South Coast Medical Group

27/02/2026

📢 Don’t have an NHS or private dentist and need to see a dentist urgently? 🦷

Visit NHS 111 or phone 111 if you need urgent dental care. You do not need to be registered with an NHS dentist.

If you have a regular dentist, call them first before calling 111 or booking online through NHS 111: https://111.nhs.uk/

More information 👇

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

24/02/2026

The Healthier Together website is designed to be accessible and easy to use.

It includes tools like translation options, clear language, and features that support different needs. This helps more people get the right maternity information, at the right time.

Explore the website here: https://www.healthiertogether.nhs.uk/

19/02/2026

A yellow cold-health alert for the South West is in place until 6pm on Friday 20 February ❄️

Top tips on staying well this winter: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/keep-warm-keep-well-leaflet-gives-advice-on-staying-healthy-in-cold-weather/top-tips-for-keeping-warm-and-well-this-winter

16/02/2026

Cheryl is an advanced nurse practitioner and part of a local team supporting people with asthma, COPD and other lung conditions.

Many practices have respiratory nurses, who can help you manage symptoms, stay well and feel more in control of your breathing.

Find out more about the different roles in your surgery and how they can help you:

https://staywelldorset.nhs.uk/options/primary/

11/02/2026

It’s National HIV Testing Week! Take a few minutes to order your free test kit – it’s quick, simple, and you can do it all at home

Get your free test now bit.ly/3KzpQLD.

03/02/2026

This week is Tinnitus awareness week.

Tinnitus is the name for hearing noises that do not come from an external source, such as ringing, buzzing, or whoosing.

This week is about encouraging anyone struggling to seek support.

For more info, visit Tinnitus UK: https://zurl.co/xg2XN

Tinnitus Week 2026 takes place from 2-9 February 2026. Raising awareness of tinnitus and enjoying live music.

28/01/2026

Small steps can help you stay well this winter. Simple things like eating regular meals, drinking plenty of fluids, staying in touch with others, and knowing where to get help can make a big difference.

Find more tips at: www.staywelldorset.nhs.uk/littlethings/

28/01/2026

23/01/2026

⚠️ Yellow weather warning for rain and wind ⚠️

🌧️ It’s a very wet and windy start across much of the today, with further heavy rain and strong winds expected through the rest of the day and into Saturday.

This weather may bring flooding, surface water, and challenging driving conditions. ☔

Please by:
🚗 Avoiding flooded areas and never driving through floodwater
🚨 Only calling 999 for life-threatening emergencies

22/01/2026

January is

By 2030, the South West will achieve:

- 90% HPV vaccination
- 70% cervical screening uptake
- 90% treatment access

Together, we can eliminate cervical cancer by 2040.

21/01/2026

16/01/2026

Notice to patients: Improvement Works at Marine Surgery.

We would like to let all patients know that improvement works will soon be taking place at Marine Surgery. Please click the link below to read more.

https://zurl.co/OiTOQ

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