Pharmacy First – NHS

Pharmacy First - NHS

Your Pharmacist can provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions – without you seeing a GP. Think Pharmacy first and get seen by your local community pharmacy team.

Pain relief and pregnancy

Pregnant and need of pain relief? Paracetamol is the safest option for pain or fever in pregnancy – use the lowest dose for the shortest time needed. Always follow NHS guidance and check with your midwife, GP or pharmacist if you are unsure. Avoid Ibuprofen and similar medicines, as these are not usually recommended in…

September 2025 Information

During the month of September 2025 the surgery did:- 2411 appointments with our patients 63 Cervical Smears for our female patients 2945 prescriptions were issued during the month to our patients However, we have 185 patients who did not bother to attend their appointments or call and cancel their appointments.  This is 46 and a…

LiveWell Dorset

LiveWell

Whether you are just thinking about using LiveWell for the first time (and why wouldn’t you, when it is completely free for Dorset residents?) or you’ve used the service before – you’re welcome. Stay as long as you need. LiveWell is like your own private healthy living club! Livewell Dorset #HealthyAutumn#Free&Easy