Westbourne Medical Centre - WMC

07/05/2026

Stay connected and up to date with your care - anytime, anywhere!

Download the NHS App or log in to your hospital’s patient portal today. Services may vary across Dorset but going digital means faster access and clearer information.

Remember to keep your notifications on so you never miss an update.

https://staywelldorset.nhs.uk/digital/portals/

01/05/2026

REMINDER TO ELIGIBLE PATIENTS:
Walk-In COVID-19 Clinic this Saturday 2nd May, between 08:30 - 12:30, for eligible adults aged 18 and over only!

Our patients eligible for Covid-19 vaccinations are:
🔸Adults aged 75 years and over
🔸Residents in care homes for older adults
🔸Immunosuppressed individuals aged 18+

A busy Saturday at our last WMC drop-in clinic, with 740 Covid - 19 vaccines given!

And yes…we did have some very eye-catching support on hand 🍌 (see photo). Turns out a banana costume is pretty good for keeping spirits up!

https://westbournemedical.com/

NHS NHS Dorset

01/05/2026

COVID-19 spreads easily all year round. It can still be very dangerous and even life threatening, particularly for older people and those with a weakened immune system.

Protection against COVID-19 (either from catching the virus or from a previous vaccination) can fade over time and the circulating strain of the virus can change, so if you are at higher risk of severe illness, it is important that you top up your protection.

NHS Dorset NHS

01/05/2026

Walking IS real exercise. Don’t let anyone tell you it isn't. A study found that walkers who cover the same mileage as runners enjoy similar health benefits. One reason is because walking works the same muscles as running, only the intensity and duration are different: https://bit.ly/LWDwaysofwalking


Dorset

30/04/2026

🔹Behind the scenes at Westbourne Medical Centre🔹

Our team at Westbourne Medical Centre recently welcomed Access Wellbeing Dorset for an educational presentation aimed at increasing awareness of the mental health and wellbeing support available across our local community.

Access Wellbeing is the new approach to community mental health and wellbeing support in Dorset. It is a partnership between the NHS and voluntary sector, working together with other organisations across the community.

Access Wellbeing includes three hubs Boscombe, Poole and in Weymouth, as well as drop-in spaces located in existing community settings across Dorset. These are staffed by friendly wellbeing coordinators who can take the time to listen, then help people to find the right support and advice.
Access Wellbeing website: https://www.dorsetaccesswellbeing.co.uk/

Access Wellbeing Hubs

30/04/2026

29/04/2026

Friendly Group Meeting at The Westbourne pub
📍Location: 45 Poole Rd, Westbourne, BH4 9DN
⏰When: Thursdays 10:30 - 12PM
For enquiries, please call: 07847240497

29/04/2026

Have you seen our new, easy‑to‑use Guide to Adult Social Care?

It's been shaped by local people to help make care and support easier to understand and plan for.

Over several months, members of one of our resident voice groups, who're pictured here, worked alongside council staff to co‑design a guide that feels clear, practical and genuinely useful.

The guide includes:
✅ clear explanations of Adult Social Care and your rights
✅ practical advice for living independently
✅ information on paying for care and financial assessments
✅ support for carers, mental health and wellbeing
✅ details on technology‑enabled care and local resources

📖 You can access the guide here:
👉 https://orlo.uk/0TGbS

Because services work best when they’re designed with the people who use them 💙

27/04/2026

NHS Dorset
Stay connected and up to date with your care - anytime, anywhere!
Download the NHS App or log in to your hospital’s patient portal today. Services may vary across Dorset but going digital means faster access and clearer information.
Remember to keep your notifications on so you never miss an update.
https://staywelldorset.nhs.uk/digital/portals/

24/04/2026

NHS bowel cancer screening kits are offered to everyone aged between 50 and 74.

They can help find cancer early, before you even have any symptoms. And the earlier cancer is found, the easier it can be to treat.

When your kit arrives, put it by the loo. Don’t put it off.

Let someone else know they should send their kit back – especially as April is Bowel Cancer Awareness month.

More info: https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/bowel-cancer-screening/

23/04/2026

💙 FREE ONLINE Course for Unpaid Carers – HOPE Programme 💙

Are you looking after someone in your life and feeling tired, stressed or overwhelmed?

The HOPE Programme, delivered by Help & Care, is a free online self‑management course designed to support unpaid carers to look after themselves as well as the people they care for.

✨ BCP carers are very welcome to attend ✨

This supportive 6‑session ONLINE course gives you the chance to: 🌿 Meet other carers in similar situations
🌿 Feel less stressed and more in control
🌿 Build practical skills to cope better day to day

🧠 Course topics include:
• Managing fatigue and improving sleep using mindfulness
• Setting boundaries and avoiding burnout
• Communication and relationships
• Getting active, creative and eating well
• Using your strengths to support your wellbeing

🗓 Course start dates:
📅 29 April 2026
📅 9 September 2026

💻 ONLINE | FREE | FLEXIBLE

📩 Book now by emailing: contact@h4c.org.uk
📞 Or phone: 024 7736 0153

💙 A chance to focus on you — because carers are people too.

17/04/2026

🟦What the COVID-19 vaccine is for🟦

🔸COVID-19 vaccination is an important part of protecting yourself if you're at increased risk of getting seriously ill from COVID-19.

🔹The COVID-19 vaccines are offered because viruses change and protection fades over time. It's important to top up your protection if you're eligible.

Getting the COVID-19 vaccine can:
🔸help reduce your risk of getting severe symptoms
🔸help you recover more quickly if you catch COVID-19
🔸help reduce your risk of having to go to hospital or dying from COVID-19
protect against different types of COVID-19 virus

Visit the NHS website here: https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/COVID-19-vaccine/