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Used to support prevention and early detection of lower limb issues, Stay Well Dorset have developed a health tool as part of their service review.

Dear Student, To register as a new patient with Village Surgery, use the link below to fill in an online form. Being away from home, it’s important to have access to healthcare. We offer designated Student Clinics with a GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner and work closely with the Arts University and their Wellbeing Team.

When first recognised in 1956 it was called Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, but this name is widely considered to be scientifically incorrect. Since then, the illness has been known by various names and descriptions, but the one most widely used is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – CFS. Others you will see are Post Viral Fatigue Syndrome (PVFS) and…

Knowing the signs and symptoms of lung cancer could save your life. Early diagnosis saves lives. The main symptoms of lung cancer are: a cough that does not go away after 3 … [continue] Knowing the signs and symptoms of lung cancer could save your life.

Now in its second year, Dorset’s hugely successful Only Order What You Need campaign is back, running via GPs and Community Pharmacies Around 50,000 people in Dorset receive repeat GP prescriptions for multiple medications every month. In Dorset, we spend £9 million a month on repeat medications – however an estimated 1.6 million items are…

Visit the Community Therapy Team website for: – Referral Information – Self-Management advice – Support on a range of conditions

Our Reception Teams handle hundreds of calls every day You don’t know what happened on the call they just took. Please be patient and kind

Family Hub is a FREE local resource bringing together a network of local services and partnerships for parenting guidance. Getting help and support at the earliest possible time can make all the difference. Family Hubs offer support and advice in the following areas: * pregnancy, birth, parenting * early education and childcare * improving family…

Although women in the UK on average live longer than men, women spend a significantly greater proportion of their lives in ill health and disability when compared with men. Not enough focus is placed on women-specific issues like miscarriage or menopause, and women are under-represented when it comes to important clinical trials. This has meant…

New phone number from 1st April 2025

Our Women’s Health website, developed locally with Dorset women, is now live 🎉 ✅Contraception ✅Mental health ✅Breast health ✅Menopause ✅HPV ✅Pelvic health These are some of the female-focused topics visitors to the new site can explore 🔍

We are holding our Spring Covid Booster Clinic on the 12th April. We will be vaccinating anyone over the age of 75 and anyone who is 18+ and immunosuppressed. If you have not received a call or text and believe you are eligible please given the reception team a call.

Immigration document change to eVisa. Information on the switch-over and application process, and how to access help

Immigration Advice Clinic in Bournemouth

BCP Domestic Abuse Support & Helplines

People in our community may have seen reports in the media about the World Health Organization (WHO) identifying mpox as an international public health concern. A statement from the UK Health Security Agency has advised that the risk to the UK population is currently considered low. Nevertheless, be assured that NHS plans are underway to…

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is an infectious disease of the airways. It can make you become wheezy or short of breath and can lead to pneumonia and other life-threatening conditions. The new RSV vaccine will be offered to patients who turn 75 years of age on or after 1st September 2024, or who are already…

The customised gestational diabetes prevention program provides a variety of advantages and is designed to assist individuals diagnosed with gestational diabetes. By joining our diabetes prevention program, patients will gain access to personalised guidance and resources designed to help them make sustainable lifestyle changes. Here are some of the key benefits: 1. Personalised Support: Our…

You probably know about the NHS App – you might even be using it. But have you turned on your notifications? Turning on your notifications means you’ll see any messages we send you immediately, rather than having to login to the app to see if we have sent you a message. Go to your device…

When individuals leave the UK Armed Forces, it’s important for them to register with an NHS GP practice and tell them they’ve served. This means their GP can better understand their health, particularly any health problems relating to their time in service. NHS England, together with the Office for Veterans’ Affairs, is running a campaign…

The Veteran Friendly Practice accreditation is part of an NHS 10 year plan to improve veteran engagement with healthcare providers. It enables practices to easily identify, understand, and support veterans, and where appropriate, refer them to specialist healthcare services designed especially for them. OpCourage is the Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing service. It works with…