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DATE FOR YOUR DIARY - SATURDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER - FLU CLINIC

We are now taking bookings for our flu clinic which is being held on Saturday 23rd September.

We are also holding a shingles/flu clinic for those of you who are eligible for both vaccines on 23rd September.

Please contact reception on 01271 329004 to check whether you are eligible and to make an appointment.

NATIONAL PATIENT SURVEY - RESULTS

Thank you to our patients who completed the national patient survey for Brannam Medical Centre. We have now received the results and would like to share these with you. Please click here to view the results.

MJOG

We use a messaging system called MJOG which allows us to contact our patients by text and voice message. We have been using this to invite our patients in for their seasonal flu vaccinations, chronic disease recalls and also for appointment reminders.

We would like to make our patients aware that if you receive a voice message starting 'This is a message from Brannam Medical Centre' it is a genuine message from us and please listen to the message all the way through and you will be able to respond.

If you do not wish to receive messages in this way, please contact the reception team.

National Diabetes Audit (NDA): Helping to improve diabetes care

Brannam Medical Centre is taking part in an important national project about diabetes care and treatment in the NHS. Please click here for more information.

BLOOD PRESSURE APPOINTMENTS

Please remember to arrive at least 5 minutes before your appointment to give your heart rate a chance to steady. Please wear loose clothing and refrain from Caffeine and Nicotine for at least 30 minutes prior to your Blood Pressure appointment.

Mental Health

North Devon Depression & Anxiety Service

The North Devon Depression & Anxiety Service provides psychological therapy for people who are over 18 years of age and who are feeling stressed, anxious, low in mood or depressed.

Your GP can refer you or you can refer yourself by phoning 01271 335041 and the service will let your GP know. Outside of office hours there is an answerphone - if you leave your name and contact details, you will receive a call back.

Alternatively, you can email dpn-tr.NorthDevonDAS@nhs.net

Click here for further information.

PHQ-9 Questionnaire

PHQ9 Questionnaire You may have been asked by your GP to complete a PHQ9 form. This is a tool used by doctors to assess levels of depression and response to treatment.

To complete the questionnaire, please click on the link below and follow the instructions on screen. Once complete, this information will be sent to the Practice, and reviewed by your GP.

PHQ9 Icon PHQ-9 Depression Assessment Questionnaire