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Monday 8:30am - 6pm Tuesday 8:30am - 8pm Wednesday 8:30am - 8pm Thursday 8:30am - 6pm Friday 8:30am - 12:30pm 1:30pm - 6pm Saturday 8:30am - 6pm

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A team of volunteers who provide services to housebound patients, carers and others in the community.

If you would like to contact Denise, our Volunteer Co-ordinator, call 01392676676 and press option 3

16/10/2026

A gentle reminder to all our wonderful friends, carers, volunteers, and patients in the community... You matter too.

Self-love and self-care aren't luxuries. They're necessities. And yet, so many of us put ourselves last, pouring into others until there's nothing left.

Whether it's five minutes of quiet, a walk in the fresh air, a nourishing meal, or simply saying no to something that drains you every small act of care adds up.

You can't pour from an empty cup. So please, take a moment for yourself today. You deserve it just as much as anyone else.

We see you, we appreciate you, and we're cheering you on.

14/10/2026

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS 🎉 to the winners of the 100 club in September. The winning numbers are:

1st - 20
2nd - 81
3rd - 27

We look forward to seeing who wins in October. All the best!

12/10/2026

A quick reminder that this is the last week to buy your draw tickets for the Friends Autumn Draw.

You can buy your tickets from the volunteers each morning at the surgery between 9.30 and 11.30am.

The money raised is to purchase a portable ECG machine for the home visiting team to use in the patients' homes.

The numbers will be drawn on Friday 16th October at the lunch club. All winners will be notified the following week.

All the best!

09/10/2026

We look forward to seeing you all today at our Carer's Group.

Our unpaid carers in the community work incredibly hard looking after family members, friends and neighbours.

You deserve to come along and enjoy tea, coffee, and maybe a cheeky slice of cake or biscuit too.

We look forward to seeing you this afternoon.

07/10/2026

Have you seen this? What an incredible addition to the Exeter St Thomas community.

A new activity hub for adults with disabilities, based under the St Thomas train station, is opening on the 12th of October; Monday to Thursday from 10am to 4pm.

They offer activities and day services for adults with disabilities, providing consistent, meaningful creative activities in a safe and welcoming environment.

For more information, you can follow their page or see their website
https://garlandsupport.co.uk/garland-the-arches/

30/09/2026

Our "Friends Autumn Draw" starts tomorrow on Friday 1st October.

As usual you can buy your tickets from the tea and coffee ladies in the surgery. They look forward to seeing you.

The money raised is to purchase a portable ECG machine, for the home visiting team to use in the patients homes.

The numbers will be drawn on Friday 16th October at the lunch club. All winners will be notified the following week.

28/09/2026

🧁 IT'S TODAY 🫖

We are looking forward to welcoming you to our Afternoon Tea Fundraiser this afternoon at Trefoil Lodge between 2.15pm- 3.45pm.

We always have a lot of fun at our fundraising events and it raises vital funds for the surgery and Friends of St Thomas.

See you this afternoon for a cuppa and slice of cake or cream tea.

25/09/2026

"I care for someone with autism..."

Caring for someone with autism can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also bring its own unique challenges. You are not alone.

Have you heard about Ambitious About Autism?

Ambitious About Autism supports children and young people with autism. They run specialist education services and an award-winning employment programme with children and young people at the heart of their charity’s decision-making, policy work and campaigning.

They also use their expertise to deliver training and consultancy to a wide range of organisations to improve awareness and understanding of autism.

If you are caring for someone with autism and would like to know more about the support available to you, please don't hesitate to get in touch. We are here for you. 💛

23/09/2026

Reminder to everyone who is registered at St Thomas Health Centre and who are eligible to have the flu vaccination, please contact the surgery as soon as possible to book your appointment.

Clinics start on Thursday 1st October.

21/09/2026

We are very excited for our Afternoon Cream Tea Fundraiser next week.

MONDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER
2.15pm - 3.45pm
Trefoil Lodge, Buddle Lane, Exeter

We look forward to welcoming you and having a lovely afternoon together.

Half the money raised will go directly to the Friends of St Thomas Health Centre and the other half will be donated to Macmillan. We hope you can join us to help us raise more funds for these two charities.

We look forward to seeing you next week.

Address

St Thomas Health Centre, Cowick Street
Exeter
EX41HJ

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 6pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 8pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 8pm
Thursday	8:30am - 6pm
Friday	8:30am - 12:30pm
	1:30pm - 6pm
Saturday	8:30am - 6pm

Telephone

+441392676676

Website

https://www.stthomas.nhs.uk/services/services-for-local-residents/league-of-friends/

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