Here you can find out how to register at our practice and read other important information for patients.
You can find out more by clicking on the links.
Access to medical records
The practice is registered and complies with the Data Protection Act 1998. Any request for access to notes by a patient, patient’s representative or outside body will be dealt with...
Complaints and compliments
Your feedback is important to us Feedback about the surgery: Please put any feedback, complaints or compliments in writing our Practice Manager, or email to teignestuary@nhs.net A copy of our...
How to register
If you live in our practice area and would like to register with us, simply complete the online form below; alternatively you can collect a copy from Reception. You can...
Information leaflets
Below are our most commonly used Patient Information Leaflets (PIL): Parents / children: Children with a temperature Spotting sepsis in children Health Visitors information Infant feeding information (also refer to...
Lifestyle advice & support
Devon County Council has launched their new Healthy Lifestyle Service – OneSmallStep, to help Devon’s residents adopt healthy lifestyle choices and reduce their risk of more serious health issues. This...
Named GP
All patients at the Teign Estuary Medical Group have a named, accountable doctor who is responsible for coordinating their care. Your named doctor will be allocated to you by the...
Obesity Information and Guidance
Are you interested in becoming healthier? Would you like to start by losing weight? Would you like some help? Good news!! There are several different options available in the NHS...
Patient confidentiality
We respect your right to privacy and keep all your health information confidential and secure. It is important that the NHS keeps accurate and up-to-date records about your health and...
Patient rights and responsibilities
We aim to treat our patients courteously at all times and expect our patients to treat our staff in a similarly respectful way. It is your responsibility to keep your...
Physiotherapy Services
The MSK physiotherapy service provided by Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust will be delivering a new style service from mid April 2023. This is to reduce waits for...
Practice boundary
If you live in our practice area and would like to register with us, simply complete the online form; alternatively you can collect a paper copy from Reception. Use the...
Sedative Prescribing for Fear of Flying
Teign Estuary Medical Group does NOT prescribe sedatives (e.g. Diazepam) for fear of flying. The reasons for this are as follows: Sedatives make you sleepy and more relaxed. If there...
Services for Young people
When you are young, your parents are usually involved in your health care. They may make decisions for you, and speak to health workers on your behalf. But as you...
Temporary Residents
Temporary Residents Anyone staying in the practice area temporarily may see our Doctors and Nurses as long as their usual GP is not in one of the neighboring towns/villages. Please...
Updating your details
If you change name, address or telephone number, please let our receptionists know by calling or writing to us. Alternatively you can complete the online form. If you move outside the...
Using this website
The medical information on this website, and on any sites linked to from this website, gives general advice only and SHOULD NOT be used as a substitute for the personal...
Violent or abusive behaviour
We take seriously any threatening, abusive or violent behaviour against any of our staff or patients. If a patient is violent or abusive, they will be warned to stop their...
Volunteering in Health
Volunteering in Health is a local charity offering practical and emotional support to patients. They can help by Transporting you to medical appointments Shopping Befriending Dog Walking Prescription delivery Advice...
Veteran Friendly Practice
National engagement on veterans mental and physical health services – Closes 22nd May 2022 NHS England has launched an engagement exercise to seek views on veterans’ mental and physical health...
Date published: 8th October, 2014
Date last updated: 15th November, 2014