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