The Blandford Group Practice

28/05/2026

Anyone can develop type 2 diabetes, but certain factors can increase your risk, such as high blood pressure. You can significantly reduce your risk by making small lifestyle changes with support from the Healthier You programme. Check your risk today. riskscore.diabetes.org.uk

28/05/2026

Here is our most up to date leaflet for "What's On" Something for Everyone.

Anyone wishing to start up a support group/ become a volunteer Health Champion do get in touch.

If you are looking to volunteer we are always on the look out for people to support our lonely and isolated patients, by visiting them for a cuppa and a chat, if this is you pop me an email sara.stringer@dorsetgp.nhs.uk :)

28/05/2026

We are still incredibly busy across the and we need you to by keeping our emergency services available for those with life-threatening conditions.

For urgent, but non-life-threatening issues visit NHS 111 online ▶️ https://111.nhs.uk/

27/05/2026

Anyone can become unwell when the weather is hot, but some are at higher risk than others. Look out for older people, people with long-term health conditions and young children who may find it more difficult to stay cool and hydrated in hot weather ☀️

27/05/2026

27/05/2026

26/05/2026

If your child is aged 6 months or older and has a weak immune system, they’re eligible for the spring COVID-19 vaccination ✅

This helps boost their protection so they stay safer from serious illness.

More info and how to get their vaccine: https://staywelldorset.nhs.uk/vaccinations/covid/

26/05/2026

An amber heat health alert is in place across the South West until 5pm on Thursday 28 May 🌡️

Anyone can become unwell when the weather is hot, but some are at higher risk than others. Look out for older people, people with long-term health conditions and young children who may find it more difficult to stay cool and hydrated in hot weather.

26/05/2026

Come and see us this morning we are here until 12noon