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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.

If you get invited for an HPV injection, please book an appointment with our Practice Nurses

If you get invited for a Cervical Smear – please book an appointment with our Practice Nurses.

It’s back to school this week! But if your child’s feeling under the weather, it can sometimes be tricky to decide whether they should stay at home or not. The NHS website has helpful advice on different conditions to help you ➡️ https://nhs.uk/live-well/is-my-child-too-ill-for-school  

Children under 6 are now being offered the MMRV vaccine instead of MMR as part of the NHS routine childhood vaccination programme. This replaces the existing MMR vaccine and adds protection against chickenpox, alongside measles, mumps and rubella. You don’t need to do anything — your GP will contact you when your child is due….

About the programme Mothers in Mind was designed by women with lived experience of perinatal mental health and early motherhood challenges. It equips mums with: Practical tools and strategies to support their mental wellbeing Relaxation techniques and CBT-based approaches to manage difficult thoughts A safe, supportive space to connect with others and reduce isolation To ensure…

Make sure you’ve got the essentials in your cupboard – things like pain relief, cold and flu remedies, plasters and a thermometer – so you can look after minor illnesses over the festive period. A little preparation goes a long way to keeping you well this Christmas Merry Christmas

If you’ve been referred to a hospital or are under a specialist, check your hospital letters to see which specialty you’re under. Before your appointment, you can find helpful information for your visit on the hospital website. 📍 University Hospitals Dorset – My Planned Care 📞 Royal Bournemouth: 01202 303626 | Christchurch: 01202 486361 |…

If you have norovirus you should:- Stay at home and rest for 48 hours after symptoms have stopped.  Do not visit your GP or hospital whilst symptomatic.  If you are worried, contact NHS 111.  Drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration.  Wash your hands regularly and clean, wash and disinfect any contaminated clothes or surfaces. …

LiveWell Dorset has launched a new Smokefree Group Coaching offer. Sessions are held in accessible community venues or online, and they have a virtual coaching session scheduled for 18th December … [continue] LiveWell Dorset new Smokefree Group Coaching Offer

If you have received your cervical screening invitation, or missed your last one, book your appointment through your GP practice or local sexual health clinic now. It could save your life. Find out more https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cervical-screening/

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If you’re on the NHS Healthy Start Scheme, you can now get your free Healthy Start vitamins from: Health visitor drop-in clinics or visits Community or health clinics BCP Council Family Hubs These essential vitamins support health during pregnancy and the first four years of your child’s life – giving little ones the bet start…

Extra appointments are now available for people in Dorset who need urgent or unscheduled dental care. People do not have to be registered with a dentist to access urgent care, and they treat conditions such as broken or badly moved teeth after an accident, severe dental or facial pain that can’t be eased with normal…

It is difficult to get enough Vitamin D in the winter.  It is advisable everyone takes a supplement, but especially if you are pregnant, young or have darker skin.

The Banks & Bearwood Medical Practice are looking for new members for The Patient Participation Group (PPG).   By joining this group, you can share your ideas and feedback to improve NHS services, help influence how we support our patients, be a voice for the community and promote positive change.   WHAT IS A PATIENT…

We are very proud to be working with Marie Curie on this initiative to support those coming towards the end of their lives.   Marie Curie launches initiative to support terminally ill | Bournemouth Echo

If you’re a woman or girl living in Dorset, share your views and experiences of healthcare by taking part in the survey today. Click here to take part: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DorsetWomensHealthSurvey2025. All responses are confidential.

There is a new edition of the Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and Dorset Care Services Directory 2025/26.   https://www.carechoices.co.uk/publication/dorset-care-service-directory/

HPV often has no symptoms, so you may not know if you have it.  That’s why the NHS offers HPV vaccination and cervical screening to help prevent cervical cancer. Find our more by going to: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cervical-cancer/

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.

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…

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…

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

If you’ve had a #BowelCancer testing kit through the post, don’t forget to send it back. Your next poo could save your life. Find out more: https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/bowel-cancer-screening/

The event is called ON TRACK and is a dedicated wellbeing event for people in the Armed Forces community.  There will be many organisations offering help, information, support and advice along with an audience -led Q&A session   The event is free to attend but you will need to register.  More information and registration details are…

LiveWell Dorset has got you covered! Stoptober is just around the corner and it’s the perfect chance to quit smoking for good. Whether it’s your first attempt or your fifth, LiveWell has everything you need to make this the one that sticks: free tools, personalised support, and encouragement every step of the way. Sign up!👇…

This week is #𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 and sadly more people than ever are waiting for an organ transplant they so badly need. Did you know? ✳️ Approximately 8,000 people are currently waiting for a transplant. ✳️ Over 4,900 people have died in the past 10 years waiting for a transplant. ✳️ More than 44,000 lives have been…