Beacon Medical Group
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"A community GP practice delivering accessible care across six surgeries in Plymouth and South Hams"
About Beacon Medical Group
Beacon Medical Group provides NHS primary care to around 43,000 patients across six surgeries in Plymouth, Plympton, Ivybridge and Wotter. It was formed in April 2014 when three groups of family doctors merged, later adding Glenside Medical Practice and Highlands Health Centre. Its services include urgent care, long-term condition management, health checks, immunisations and minor surgery.
The group is a single practice and primary care network, with GPs working alongside nurses, paramedics, clinical pharmacists, physiotherapists, advanced clinical practitioners and administrative colleagues. Patients access care through online consultations and telephone triage. The multidisciplinary team assesses, diagnoses and treats a broad range of health needs, with home visits available when clinically necessary for housebound patients.
Coordinating urgent care
Urgent Care Teams are based at Plympton Health Centre and Ivybridge Medical Practice. An urgent request is assessed by telephone and may lead to an appointment at any of the group’s sites, according to availability.
Teaching and research
Beacon regularly hosts trainee GPs and students as a training practice. It also takes part in primary care research through the South West Regional Research Delivery Network, with studies covering diagnosis, prevention and the management of long-term illness.
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