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Do you know that some areas across Devon offer a self-referral service for certain specialties? This means you can make an appointment to see an NHS specialist without having to see a doctor first.
Please find below some of the services available to self-refer:
The Torbay and South Devon Physiotherapy Service is for patients registered at a GP practice in Brixham, Paignton, Torquay, Ashburton, Bovey Tracey, Chillington, Dartmouth, Dawlish, Ipplepen, Kingskerswell, Newton Abbot, Teignmouth, Totnes or surrounding areas. It offers musculoskeletal (MSK) appointments in local hospitals across the area.
To book you can Call – Monday to Friday, 8:30am midday: 0300 456 9987 (local rate) or follow link for more options: https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk/services/physiotherapy/physiotherapy-appointment-service/
Telephone: 0300 555 3344
TALKWORKS is a free, confidential, NHS talking therapy service, for people (aged 18+) who are seeking help and support about their mental health.
TALKWORKS Torquay team is located at Petitor House on Nicholson Road, which is close to The Willows Retail Park.
For more information please follow link: https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk/services/staying-well/winter-health/mental-health/
From the 31st of January 2024, your local pharmacists can treat you for seven common conditions without you needing to visit your GP.
Under the NHS Pharmacy First Service you can be treated for urine infection, sinusitis, ear infection, impetigo, sore throat, shingles, and infected insect bite. The highly qualified pharmacists can provide over the counter or prescription treatment for these conditions.
For more information on the eligibility criteria for these services, click here. click here
7 conditions pharmacists can manage across various age ranges.
Clinical pathway | Age range |
Acute otitis media* | 1 to 17 years |
Impetigo | 1 year and over |
Infected insect bites | 1 year and over |
Shingles | 18 years and over |
Sinusitis | 12 years and over |
Sore throat | 5 years and over |
Uncomplicated urinary tract infections | Women 16-64 years |