THE public were invited to take a behind the scenes tour at an Open Day at Redlands Primary Care at Joseph Locke Way, Crediton on Saturday, January 10.

Redlands Patient Participation Group members Debbie Keast, John Downes and Barbara Clift explained what the group does to visitors. AQ 1986
Redlands Patient Participation Group members Debbie Keast, John Downes and Barbara Clift explained what the group does to visitors. AQ 1986 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

From the Nursing Team at Redlands Open Day were, from left, Practice Nurse Leah, Practice Nurse Associate Sally and Practice Nurse Chelsea. AQ 1993
From the Nursing Team at Redlands Open Day were, from left, Practice Nurse Leah, Practice Nurse Associate Sally and Practice Nurse Chelsea. AQ 1993 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

It was fascinating to see the scale of the practice which opened in October 2021 and offers the most up-to-date healthcare services to people in the Crediton area.

Redlands Surgery League of Friends members and from Hot Pins Knit and Natter ran stalls at the Open Day. AQ 1999
Redlands Surgery League of Friends members and from Hot Pins Knit and Natter ran stalls at the Open Day. AQ 1999 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Suzie Walters-Jeffries, from Devon Carers at Westbank, talked to people about the wide range of services offered. AQ 2024
Suzie Walters-Jeffries, from Devon Carers at Westbank, talked to people about the wide range of services offered. AQ 2024 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

The opening of the surgery followed the merger of Crediton’s two practices, Chiddenbrook and New Valley at Newcombes, now Redlands Primary Care and contained in one building.

Redlands delivers high quality care to more than 16,000 patients across Mid Devon.

Neil Winter of Ability Net, which offers free digital skills training for over 55s spoke to visitors about the service. AQ 2019
Neil Winter of Ability Net, which offers free digital skills training for over 55s spoke to visitors about the service. AQ 2019 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Reception staff at Redlands Primary Care. AQ 2030
Reception staff at Redlands Primary Care. AQ 2030 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Visitors could learn about the services offered and meet many members of staff as well as members of the Patient Participation Group and League of Friends plus other representatives.

Redlands Primary Care at Joseph Locke Way. AQ 2037
Redlands Primary Care at Joseph Locke Way. AQ 2037 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)