Care & Support

Abortion Care, Vasectomy and Contraception

MSI Reproductive Choices Providers of NHS funded Abortion Care, Vasectomy and Contraception. Call our confidential helpline 0345 300 8090 to find out more about your choices, or visit our website. ... [continue] Abortion Care, Vasectomy and Contraception

Carers

Are you looking after or providing support for a relative friend or neighbour? Are you being helped or supported by a relative friend or neighbour? Your GP needs to know ... [continue] Carers

Dementia Coordinator Service

The service is available to everyone across Dorset, age 18 and over including support for immediate carers and loved ones. A referral to a Dementia Coordinator is made by the ... [continue] Dementia Coordinator Service

Find NHS services near you

Are you in need of a local dentist, optician, or a pharmacy? Find an NHS service easily by entering your postcode in the NHS service locator widget on this page.

Find your NHS number

Your NHS number is a 10 digit number, like 485 777 3456. It is on any letter you receive from the NHS. You do not need to know your NHS ... [continue] Find your NHS number

Health and Care Video library

There are lots of information and advice videos in the Health and Care Video library funded by the NHS. The videos are reviewed regularly by NHS clinicians to ensure they ... [continue] Health and Care Video library

Health Coaching

Managing life with a health condition isn’t always easy. We know that understanding and keeping track of medications, treatments, tests and appointments with healthcare professionals are important, but also that ... [continue] Health Coaching

Local Resources

Mental Health Services Steps2Wellbeing is an NHS service for people aged 18+ and offers a range of treatments for people experiencing mild to moderate depression and anxiety disorders. Kooth is an ... [continue] Local Resources

National Diabetes Programme

The National Diabetes Programme is offering free one-to-one or group support to help you lead a healthier life. Do you struggle to get enough exercise day-to-day? Are you concerned about ... [continue] National Diabetes Programme

NHS App

NHS App is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services on your smartphone, tablet or computer. You can use the NHS app to: Get your ... [continue] NHS App

NHS Health A to Z

Look up information about different conditions and treatments using the NHS Health A-Z widget on this page.

NHS Live Well

Please use the NHS widget on this page for information and advice on healthy living.

Patient Resources

Diabetes Prevention Service   Diaries Bladder Diary Headache Diary Home Blood Pressure Diary   Testing Blood Tests X-rays

Resources from our Health Champions

Please find below some resources collated by our Practice Health Champions:   Cancer support: Cancer Support Group Directory Bournemouth Hospital Cancer Patient Support Poole Hospital Cancer Patient Support   Hospital ... [continue] Resources from our Health Champions

Self care

Did you know that 10 of the most minor ailments seen by GPs can also be treated by you at home? Click here to see what to keep at home. ... [continue] Self care

South West Advocacy Network

South West Advocacy Network (SWAN) is a charity specialising in delivering independent advocacy. Read more about SWAN. If you require this information in an alternative format, please contact reception.

Who should I see?

At the Banks and Bearwood Medical Practice we have a varied team of healthcare professionals to cater to our patients needs. These include General Practitioners, Advance Clinical Practitioners, Treatment Room ... [continue] Who should I see?

Date published: 10th November, 2022
Date last updated: 10th November, 2022