The Prince of Wales Surgery

20/11/2025

💙 It’s Carers Rights Day! 💙

Are you looking after a family member, friend or neighbour who couldn’t manage without your help? You’re a carer — and we want to support you. 🌸

Please let our GP practice know if you’re an unpaid carer. We can help you access the right advice, services and support for your own health and wellbeing.

Pop in, call, or mention it at your next appointment — we’re here for you. 💬

17/11/2025

Our Patient Participation Group (PPG) run a lovely second-hand book and jigsaw stall in the Dorchester branch waiting area.

While you’re waiting for your appointment, feel free to have a browse — and for a small donation, you can take a book or puzzle home to enjoy! 💙

We’re also gratefully accepting donations of good-quality books and jigsaws to keep the stall stocked. Every little bit helps support practice activities and community projects.

Thank you for your support! 🙏

13/11/2025

If you’ve served in the Armed Forces, make sure your GP practice knows!

By recording your veteran status, we can make sure you get the right support — from health services that understand the unique needs of those who’ve served, to faster access to specialist care where available.

Just tell our reception team you’re a veteran, and we’ll update your record.
Thank you for your service. 💙

11/11/2025

10/11/2025

What a fantastic video of Raffy having his flu vaccination with Fataha at the Dorchester branch. Well done Raffy!

10/11/2025

Gluten-Free Foods on Prescription

There has been a change to NHS Dorset’s commissioning policy regarding the gluten-free foods. The difficult decision has been made to remove gluten-free foods from the Dorset Medicines Formulary, which means these products will no longer be available on prescription. The decision was ratified by the Dorset Integrated Medicines Optimisation in August 2025 following a public consultation which considered a range of both clinical and social factors, including the wider availability of gluten-free products in food shops (both physical and online), and the need to ensure we deliver best value for money. If someone in receipt of gluten-free prescribed foods and feels there is an exceptional medical reason to receive gluten-free foods on prescription, it is possible to apply for an Individual Funding Request (IFR) via their GP practice. An article about the change in commissioning policy is on the following link:

NHS Dorset has asked GP teams to stop supplying gluten-free foods on prescription. This decision has been made after careful consideration, and is in line with national guidance and changes to gluten-free product prescribing occurring in other areas of the country. Why is this change happening? The....

09/11/2025

We understand life gets busy. If you can't make your appointment, cancel it!

We're always happy to rearrange and this way we can offer your original appointment time to someone who can make it.

07/11/2025

🎄We're already getting into the Christmas spirit!🎄

On Wednesday 3rd December, members of the team working at both branches will be supporting Alzheimer's Society by dressing up as elves.

It's a fantastic cause so and we intend to look ridiculous so if you would like to pop in and see us and are in a position to donate we'd be grateful.

For those that would prefer to donate electronically, here is a link to our just giving page.

Help Prince Of Wales Surgery raise money to support Alzheimer's Society

06/11/2025

You can now book a 1-to-1 appointment with our Digital Champion! 🌟

Whether you’d like help using health apps, video calling friends and family, or even doing your shopping safely online — we’re here to help.

Our Digital Champion offers free, patient-friendly support to help you feel more confident using technology every Monday afternoon at the surgery.

📅 Ask at reception or call on 01305 221048 to book your session.