Veteran Friendly Practice
We’re proud to be a Veteran Friendly Accredited GP practice and to support our veteran community.
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Sleepstation – now available to Wooda patients on the NHS
Sleepstation is a clinically validated sleep improvement programme that can help you sleep better after just four sessions.
Read MoreLiveMind Mindfulness Course – coming soon!
LiveMind is a four session mindfulness course aimed at people who have experienced mental health difficulties in the past, and
Read MoreCookie Policy
Cookies are small pieces of data saved to your computer/device which track usage and interactions with this web site. In
Read MoreMy Health Devon – My Condition
My Health Devon condition information
Read MoreDigital resources for unpaid carers
In partnership with national charity Carers UK, NHS England is offering free access to Carers UK Digital Resource for Carers, an
Read MoreSilver Cloud online courses for mental health
Online modules are now available for mental health, no referral needed
Read MoreNovo Nordisk launches national pre-filled pen recycling scheme
Novo Nordisk pre-filled pen recycling scheme
Read MoreGreen Impact Gold Award
Wooda has achieved Green Impact Gold status
Read MoreCost of living
Cost of living crisis – help available locally
Read MoreProstate Cancer Campaign
Torridge Health has launched a prostate cancer awareness campaign.
Read MoreGreen Impact Statement
Green Impact Statement for Wooda Surgery.
Read MoreUpdated Mask Policy – June 2022
Updated COVID mask policy as of June 2022
Read MorePatient Survey 2021 results
Patient survey results and action plan.
Read MoreMental Health Resources
Information about sources of help for people struggling with their mental health.
Read MoreReducing Opioids
Recent research suggests that using long term opioid medication (strong pain killers like morphine or oxycodone) can be bad for
Read MoreParkrun Practice
More information about Bideford Parkrun.
Read MoreGreen Inhalers
Switching to more climate friendly inhalers.
Read MoreReferrals and waiting times
Please read the following information from NHS England about waiting times
Read MoreFirst Contact Physio Information
Here is a new video guide to the First Contact Physio (FCP) service:
Read MoreToo Good to Go – tackling food waste
Each year, 1/3 of food produced in the world goes to waste, and it is responsible for 8% of all greenhouse gas emissions. We are on a mission to change that – are you with us?
Read MoreChoosing Wisely
Choosing Wisely UK is part of a global initiative aimed at improving conversations between patients and their doctors and nurses.
Read MoreGreen Impact Award
The Wooda Surgery Green Impact Award: Silver success, Going for Gold!
Read MoreWooda Staff Photo Contest
Wooda photo contest
Read MoreNHS Health A-Z
Looking for information about a specific health condition?
Read MoreFind my NHS number
A new service is now live to help find people find their NHS number. This service is for anyone living in England
Read MoreSelf referral for Mental Health
Talkworks is the local NHS service for mental health conditions. They offer talking therapy for people who may be feeling low or anxious.
Read MoreClinics & Services
Adult Vaccination & Immunisation Carers’ checks Cervical Screening Child Health Surveillance Childhood Examinations & Immunisations Long Term Conditions Management (Includes
Read MoreNew Patient Registration
If you live in our practice area and would like to register, you can do so by registering online by
Read MoreAccessibility
We are currently auditing our web site in order to meet the UK government standards for accessibility. More information: https://www.gov.uk/service-manual/helping-people-to-use-your-service/understanding-wcag
Read MoreSummary Care Record
There is a new Central NHS Computer System called the Summary Care Record (SCR). It is an electronic record which
Read MoreCompliments and Complaints
The Wooda Surgery aims to give a friendly and professional service to all our patients. We welcome feedback from our
Read MorePatient Participation Group
We really value our patients’ feedback on all aspects of the services we offer. We are looking at a wide range of ways
Read MoreWooda Plus
WoodaPlus is a registered charity (1078481) set up by patients at Wooda to support less able patients of the Wooda Surgery
Read MoreData Sharing
National Data Opt-out: Your health records contain a type of data called confidential patient information. This data can be used
Read MoreGP Net Earnings Report
All GP practices are required to declare the mean net earnings (i.e. average pay) for GPs working to deliver NHS
Read MorePractice Team
Please see below for more information on our practice team, including the management, admin and reception teams.
Read MoreNursing Team
Please see below for more information on our nursing team.
Read MoreNon-NHS services
Some services provided are not covered under our contract with the NHS and therefore attract charges. Examples include the following:
Read MoreMedications management
If you are not taking any medication that is still on your repeat list, please let the surgery know. It
Read MorePrescription Charges and Exemptions
Extensive exemption and remission arrangements protect those likely to have difficulty in paying charges (NHS prescription and dental charges, optical
Read MoreRepeat Prescriptions
Repeat prescriptions can be requested on the Internet or put in the prescription letter box on the new office door
Read MoreSickness Certificates
You do not require a doctor’s sickness certificate for any illness lasting seven days or less.
Read MoreGP Consulting Times
The GPs are on duty between 8.00am & 6.30pm Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and from 8.00am to 8.00pm on Wednesdays.
Read MoreUsual Doctor Policy
The Wooda Surgery believes that health care is best delivered by having one GP responsible for an individual patient’s care.
Read MoreUrgent Mental Health Helpline
Devon Partnership Trust has launched a 24 hour helpline for mental health crises. The number is 0808 196 8708.
Read MoreBook an Appointment
To speak to a receptionist, call 01237 471071. Our usual opening hours are weekdays from 8am to 6pm. Please note
Read MorePharmacy First
Pharmacy First is a new scheme which allows people with certain minor ailments and conditions to go straight to their
Read MoreOne Small Step
Whether you’re looking to stop smoking, lose weight for that special occasion, become more active or reduce your alcohol intake, you’ve come to the right place.
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