescribe this medication for weight loss.

Who is eligible?

In the initial phase, NHS England is prioritising access for people with the greatest medical need. This means you must meet all of the following criteria:

A BMI of 40 or more, and
At least four diagnosed health conditions linked to obesity from the following list:

Type 2 diabetes
High blood pressure (hypertension)
Cardiovascular disease
Obstructive sleep apnoea
High cholesterol or other lipid conditions (dyslipidaemia)
Over time, eligibility may expand, but currently very few people qualify.

What’s happening now?

Most local NHS areas (called ICBs) are still developing services and pathways for how and where tirzepatide will be offered. This includes setting up the wraparound care required to support safe and effective weight loss (such as dietary advice and behavioural support).

What should I do?

Please don’t contact the GP practice for a prescription at this time – we are unable to prescribe tirzepatide for weight loss until the local NHS service is up and running.

We will update this page when more information becomes available and local access is confirmed.

In the meantime there are other options:
You may wish to explore the NHS Better Health program: https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/
Or the NHS Digital Weight Management Programme if you have a BMI over 30, along with diabetes, high blood pressure, or both.
If you are from a Black, Asian or other ethnic minority background, the BMI limit is lower at 27.5, as health risks like type 2 diabetes can start at a lower weight:
https://www.england.nhs.uk/digital-weight-management/how-to-access-the-programme/

Thank you for your understanding

The NHS Digital Weight Management Programme could help you if you are living with obesity and also have diabetes, high blood pressure, or both. If this is you, you could benefit from this 12-week programme. It’s free and easily available via a smartphone, tablet, or computer. How to start the prog...