Doctors
In an emergency, please dial 999 and ask for an ambulance.
We have two surgeries in our area; 'Blake House Surgery' in Black Torrington and 'Holsworthy Medical Centre' in Holsworthy.
Contact Details
Blake House Surgery, Black Torrington, Devon, EX21 5QE
Telephone: 0844 8151362 - Fax No: 0844 8151363
If you need to register either go into the Surgery and pick up a 'New Patient Registration' pack for each person you would like to register. Alternatively contact the surgery in writing or via the telephone and you will be sent the pack with a stamped addressed envelope so that you can post it back. Alternatively you can download a registration form from the link on the right of this page. >
Opening Times
Monday | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
Tuesday | 8:30am - 6:00pm |
Wednesday | 8:30am - 6:00pm |
Thursday | 8:30am - 6:00pm |
Friday | 8:30am - 1:00pm |
Weekend | closed |
The practice is closed for lunch 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Holsworthy Medical Centre, Dobles Lane, Holsworthy, EX22 6GH
Telephone: 01409 253 692 - Fax 01409 254 184
Holsworthy Medical Centre serves Holsworthy as well as its surrounding villages. The team includes GPs, a nurse practitioner, practice nurses, health care assistants and phlebotomists as well as practice management and administrative support teams.
Holsworthy Medical Centre is responsible for advising patients on leading a healthy lifestyle as well as caring for the sick. They offer a full general practice service and run specialist clinics as indicated on the website (link on the right >). There is also an on-site dispensing service: see 'Pharmacy' below.
Opening Times
Reception is open Monday to Friday 8.30am - 6.00pm, Weekends closed.
Early appointments for both doctors and nurses are offered should you require them, please ask at reception to make an early appointment (from 7:30am).
Other
The nearest 'Walk in Centre'
34-36 Bedford Street,
Exeter,
EX1 1JT
Hospitals
North Devon District - 01271 322577
Royal Devon & Exeter - 01392 411611
Holsworthy - 01409 253424
North Devon Hospice - 01271 344248
NHS Direct
In the case of urgent need when the practice is closed you can call NHS Direct (0845 4647) to speak to a triage nurse. Your needs will be assessed and advice offered or arrangements made for you to see a doctor.
Please do not ask to see a doctor out of hours unless you genuinely cannot wait until the surgery re-opens.
Call 999 in an emergency. Chest pains and/or shortness of breath constitute an emergency.
Pharmacy
The nearest pharmacy is 'Boots The Chemist', based at the Holsworthy Medical Centre (address as above). Telephone: 01409 255295
Click on this link for more information including opening hours and a map.