From the 31st October 2023, GP Practices will be able to provide patients who have not opted out, with access to their full prospective clinical records. This means that from … [continue] Online Services – Full Clinical Records Access
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Patients can now access their health records through the NHS App
People over the age of 16 can now access their GP health record on the NHS App and nhs.uk. This includes consultation notes, letters and test results. During your … [continue] Patients can now access their health records through the NHS App
Covid-19 booster vaccinations Autumn 2023
Unfortunately, we will not be offering Covid-19 boosters this year. If you would like to receive a booster for Covid-19, please visit another provider, such as a pharmacy or a … [continue] Covid-19 booster vaccinations Autumn 2023
Healthier Lifestyle Choices Programme
Nexus Primary Care Network (PCN) is working alongside Exeter City Community Trust to provide a six-week programme that focuses on healthier lifestyles. The programme will commence in early 2024, and … [continue] Healthier Lifestyle Choices Programme
Organ Donation Week 2023 – 18 to 24 September
You could save as many as nine lives as an organ donor. Confirm your decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register today#OrganDonationhttps://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/register-your-decision/donate/?
PLANT AND CAKE SALE HERE AT ISCA – SATURDAY 23Rd SEPTEMBER
Please support our wonderful Patient Participation Group(PPG) in fundraising by buying a delicious cake or a plant whilst they help us marshall our Flu Clinic on the 23rd September. Cash … [continue] PLANT AND CAKE SALE HERE AT ISCA – SATURDAY 23Rd SEPTEMBER
Closed for Staff Training – from 1pm on Tuesday 12th September
CLOSED FOR STAFF TRAINING From 1pm on Tuesday 12th September If you require medical assistance whilst we are closed Telephone the Practice on our usual number 01392 273805 And you … [continue] Closed for Staff Training – from 1pm on Tuesday 12th September
Bank Holiday Closure Monday 28th August 2023
Isca Medical Practice will closed on Monday 28th August due to the Bank Holiday. If you require medical assistance and is not urgent please call NHS111. In the case of … [continue] Bank Holiday Closure Monday 28th August 2023
FLU VACCINATIONS
Wellbeing Exeter – Support for young people in Exeter
Community life and social connections are vital to all our health and wellbeing. Wellbeing Exeter works alongside people to discover and develop opportunities and ideas on how to live … [continue] Wellbeing Exeter – Support for young people in Exeter
GP Patient Survey Results 2023
We are delighted to share our recently published national GP Patient Survey Results. These are published by NHS England and of the 300 surveys sent out to patients, 110 were … [continue] GP Patient Survey Results 2023
Samaritans Awareness Day – 24th July 2023
Every 10 seconds, Samaritans responds to a call for help. We’re proud to share the charity’s awareness-raising campaign #TalkToUs, to remind people that Samaritans are there for anyone who needs … [continue] Samaritans Awareness Day – 24th July 2023
Exeter Muddy Race For Life
It’s that time of year when the staff at Isca Medical Practice don their oldest trainers to take part in this year’s (hopefully not too Muddy!) Race For Life Event. … [continue] Exeter Muddy Race For Life
Mask wearing for patients
When attending the surgery it is not mandatory to wear a mask or face-covering unless you are attending with a respiratory condition.
Bank Holiday Surgery Closure Monday 29th May
Isca Medical Practice will closed on Monday 29th May due to the Bank Holiday. If you require medical assistance and is not urgent please call NHS111. In the case of … [continue] Bank Holiday Surgery Closure Monday 29th May
STAY WARM THIS WINTER
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/health-wellbeing/keep-well-this-winter/stay-healthy-in-winter/
ISCA SEASONAL CLOSURE DATES
We will be closed from 6pm Friday 23rd December to Wednesday 28th December for the Christmas holidays. Again for New Year from 6pm Friday 30th December to Tuesday 3rd January … [continue] ISCA SEASONAL CLOSURE DATES
Nexus Website Launch
Say Hello to Nexus Primary Care Network… https://nexuspcn.co.uk/ OUR WEBSITE HAS NOW LAUNCHED! Nexus PCN is a collection of five practices serving a population of 40,000+ patients in the Exeter … [continue] Nexus Website Launch
Wellbeing
HANDi paediatric app

The HANDi Paediatric app gives up-to-date advice about common childhood illnesses and how to treat them. It is recommended that parents should download this app should be used to have … [continue] HANDi paediatric app
Free Workshops in Exeter.

Better Health Exeter are hosting a variety of speakers from the NHS who will provide workshops on specific issues such as sleep or general well-being. Refreshments will be available from … [continue] Free Workshops in Exeter.
Coeliac Disease Awareness Month

May is coeliac disease awareness month. Coeliac disease is a condition where your immune system attacks tissues in the body when gluten is eaten. Coeliac disease is caused by an … [continue] Coeliac Disease Awareness Month
Happy Easter

All the staff at Isca Medical Practice would like to wish all of our patients a very happy and healthy Easter.
April – Autism Awareness Month

Austism is a learning disability and those diagnosed with autism may act slightly differently to other people. People with Autism may: find it hard to communicate and interact with other … [continue] April – Autism Awareness Month
Opting out of your data being shared

Sometimes certain information is shared with pharmaceutical, hospital and university researchers to help better and improve services within the NHS. examples of this may include how many patients are on … [continue] Opting out of your data being shared
Baby weighing facilities at the library

Devon Public Health, have teamed up with Libraries Unlimited across the south west to offer free baby self-weighing facilities in private areas of 16 libraries across Devon during the Bounce … [continue] Baby weighing facilities at the library
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

March is Ovarian Cancer Month. Ovarian cancer affects the ovaries that store eggs in order to reproduce. Symptoms of ovarian cancer could include: A swollen tummy or feeling bloated. Tenderness … [continue] Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Brain Tumour Awareness Month

March is brain tumour awareness month. A brain tumour is a growth of cells that grows in the brain, in an abnormal and uncontrollable way. Symptoms of a brain tumour … [continue] Brain Tumour Awareness Month
Cervical Screening
Please ensure you attend your routine cervical screening appointments. This is extremely important as it checks the health of the women’s cervix. This is conducted in primary care.
Women’s Breast Screening
Women will be receiving letters in the next few weeks to invite them in for mammograms. This screening is extremely important to rule out cancers that are too small to … [continue] Women’s Breast Screening