NHS Dorset medication changes
NHS Dorset have asked all GP practices across Dorset to reduce our spend on over the counter medications. The NHS
Veteran Friendly Practice
This means that, as part of the health commitments of the Armed Forces Covenant, we have a dedicated clinician who
Changes to the Childhood Immunisation Schedule from July 2025
The changes to the routine childhood immunisation schedule are designed to provide even better protection for babies and young children across the UK.
Did you know there’s a vaccine that helps protect against RSV?
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common cause of respiratory illness. It can be particularly serious for young babies and older adults, sometimes leading to bronchiolitis, pneumonia, and hospital admission.
NHS Weight Loss Injections
You may have seen in the press that there are many articles regarding the availability of Mounjaro injections for weight
Stay Safe and Well in the Summer Heat
Your health and well-being are our top priority. We’re sharing some essential advice from the NHS to help you cope during periods of hot weather and avoid heat-related illnesses.
GP patient survey results 2024
We are pleased to share our GP patient survey results from the latest 2024 survey. Click here for more information
Breast screening — if you’re invited, save the date, it could save your life
Taking your bra off at the end of the day feels great. And so does getting your breast screening sorted.
NHS App no longer available on older devices
The NHS App is no longer accessible as a mobile app for anybody using older devices. If you cannot use the NHS App on a mobile device, you can log in through the NHS website.
Even if it doesn’t seem like much, at the first sign of a stroke call 999
The first sign of a stroke might not seem serious. Like not being able to raise your arm, or struggling to smile, or slurring when you speak.
Make this year the year you quit smoking for good
When you quit smoking, good things start to happen. You’ll begin to see almost immediate improvements to your health.
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common cause of coughs and colds. It usually gets better by itself, but it can be serious for some babies and older adults. A vaccine is available for those at risk from 1 September.