A NEW NHS dental practice in West Devon is looking for people to join when it opens its doors in April.

The Taw Valley Dental Care in North Tawton wants to hear from anyone who needs an NHS dentist in the area.

People looking to join the practice can visit North Tawton Primary School, North Tawton Pharmacy, North Tawton Post Office or Stevens Estate Agents in North Tawton in March to collect an application form.

Patients are asked to return all application forms in a sealed envelope, which can then be deposited in a marked box at any of the locations.

Patients seeking NHS treatment in the area before the new surgery opens and who want to make an appointment can phone 01769 580053.

Anyone who has an urgent dental problem can phone the Exeter Dental Access Centre on weekdays between 9am and 5pm on 01392 405700.

For access to advice and urgent dental treatment during evenings, weekends and bank holidays, patients can phone the out of hours dental service on 01392 823682.