Community blood testing services

Published: 11 April 2025

Have you been told by a clinician that you need to have your blood tested, but don’t know where to go? There’s a range of places across Torbay and South Devon where you can have your blood taken for testing (called phlebotomy).

The Torbay and South Devon Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC), based in Market Street, Torquay, offers a walk-in phlebotomy service, where patients with a GP or hospital referral, can walk in to get their bloods taken, anytime between 8am and midday. Appointments cannot be made at this centre – it is a walk-in only.

You can also book at appointment at our outpatient departments at Torbay Hospital or Brixham Hospital. Bookable appointments are available Monday to Friday at Torbay Hospital from 8:30am to 5pm, and at Brixham Hospital from 9am to 1.20pm on Tuesdays and Fridays. Please call our team to book an appointment: 01803 655544.

You can arrange an appointment at your local GP practice for your blood test however, if your GP surgery is one of the following, please arrange for your blood test at Torbay Hospital, Brixham Hospital (if you live in that area) or at the CDC (walk-in only):

• Albany Surgery
• Chilcote Surgery
• Corner Place Surgery
• Croft Hall Medical Practice
• Compass House Medical Centre
• Mayfield Medical Centre (all practices).