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Booking open for spring COVID-19 booster

Torbay residents most at risk of becoming severely ill from COVID-19 can now book their spring 2024 booster.

Torbay General Practice (TGP) is running booster clinics on selected days at the Riviera International Centre in Torquay, starting on April 24th.

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TGP practices selected for liver cancer detection pilot

A group of Torbay GP practices have been selected to take part in an NHS England pilot programme that aims to diagnose liver cancer at an early stage.

The programme involves patients aged over 16 who fall into one of the ‘high-risk’ categories and are registered with one of the participating practices.

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Torbay’s spring vaccination programme set to start

A new Covid-19 booster vaccination programme for those most at risk of serious illness from the virus will launch in Torbay this spring.

Torbay General Practice (TGP) will be running booster clinics on selected days – yet to be announced – at the Riviera International Centre in Torquay.

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See a GP in the evening and at weekends

Did you know, as a Torbay patient, you can see a GP in the evening and at weekends?

The Torbay Enhanced Access Service is available to anyone registered with a Torbay GP Practice.

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Last opportunity for vaccine ‘walk-ins’

Eligible patients can get their winter Covid-19 vaccine at the International Riviera Centre in Torquay today (Wednesday, November 24).

The clinic is open to ‘walk-ins’ from 8.30am to 4.45pm today – and again on Monday, December 11.

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Winter vaccine clinics take place after drop in take-up

Torbay residents most at risk of developing severe Covid-19 are being encouraged to get their winter vaccination after a recent fall in take up.

The next vaccination clinic takes place on Tuesday, November 14, with additional days scheduled for November 21 and 28.

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Staff join Torbay runners for NHS birthday Parkrun

Torbay residents joined Torbay General Practice (TGP) staff for a special ‘Parkrun’ event on Saturday to mark the 75th anniversary of the NHS.

The run, which took place at the Torbay Velopark, was one of hundreds held across the country to celebrate the health service’s milestone.

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Join practice staff for NHS birthday parkrun

Torbay residents and NHS staff are being encouraged to lace up their running shoes to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the health service.

Torbay General Practice – an alliance of ten GP practices – is supporting ‘Parkrun for the NHS’ by taking part in the local event at Torbay Velopark on Saturday, July 8 (9am start).

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TGP’s Gemma wins regional award

A Torbay nurse has won a prestigious award for her work with a pioneering care home visiting service.

Gemma Guppy triumphed in the Leadership Award category of the South West General Practice Nursing Celebration Awards. She received the accolade at a special gala ceremony at the Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel this week.

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Don’t forget your routine vaccinations

As you may have seen from recent media coverage, the uptake of routine vaccinations is declining.

Data shows that, in some parts of England, one in ten children are unvaccinated and unprotected against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) by the time they start school.

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