You may be aware via media reports or your GP that some GP practices will no longer be providing secondary care-ordered blood tests from Tuesday 1 April 2025.

From Tuesday 1 April 2025 there will be community phlebotomy clinics provided by the Royal Devon in:

• Torrington
• Holsworthy
• Bideford
• Axminster
• Sidmouth
• Ottery St Mary
• Whipton
• Cullompton
• Tiverton
• Okehampton

Secondary care doctors will continue to place an orders for these tests as normal.

If you have any queries or concerns please contact rduh.communityphlebotomyservice@nhs.net

Patients who have been referred can contact the team on 01395 519 922 if they have any questions.

Thank you for your understanding and support.