First Contact Physio Information
Here is a new video guide to the First Contact Physio (FCP) service:
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MIU Update
An update on local MIU services
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 moreCOVID-19 Vaccination Bus
A COVID Vaccination Bus is coming to town! If you are in Priority Groups 1-9 and have not yet had
Read moreAllotment Update
Wooda allotment update – new sign, and beans going in the ground!
Read moreGreen Impact Award
The Wooda Surgery Green Impact Award: Silver success, Going for Gold!
Read moreAllotment Update
One of the missions of the Wooda Surgery is to be a little bit more “green”. We feel looking after
Read moreAllotment Update
Things are pretty quiet on the Wooda allotment at the moment. The weather hasn’t been up to much, so the
Read moreRegister your interest in the allotment
At the moment, due to the national COVID-19 lockdown, we are not meeting patients on the Wooda allotment. However, all
Read moreWooda Staff Photo Contest
Wooda photo contest
Read moreNHS Health A-Z
Looking for information about a specific health condition?
Read moreCookie Policy
Woodasurgery.com does not currently store any user data in the form of “cookies”. If this changes, we will update this
Read moreCOVID-19 Vaccinations
We have started the roll out of the COVID 19 vaccination programme
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, please print off both forms (links below) and complete
Read moreAccessibility
In developing this new web site we have kept ease of use and accessibility at the forefront of our design
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 moreNew National Lockdown in England
As of 4th Jan 2021 there are new COVID-19 guidelines in force for England.
Read moreCOVID-19 symptoms
The main symptoms of COVID-19 are: a high temperature; a new, continuous cough; a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste
Read moreGetting a COVID-19 test
It’s easy to order a COVID-19 test online if you have symptoms.
Read moreWooda Allotment
The Wooda Surgery now has an allotment for patients to use!
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
General Practice Data for Planning and Research Data Collection (GPDfPR) As well as using your information to support the delivery
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. If you
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.
Read moreDevon Carers
DO YOU LOOK AFTER SOMEONE WHO CAN’T GET BY WITHOUT YOUR HELP? If you are an unpaid carer who provides
Read morePhysiotherapy Self-Referral
Physiotherapy are now able to offer self-referrals from The Wooda Surgery patients.
Read moreCommunity Services in Devon
PinPoint Devon provides a directory of community services in Devon. Please use the link below to explore what they have
Read moreOnline access
The Wooda provides online access to records via the SystmOne service. This can be used to order repeat prescriptions, book
Read moreAbout The Wooda
The Wooda Surgery is a group practice offering a wide range of medical and nursing services. The team also includes
Read moreE-consult information
E-consult is the new way to access services from the Wooda. If you want to get non-urgent advice for a
Read moreCOVID-19 Vaccination Programme
The first phase of the NHS COVID-19 vaccination programme has started. When it is the right time for you to
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