All the staff at Isca Medical Practice would like to wish all of our patients a very happy and healthy Easter.
News
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
Free LGBT+ Art therapy for over 18s
Brew Monday
Monday 17th January is Brew Monday. This means that if you are feeling a little bit low, or perhaps just not quite yourself. Why don’t you call a friend and … [continue] Brew Monday
January is Love your liver month.
January is Love your liver month. Did you know that Liver disease is one of the most common forms of diseases in the United Kingdom, and once someone has it, … [continue] January is Love your liver month.
Happy New Year
We would like to wish all our patients here at Isca Medical Practice a happy new year. We hope that 2022 brings good health and happiness. Please remember in the … [continue] Happy New Year
Merry Christmas
All the staff at Isca Medical Practice would like to wish you a very happy and healthy Christmas. Please continue to wash your hands regularly, have windows open for ventilation … [continue] Merry Christmas
Over 65 Flu Clinic
We have a short clinic on the 11th January for over 65 flu vaccines. If you have not had your flu vaccine and you are over 65, please contact the … [continue] Over 65 Flu Clinic
Make sure your children still continue to test over half term.
Under 65 Flu Vaccinations
Due to delays in vaccine delivery unfortunately, we will not be able to offer flu clinics until the middle of November for those under 65
Shingles Vaccination
You may receive texts or letters inviting you for a shingles vaccination if you are eligible. Please see the poster on the attached link for more details and who is … [continue] Shingles Vaccination
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is breast cancer awareness month, Have a look at the symptoms and see what symptoms to look out for.
Covid Boosters
We are yet to hear from NHS England regarding Covid vaccine boosters. We appreciate your patience, and will contact patients once we have any further information.
September News Letter
September
Shortage of Blood Bottles
Urgent changes to blood tests posters (white) (1)
Exeter Muddy Race For Life
SOME OF THE STAFF FROM ISCA MEDICAL PRACTICE IS TAKING PART IN THIS YEAR’S PRETTY MUDDY, RACE FOR LIFE EVENT. IF YOU ARE ABLE TO SUPPORT US BY DONATING TO … [continue] Exeter Muddy Race For Life
Lets keep life moving!
Lets continue to wear face coverings in crowded places to protect others. Take a test even if you have mild symptoms, and remember to check in with the NHS app … [continue] Lets keep life moving!
Hip & Back Pain?
Come and learn how to live well with back and hip pain from Mike Redshaw, a local NHS physio. Email: [email protected] or search for us on Eventbrite. 20th July 7:30pm
Increase in Covid cases
We are seeing an increase in Covid cases, especially in the younger age groups in schools. It’s still important for children with a fever, or any other Covid symptom, to … [continue] Increase in Covid cases
Disruption on Polsloe road
On Monday 12th and Tuesday 13th the council are removing one of the large trees on Polsloe Road near the Zebra crossing. There will be traffic lights and potential disruption.
E consult
Please note our e-consult service will not be available over weekends and Bank Holidays.
HOPE Programme
Are you a parent caring for an under 4 year old? Are you experiencing stress, anxiety, low mood and feeling isolated? Would you like to learn about some self-management techniques … [continue] HOPE Programme
General Practice Data for Planning and Research Data Collection.
https://digital.nhs.uk/data-and-information/data-collections-and-data-sets/data-collections/general-practice-data-for-planning-and-research#top National Opt out Scheme – Patient Guide
End abuse from patients.
Please click the link below to see a quick video about a new campaign from the IGPM calls for end to abuse from patients. New campaign video from the IGPM … [continue] End abuse from patients.