Jurassic Coast Primary Care Network

25/09/2025

🌍 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗣𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 💊

Today we’re celebrating the vital role pharmacists play in your care.

Not sure what your medicine is for? Experiencing side effects? Many GP surgeries now have Clinical Pharmacists who can help – without the need to see a GP. They’re experts in medicines and work closely with your GP to make sure you’re on the right treatment: https://www.jurassiccoastpcn.nhs.uk/clinical-pharmacist-technicians

👉 Find out more about the different roles in GP surgeries and how they can support you: https://staywelldorset.nhs.uk/options/primary/

22/09/2025

Living with or caring for someone with dementia—or concerned about memory?

Don't forget, it's the Forget Me Not Fiesta on Saturday 27th September— a free, vibrant community celebration raising awareness and support for those living with dementia, their carers, and the wider West Dorset community.
🎶 With stalls, blood pressure checks, exercise demos, local choirs, and the immersive Virtual Dementia Experience Bus, there’s something for everyone. Connect, and enjoy.
📍 Bridport Youth & Community Centre | 📅 Sat 27th Sept | ⏰ 10.30–14.30 | 🎟️ All welcome!

17/09/2025

💙 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗙𝗹𝘂 𝗝𝗮𝗯𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 💙

This winter, the NHS is offering free flu vaccinations to everyone with a learning disability.

👉 Getting the flu jab is quick, safe and helps protect you, your family and your community.

📍 You can book through your GP surgery or at local clinics. If you support or care for someone with a learning disability, please help them get their flu vaccination.

🔗 Find out more: https://staywelldorset.nhs.uk/update/winter-2025-flu-vaccinations-for-people-with-learning-disabilities/

📽️ https://youtu.be/SpKMuRbiB4Q

Easy read Audio about the information on this page: Protect yourself from flu this winter with vaccinations. Hi, my name is Holly. I am one of the nurses who give people vaccinations to help protect them from getting ill. If you have a learning disability,

17/09/2025

🌬️ 𝗙𝗹𝘂 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗢𝗩𝗜𝗗-𝟭𝟵 𝗩𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 & 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 🌬️

From 1 September, the NHS is rolling out winter vaccinations across Dorset — flu jabs are now being offered to all pregnant women and children aged 2-16. More groups become eligible in October.

📍 Jurassic Coast PCN residents can get vaccinated via:
• GP practices
• Pharmacies
• Schools
• NHS National Booking System

✅ Protect yourself and those around you this winter. Book your vaccinations today!

🔗 Read more: https://staywelldorset.nhs.uk/update/winter-2025-nhs-kicks-off-winter-vaccine-roll-out-with-flu-jabs-for-children-and-pregnant-women/

From 1 September you can book your winter flu or COVID-19 vaccination (if you are eligible). The NHS has now begun offering flu vaccinations to all pregnant women and children aged 2–16, with further eligibility expanding in October. Appointments are also available via the NHS National Booking Sys...

16/09/2025

🚨 𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴! – 𝗣𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗻 🚨
📍 Jurassic Coast Primary Care Network – West Dorset
💷 £15.81 – £16.86 per hour (depending on experience)
🕒 Part-time | Permanent
📅 𝘾𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙚: 16 September 2025

https://beta.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/W0006-25-0013

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Technician to join our friendly team across Bridport, Maiden Newton, Beaminster and Lyme Regis.

In this varied role, you’ll:
💊 Support safe, effective and efficient medicines use
🤝 Work directly with patients to optimise their medication
📈 Contribute to quality improvement and safety initiatives
🤓 Collaborate with pharmacists, GPs and other healthcare professionals

✅ Essential: Registered Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC
✨ Desirable: Experience in primary care, medicines optimisation or public health advice

📌 Apply online & remember to include your supporting information along with your CV to be considered.

🔗 Apply here: https://beta.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/W0006-25-0013

📞 For questions, contact Jasmin Kilby – jasmin.kilby@dorsetgp.nhs.uk / 01308 801810

💬 Share this post if you know someone who’d be a great fit for our team!

15/09/2025

Kirsty from , uses the app to manage her blood pressure. It reminds her to do a reading and take her medication.

To support Dorset residents we are offering the BP@Home service, along with a free app to help better understand, manage and improve your blood pressure.

https://staywelldorset.nhs.uk/bpathome/

26/08/2025

14/08/2025

🚨 𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴! – 𝗣𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗻 🚨
📍 Jurassic Coast Primary Care Network – West Dorset
💷 £15.81 – £16.86 per hour (depending on experience)
🕒 Part-time | Permanent
📅 𝘾𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙚: 29 𝘼𝙪𝙜𝙪𝙨𝙩 2025

https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/W0006-25-0014

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Technician to join our friendly team across Bridport, Maiden Newton, Beaminster and Lyme Regis.

In this varied role, you’ll:
💊 Support safe, effective and efficient medicines use
🤝 Work directly with patients to optimise their medication
📈 Contribute to quality improvement and safety initiatives
🤓 Collaborate with pharmacists, GPs and other healthcare professionals

✅ Essential: Registered Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC
✨ Desirable: Experience in primary care, medicines optimisation or public health advice

📌 Apply online & remember to include your supporting information along with your CV to be considered.

🔗 Apply here: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/W0006-25-0014

📞 For questions, contact Jasmin Kilby – jasmin.kilby@dorsetgp.nhs.uk / 01308 801810

💬 Share this post if you know someone who’d be a great fit for our team!

09/07/2025

Tired at work? Struggling to focus? 😴
Even a few drinks can lead to poor sleep, low energy, and mistakes at work, affecting our performance and wellbeing.

🟧 Drink less tip: try having at least 3 drink-free days this week. Your sleep, mood, and focus will thank you. Read more tips from LiveWell Coach Dan: https://www.livewelldorset.co.uk/articles/alcohol-and-work/

01/07/2025

𝗔𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗵𝗼𝗹 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸: 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 – 𝗔𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗵𝗼𝗹 & 𝗧𝘆𝗽𝗲 𝟮 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗲𝘁𝗲𝘀

🍺➡️💉 Did you know alcohol can affect your blood sugar and increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes?

🗓️ 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
🕛 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝟭𝟮:𝟬𝟬 – 𝟭𝟮:𝟰𝟬𝗽𝗺
🔗 Register here: https://alcohol-and-diabetes-lwtc.eventbrite.com

Open to everyone! Let’s raise awareness and look after our health together.

Join us and Living Well Taking Control for a FREE 40-minute lunchtime webinar to learn more about:
- How alcohol impacts blood glucose levels
- The link between alcohol and type 2 diabetes
- Practical healthy lifestyle tips
- Nutrition, hydration & moving more
- Managing stress & sleeping well

30/06/2025

Did you know you can view your test results in the NHS App?

You can see recent test results that have been added to your online GP health record, without having to phone your GP practice.

Find out more: www.nhs.uk/nhs-app

27/06/2025

Community weight management support in Dorset Updated 17/06/2025 The new weight management ‘Tirzepatide’ medication (brand name Mounjaro®) will be available to NHS patients nationally from 23 June. In Dorset around 1,000 people currently qualify for the medication based on national eligibility ...