South Coast Medical Group

31/07/2025

It’s important to come forward with any health concerns but please, help us to help you by choosing the right service.

Knowing the right place to go, can help you get the treatment and support you need faster.

31/07/2025

25/07/2025

25/07/2025

16/07/2025

We’re here to help, but using the right service makes a big difference!

💊 Visit your pharmacy for minor issues like colds or rashes.

💻 Use 111 online ▶️ https://111.nhs.uk/

🚨 Reserve 999 for serious, life-threatening situations.

16/07/2025

Your mental health journey is unique to you. It's not a race or a competition. It's a path of self-discovery, healing, and growth, and it looks different for everyone. Be patient and kind with yourself every step of the way.

You've got this. We're here for you.💙
Need support?
-Call Samaritans on 116 123
-NHS Dorset mental health Helpline 'Connection' on NHS 111
(both are 24/7 and there for everyone)


Dr Andy Mayers Mind

15/07/2025

Coastal dangers highlighted in HM Coastguard summer safety campaign

07/07/2025

The spring/summer edition of the South Coast Medical Group patient newsletter is now available to view on our website.

https://zurl.co/hDXJj

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02/07/2025

Look out for symptoms of heat related illnesses in yourself and others during hot weather.

If you or others feel dizzy, weak, sick or are intensely thirsty, this may be heat exhaustion. Move to a cool place, rehydrate and cool your body down 💧

https://staywelldorset.nhs.uk/update/heat/

27/06/2025

Our community drop-in spaces in Bournemouth, Christchurch and East Dorset will be temporarily closed next week (w/c 30 June) due to staff training. Our Boscombe hub will remain open as usual throughout the week.

The following drop-in spaces will be affected:

Christchurch Library
Somerford ARC
Citygate Hub (Bournemouth)
Kinson Community Centre
Wimborne Community Centre
The Centre, Ferndown

Normal opening hours will resume in w/c 7 July.

Find details on other drop-in spaces and hubs at https://www.dorsetaccesswellbeing.co.uk/access_wellbeing_hubs/

And don't forget that Dorset's mental health helpline Connection is open 24/7 if you're struggling and need support: 0800 652 0190

BCHA Dorset Mental Health Forum Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust NHS Dorset Christchurch Library Citygate Church Somerford ARC Community Centre Kinson Community Centre Wimborne Community Centre - previously Community Learning & Resource Centre The Centre Ferndown