Jurassic Coast Primary Care Network

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 ...

12/06/2025

A gentle, welcoming class for people living with dementia and their carers – please help us spread the word 💜

There is no charge for these sessions, just contact Bridport Leisure Centre on 01308 427464 or email info@bridportleisure.com to register your interest.

06/06/2025

30/05/2025

𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗢𝗩𝗜𝗗-𝟭𝟵 𝘃𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗲𝘁?
You may still be able to get vaccinated through the following options:

✅ 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸-𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰:
📍 Bridport United Church
🗓️ Wednesday 11 June
🕥 10:30am – 1:00pm

✅ 𝗣𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:
💊 Beaminster Pharmacy, 20 Hogshill Street, DT8 3AA
💊 Well Pharmacy Bridport, 24 East Street, DT6 3LF

👉 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: https://nhs.uk/covid-vaccine

🕒 These are the final few weeks to get your COVID-19 vaccination. Please don’t miss this opportunity to protect yourself and others.

27/05/2025

🌞 May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month!

Protect yourself and your family:

🌤️ Stay in shade between 11am–3pm.
🧴 Use SPF 30+ sunscreen.
👒 Wear protective clothing.

Whether you're hiking the Jurassic Coast, enjoying the beach, or exploring local trails—sun safety matters. Early detection saves lives. Know the signs!

More info: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-awareness/skin-cancer-awareness-month

14/05/2025

🚨 We're Hiring! 🚨
Role: PCN Operations and Business Support Officer
📍 Bridport, Lyme and Beaminster | 🕒 37.5 hours per week

We're looking for a highly organized and proactive individual to join our team as an Operations and Business Support Officer. In this role, you’ll help keep our operations running smoothly and support key business functions.

✅ Strong administrative and coordination skills
✅ Excellent attention to detail
✅ Previous experience in business support or operations preferred

📩 Interested? Go to https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/W0006-25-0012 and apply via NHS Jobs. Closing Date 28th May 2025

Know someone perfect for the role? Tag them below! 👇

06/05/2025

There are many apps and services that can get you the help you need 🤳

Make use of NHS advice online and digital tools. Check out our website for more info: https://staywelldorset.nhs.uk/digital/

01/05/2025

Whether you live in or are visiting the county, for any minor ailments make your local pharmacy your first port of call 📍

Expert help can be provided to manage long-term conditions or for ailments such as a bad cough, a cold or sore throat. https://staywelldorset.nhs.uk/update/maybankholiday/

28/04/2025

Whooping cough can be very serious for young babies. If you are pregnant, it's important to get the whooping cough vaccine to protect your newborn baby, as they are at greatest risk.

Find out more. https://nhs.uk/pregnancy/keeping-well/whooping-cough-vaccination/