Medical services and clinics
Below are the services and clinics available in your area.
Cervical smears
All women between the age of 20 and 65 should have a regular smear test every three to five years.
Cervical screening isn't a test for cancer; it checks the health of your cervix and can prevent potentially harmful cells from developing into cancer.
We send out appointment reminders to all of our patients to let you know when your next smear is due. If you have received an invite please don't ignore it, contact us today either using our online services system or by calling us on 01803 557458.
Our Torquay colleagues have put together a video to help explain the process of what happens at a smear appointment:
Child development
We send out appointments for regular checks and immunisations for pre-school children. This is to make sure that our doctors and health visitors can check that children are developing normally and that there’s nothing to worry about.
For more information please visit the links below.
Contraception services
Our doctors and nurses can help guide you as to which hormonal or non-hormonal contraceptive would be best suited to you.
We offer long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC), including the coil, subdermal implant, and depo injection.
We can give advice as to which hormonal pill you may be best suited to take. If you are taking the pill, we require you to have an annual review, which includes a BP and weight, so we can safely prescribe these medications.
The POD in our reception can be used to measure weight and BP, and can be used during out opening hours, without an appointment.
You may find these resources helpful: https://patient.info/sexual-health/contraception-methods
Contraceptive coil and implant service
There are three GP partners who fit both coil and implants at Corner Place Surgery. These clinics run approximately once a month.
If you would like a long active reversible contraceptive we can talk you through the most suitable option.
You may find this website helpful. https://patient.info/sexual-health/long-acting-reversible-contraceptives-larc.
To book an appointment please visit Online consultation services
COPD Group Consultations
We are now doing some of our COPD check-ups in groups.
Group consultations offer a unique approach, by bringing you together to talk about your experiences, support each other and learn ways to help manage this long-term condition.
If you receive a text message inviting you to a group consultation, we would love for you to join us. You can book your place using the link in the text message you have received.
What to expect
At the beginning of the session, the facilitator will ask you to fill out a consent form. By completing and signing this form, you agree to participate in the group clinic and allow your medical information related to the condition to be shared with the group. This also means you agree not to discuss other patients' details outside of the group.
Up to 10 people will be in attendance and you will have the opportunity to ask questions and talk about any concerns you have.
The consultations will be at the surgery on Monday evenings in September, October, and November where there will be a specialist nurse and a doctor available.
More information
More information about group consultations can be found if you follow this link:
NHS England » Group consultations: Together, patients are stronger
Health screening
We offer a wide range of health screening for men and women at our surgery including:
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening
This is free to men aged 65 and over. Click here to see more information about this important preventative check.
NHS Health Checks
Available to all adults aged 40-74 who have not had a stroke or do not already have a pre-existing health condition.
The NHS health check can help spot early signs of stroke, kidney disease, heart disease, type 2 diabetes or dementia. For further information please follow this link.
Click here for more information on NHS screening programmes
Long term conditions
Our patients are invited annually for their long term condition review.
If you have had an invite and would like to receive a self booking link via a text message, please use our online consultation system, Klinik by following this link and choosing 'Nurse appointments'
South Devon Healthcare Trust has developed a programme to help local people struggling with long-term health conditions, including mental health issues such as anxiety, stress and depression. This is called the HOPE programme (Help Overcoming Problems Effectively).
For more information and upcoming course dates, click on the following link.
Mammograms
A mammogram is an X-ray of the breast. For many women, mammograms are the best way to find breast cancer early when it is easier to treat.
Anyone registered with a GP as female between the ages of 50 and 70 and 11 months will be automatically invited for NHS breast screening every three years.
For information on Breast Screening in the Torbay area, visit Breast screening page on Torbay and South Devon NHS website.
Maternity Services
Our patients are supported by our local midwifery teams based in the community.
For further details of the maternity services offered please follow this link.
To speak directly with the maternity unit please call 01803 655771.
Mental Health Services
The Paignton & Brixham Primary Care Network Mental Health Team operate from Corner Place Surgery and consist of a dedicated group of professionals including mental health nurses, an occupational therapist and a non-clinical wellbeing coordinator.
If you are experiencing challenges with your mental health, your GP or practice nurse can refer you into the Mental Health service. The team offer mental health consultations to discuss your current situation and concerns. We collaborate with both NHS and non-statutory services, enabling us to make referrals to adult mental health services and specialist services.
If you would like to arrange an appointment regarding your mental health, please visit our online services page.
Visit our mental health services page for further information.
In the case of an urgent mental health crisis, please reach out to the following services:
The First Response Service
This is an urgent mental health service available 24/7. You can contact them on 0300 555 5000 (24/7).
Samaritans
For free support, you can call Samaritans at any time on 116 123. They operate 24/7.
The Moorings at Torbay
The Moorings based in Torbay is available Monday to Friday from 10am to midnight and offers support. You can contact them at 07483 991 848. From 10am to 6pm, the support is virtual only, and from Saturday to Sunday, the service is available from midday to midnight.
Shout
Shout is a crisis text service that operates 24/7. You can text "shout" to 85258 to access their support.
HOPELINEUK
If you are a young person under the age of 35, you can contact HOPELINEUK between 9am and midnight every day. Call 0800 068 4141 or text 07860039967.
Neurodiversity
We aim to support our patients with neurodiversity and enable them to access support services where appropriate.
ADHD
There are two referral pathways for getting a diagnosis of ADHD.
1: DANNA (NHS referral pathway)
2: Psychiatry UK
- https://psychiatry-uk.com/adhd/
- This private referral pathway is quicker, but requires you to fill in a questionnaire, and requires someone who knows you well to answer a questionnaire. As this is a private pathway we cannot guarantee that we will be able to prescribe following assessment by Psychiatry UK.
Useful links
- https://adhduk.co.uk/about-adhd/
- https://www.adhdfoundation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/ADHD_FOUND_Takeda_AdultsBooklet.pdf
- https://www.adhdfoundation.org.uk/resources/
Resources for parents and children
- https://www.adhdfoundation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/ADHD_FOUND_Takeda_ParentBooklet_May22_2.pdf
- https://www.adhdfoundation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/ADHD_FOUND_Takeda_KidsBooklet_May22_2.pdf
Teenagers
Autism
Please see below for some resources you may find useful.
- https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/what-is-autism
- https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/autism/support/
- https://autismwestmidlands.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Sensory_Issues_February_2020.pdf
- https://www.bestpodcasts.co.uk/podcast/1800-seconds-on-autism/
And a local Devon support organisation for autistic adults in Devon (who do not have a learning disability).
NHS health checks
Patients between the ages 40 and 74 with no pre-existing health conditions are entitled to a free NHS health check every 5 years.
To check your eligibility please visit https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/nhs-health-check/
To receive a self book link to book a health check please use our online consultation system, Klinik and choose the Nurse appointments tile.
Non-NHS services
Some services available are not covered under our contract with the NHS. This means that these services need to be paid for.
The services that include charges are:
- Medicals for pre-employment, sports and driving requirements
- Insurance claim forms
- Holiday cancellation forms
- Private sick notes
- Vaccination certificates
- GP letters
- PIP support letters
Our staff will be happy to talk through the services we offer and the associated charges. Please contact us via our online services or by telephone on 01803 557458.
Seasonal vaccinations and winter health
We run adult and child flu clinics at the surgery every winter.
For information on seasonal vaccinations and winter health please visit
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/keep-warm-keep-well/
Travel advice, vaccinations and immunisations
If you are considering travelling abroad, we recommend planning at least 3 months ahead to see what vaccinations or malaria tablets you require.
For comprehensive advice on what vaccines are required when travelling please visit https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/
We recommend that you contact Boots at the Willows, Torquay on 01803 615874 or Exeter Travel clinic on 01392 430590 (https://www.exetertravelclinic.co.uk/) to book a travel consultation.
We can provide you with a printout of your immunisation history to take with you if required. They will provide you with the vaccines that you need to pay for.
Vaccines available from us, free on the NHS, include Hepatitis A, Typhoid, DTP (Diphtheria, Tetanus & Polio) and MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella). To arrange an appointment for one of the ‘free’ NHS vaccines, please visit our online services or call us on 01803 557458 to arrange an appointment.
Visit our Vaccination page for more information.
If you are looking to book travel vaccinations please fill our form.