Schools
For those below school age there is a Toddler group which meets once a week in the village hall during term times, and includes a monthly child health clinic. For dates, times and cost see: http://toddlers.sampfordpeverell.com
The village has a Church of England Primary School in Higher Town. The school now includes a Foundation Year to ease children into Year 1. Details about the school can be found at this website:
http://www.sampford-peverell-primary.devon.sch.uk
The nearest secondary school is the highly rated Uffculme School in Uffculme, a few miles away, details of which can be found here:
http://www.uffculmeschool.net
Further education including 6th Form studies can be pursued at Petroc in Tiverton. There is more information about it here:
https://www.petroc.ac.uk
For general information about schooling in Devon, including dates of terms, see the Devon County Council website:
https://new.devon.gov.uk/schools/
The village has a Church of England Primary School in Higher Town. The school now includes a Foundation Year to ease children into Year 1. Details about the school can be found at this website:
http://www.sampford-peverell-primary.devon.sch.uk
The nearest secondary school is the highly rated Uffculme School in Uffculme, a few miles away, details of which can be found here:
http://www.uffculmeschool.net
Further education including 6th Form studies can be pursued at Petroc in Tiverton. There is more information about it here:
https://www.petroc.ac.uk
For general information about schooling in Devon, including dates of terms, see the Devon County Council website:
https://new.devon.gov.uk/schools/
Medical facilities
Doctor's Surgery
Sampford Peverell and its local area are very lucky in having its own surgery and dispensary. It is situated next to the Village Hall in Lower Town, opposite the car park. The surgery is in partnership with the much larger College surgery at Cullompton.
Information about the surgery, hours, repeat prescription service etc can be found at this link:
Link to surgery details
Defibrillators
There are three defibrillators in the village: outside the Village Hall opposite the car park in Lower Town, outside the school in Higher Town, and at the Sports Pavilion on the Sports Field on Whitnage Road.
Hospitals
We are just a few miles from the Tiverton and District Hospital which has a minor injuries unit and various outpatient facilities. More information about Tiverton hospital can be found here:
http://www.northdevonhealth.nhs.uk/services/community/tiverton/
The nearest large hospitals, which both have accident and emergency departments, are:
The Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Exeter : http://www.rdehospital.nhs.uk
and
Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton : http://www.musgroveparkhospital.nhs.uk
Dentists
The nearest dentists, both NHS and private, are in Tiverton and Cullompton. This list shows dentists within 10 miles of Sampford Peverell:
NHS list of nearest dentists
Caring Friends
If you need help with transport for medical or dental attention, do not get statutory help, and have no friends or family who can help you, the Caring Friends can drive you to your appointment. All helpers have been cleared by the national Disclosure and Barring Service. They charge a minimum of £3 for the first 3 miles, and then 45p a mile. This service is open to anyone who lives in the village, they just need a day's notice.
If you need help, or want to join the group, contact 07305 049541
Sampford Peverell and its local area are very lucky in having its own surgery and dispensary. It is situated next to the Village Hall in Lower Town, opposite the car park. The surgery is in partnership with the much larger College surgery at Cullompton.
Information about the surgery, hours, repeat prescription service etc can be found at this link:
Link to surgery details
Defibrillators
There are three defibrillators in the village: outside the Village Hall opposite the car park in Lower Town, outside the school in Higher Town, and at the Sports Pavilion on the Sports Field on Whitnage Road.
Hospitals
We are just a few miles from the Tiverton and District Hospital which has a minor injuries unit and various outpatient facilities. More information about Tiverton hospital can be found here:
http://www.northdevonhealth.nhs.uk/services/community/tiverton/
The nearest large hospitals, which both have accident and emergency departments, are:
The Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Exeter : http://www.rdehospital.nhs.uk
and
Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton : http://www.musgroveparkhospital.nhs.uk
Dentists
The nearest dentists, both NHS and private, are in Tiverton and Cullompton. This list shows dentists within 10 miles of Sampford Peverell:
NHS list of nearest dentists
Caring Friends
If you need help with transport for medical or dental attention, do not get statutory help, and have no friends or family who can help you, the Caring Friends can drive you to your appointment. All helpers have been cleared by the national Disclosure and Barring Service. They charge a minimum of £3 for the first 3 miles, and then 45p a mile. This service is open to anyone who lives in the village, they just need a day's notice.
If you need help, or want to join the group, contact 07305 049541