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SURGERY TIMES
Doctors are normally available as follows, but the schedule
is subject to change.
Exmouth Health Centre
Dr Tom Debenham
Monday: Afternoon
Tuesday: Morning
Friday: Afternoon NB: Dr Debenham works at Underhill Surgery, Lympstone on
Monday & Friday am and Tuesday pm
Dr Teresa Nicholson
Tuesday & Friday: All Day
Thursday: Morning
Dr Kevin Douglas
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: All Day
Dr Peter Acheson
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday: All Day
Friday: Morning
Dr Nigel Johnston
Monday - Thursday: All Day
Dr Andrew Rosewarne
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday all day
Dr Jane Aitken
Wednesday morning and Thursday afternoon at
Underhill Surgery, Lympstone
Dr Lowri Kew
Monday, Thursday and Friday: all day
Wednesday: morning
Dr Jo Morrison
Tuesday and Wednesday: all day
APPOINTMENTS
Morning Surgeries: Commence at either 8.30 or 9.00am Afternoon Surgeries: Commence at either 2.30, 3.00 or 4.00pm
EMERGENCIES
A Doctor is always on call for emergencies.
When Claremont Medical Practice is closed, telephone 0845 671 0270 and your call
will be transferred to the Out-of-Hours service. At nights and weekends you may
be requested to attend the Treatment Centre at Exmouth Hospital. If, for any
reason, you have difficulty obtaining a Doctor, please telephone the Minor Injuries Unit on 282001.
OUT OF HOURS
Should you require to see a Doctor when the surgery is closed please contact DEVON Doctors on 0845 6710 270.
Please be aware that all telephone calls received at the Out-of-Hours Call Centre
are recorded.
Whatever the day or time, if you or
someone else experiences severe chest pain, loss of blood or suspected broken
bones, go to your nearest Minor Injuries Unit or call 999.
FACILITIES FOR THE DISABLED
Exmouth Health Centre and Underhill
Surgery both have suitable facilities for access and toilets for the disabled.
For patients with hearing problems we have available an induction loop and a
member of staff who can sign.
(Our Practice booklet can also be made available on request in Braille, on audio cassette
tape, on disk and in large print.)
NHS DIRECT
Call NHS Direct on 0845 4647 for free expert NHS health advice
and information 24 hours a day (calls charged at local rates) or log on to www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
COMMON
ILLNESSES
The Practice holds a supply of leaflets on "How To Treat Certain Common Illnesses".
If you would like a particular leaflet, please ask the Practice Nurse.
YOUR LOCAL PHARMACIST
Your local Pharmacist will be able to give you free health advice and you don’t
need an appointment. Many Pharmacies operate extended hours on a rota basis.
For details call NHS Direct on 0845 4647.
CARERS
A carer is someone who provides support to a partner, child, relative, friend or neighbour who could not manage without their help.
We offer information on; training sessions available, local support groups, financial help, how to maintain good health and wellbeing as well as general caring advice an annual Health & Wellbeing check is offered to all Carers. Please ask at reception for a carer registration form or for further details.
