NHS Devon has explored the possibilities for extending the current weekend minor injury service at the Tyrrell Hospital, Ilfracombe further until September 2025 to cover the summer holiday period and can confirm that Alliance Pioneer Group will provide weekend cover after 31 July up to and including the weekend of 6 and 7 September.

People in Ilfracombe and the surrounding areas are also able access the minor injury service at Combe Coastal Practice, Monday to Friday between 8.30 and 6pm. This can be accessed by contacting 111.

Future provision of minor injury services at Tyrrell Hospital will form part of the wider review of minor injury service/urgent treatment centre provision across Devon which is currently underway.