Wishing you a Happy and Healthy 2026
Key Points from the Document:
- CQC Rating: Village Surgery has been rated “GOOD” in all areas by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
- Contact Information:
- Telephone: 01202 525252
- Website: www.villagesurgery.com
- Email addresses for specific inquiries:
- General inquiries: villagesurgery.poole@nhs.net
- Prescriptions: village.prescriptions@dorsetgp.nhs.uk
- Secretary/Admin: villagesurgery.admin@nhs.net
- LiveWell Dorset:
- Free health and wellbeing service for adults in Dorset.
- Offers support for weight loss, physical activity, reducing alcohol consumption, and quitting smoking.
- Registration available online at www.livewelldorset.co.uk or by phone at 0800 840 1628.
- NHS App Benefits:
- Order and track prescriptions.
- View GP health records and hospital appointments.
- Register organ donation decisions.
- Access health advice via 111 online.
- Book, amend, or cancel vaccinations.
- Zero Tolerance Policy:
- Aggressive, abusive, or threatening behavior towards staff or patients will not be tolerated.
- Prostate Cancer Awareness:
- 1 in 8 men will get prostate cancer.
- Early diagnosis saves lives.
- Specialist nurses available at 0800 074 8383 or prostatecanceruk.org.
- Mental Health Support:
- Andy’s Man Club offers a safe space for men aged 18+ to discuss mental health.
- Meetings held Mondays at 7 PM at Henry Brown Youth Centre, BH11 8DU.
- NHS Talking Therapies provide free, confidential support for depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues. Self-referral available at nhs.uk/talk.
- Bowel Cancer Screening:
- Screening offered every two years for individuals aged 54–74.
- Home testing kits (FIT kits) are sent automatically.
- More information at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/bowel-cancer-screening-benefits-and-risks/nhs-bowel-cancer-screening-helping-you-decide or call 0800 707 6060.
- Village Surgery Updates:
- Accredited as a Parkrun practice and Gambling Harms accredited.
- Welcomed new staff: Receptionist Beth and Workflow Administrator Debbie.
- Actively seeking members for the Patient Participation Group to provide input on healthcare services.
- Armed Forces Veteran Friendly Accreditation:
- Village Surgery is recognized as an Armed Forces veteran-friendly GP practice.