Useful Information

Confidentiality

It is important to us that all aspects of your visits are dealt within the strictest confidence. All members of staff have access to patient information as part of their working tasks. They have all signed confidentiality clauses within their contracts.

Personal Information

The Practice operates in compliance with all current legislation including:

  • The Data Protection Act 1998 and
  • The Freedom of Information Act 2000

If you require further information about:

  • Our compliance with these Acts, then please enquire at the Reception Desk.
  • Access to your medical records, then please ask your GP or speak to the Practice Manager.

 

Primary Care Trust

Details of primary medical care can be obtained from the Primary Care Trust (PCT) at: NHS Devon, County Hall, Topsham Road, Exeter EX20 4QQ Tel: 0845 140 5005

Aggression and Violence

All our staff are here to try and help. Please treat them with courtesy and consideration. Verbal and physical abuse will not be tolerated by any of our staff and in the event of this occurring we will exercise our right to inform the police or have perpetrators removed from our medical list.

Websites

We provide these links for information only and do not accept responsibility for their content or accuracy, or for any actions you may take as a consequence of visiting these sites.

 

 

Telephone Numbers:

 

CHERITON BISHOP & TEIGN VALLEY PRACTICE  
The Surgery 01647 24272
   

HOSPITALS
 
OkehamptonCommunityHospital 01837 658000
RoyalDevon & ExeterHospital 01392 411611
Health Visitors 01837 658026
Hospicecare 01837 658077
Midwives 01837 658013

SERVICES
 
Okehampton Police Station 08452 777444
DevonSocial Services  
- Care Direct Customer Service Centre 08451 551007
- Out of Hours Emergency Duty Team 08456 000388
Patient & Practitioner Services Agency 01392 205205
Youthwise 01822 612555

HELPLINES
 
NHS Direct 0845 4647
Age Concern 01837 55838
British Pregnancy Advisory Service 0845 7304030
Citizens Advice Bureau 01837 52574
Cruse (Bereavement Counselling) 01392 272406
Samaritans 01392 411711
Relate (Marriage Guidance) 01392 275681
Alcoholics Anonymous 0845 7697555
Al Anon (supports those affected by someone else’s drinking) 020 74030888