Christchurch Medical Practice

27/02/2026

This weekend 28th February and 1st March the enhanced hours service will run from Highcliffe Medical Centre. Please note you must be registered with one of the surgeries within Christchurch PCN (Highcliffe Medical Centre, Christchurch Medical Practice, The Farmhouse Surgery, Stour Surgery).

25/02/2026

Open Afternoon at Dorset Breast Screening Unit – Friday 27th March 2026

We are pleased to share that Dorset Breast Screening Unit is holding a special open afternoon for ladies with learning disabilities. This is a chance to visit the unit, see the mammogram rooms, explore equipment in a hands-on way, and find out more about the services available.

No other clinics will be running at this time, so it’s a relaxed, sensory-friendly opportunity designed to help reduce any anxiety about attending appointments.

Representatives from breast, bowel, and LiveWell Dorset will also be on hand to provide information and support.

24/02/2026

If someone close to you has had a stroke and you’ve suddenly found yourself in a caring role, this may be helpful.
PramaLife, a local charity working with NHS colleagues, is offering a free five-week information course for people caring for someone after a stroke.
The sessions are practical and supportive, providing clear information, useful skills, and the chance to ask questions and connect with other carers.

Topics include:
* Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy – 12 March 2026
* Speech & Language Therapy – 19 March 2026
* Continence – 26 March 2026
* Local support for carers (including benefits and practical help) – 9 April 2026
* NHS support for carers – 16 April 2026
🕑 Most sessions: 2pm–3pm (arrive from 1.30pm)
🕐 Continence session (26 March): 1pm–2pm (arrive from 12.30pm)
Refreshments provided. No charge.
📍 Held at Tesco, Riverside Avenue, Bournemouth, BH7 7DY (free parking up to 3 hours)
To book or find out more:
Sue Warr
📧 sue.warr@prama.uk
📞 01202 804914

23/02/2026

NEXT WEEK: Art in Dementia Care – Supporting Eating and Drinking Well at Home, Hosted by Bournemouth University
Open to anyone with an interest in dementia, nutrition, or home care — including family members, carers, support groups, care providers, and health or social care professionals.
📅 Monday 2 March 2026
🕙 10am–12.30pm
📍 Lighthouse Poole’s Centre for the Arts
💷 Free (booking required) – lunch provided
This creative workshop and artwork showcase explores how to better support nutrition and hydration for people living with dementia at home.

You’ll gain:
* Insight into the role of art in dementia care
* Practical tips to support eating and drinking well at home
* Helpful resources and signposting to further support
To reserve your place, please book via Eventbrite:

Join us at this special creative workshop and artwork showcase focused on supporting nutrition and hydration for people living with dementia

20/02/2026

This weekend 21st and 22nd February the enhanced hours service will run from Highcliffe Medical Centre. Please note you must be registered with one of the surgeries within Christchurch PCN (Highcliffe Medical Centre, Christchurch Medical Practice, The Farmhouse Surgery, Stour Surgery).

19/02/2026

When Adrian Whitehead died of oesophageal cancer, cancer of the food pipe, at just 53, he had no idea that the lessons learnt from his swift and traumatic death would have far-reaching consequences for other people, including those closest to him.
But his baby sister believes the tragedy of losing Ade has had at least one powerful silver lining. It’s saved the life of her own partner.
She now hopes Ade’s story might also save many more.
Jenny told her story to Heartburn Cancer UK as part of our Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month campaign to help everyone understand persistent heartburn should not be ignored..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaHWKte8gmc&t=1s

When Adrian Whitehead died of oesophageal cancer, cancer of the food pipe, at just 53, he had no idea that the lessons learnt from his swift and traumatic de...

16/02/2026

TOMORROW NIGHT!
FREE Public Dementia Awareness Training, Hosted by GoodOaks Homecare

📅 Tuesday 17 February 2026
🕕 6pm–8pm
📍 Old Generator House, 25 Bourne Valley Road, Poole, BH12 1DZ

This interactive, in-person session is open to anyone who would like to learn more about dementia — whether you’re a carer, family member, or simply interested in understanding how to better support people living with dementia.

The GoodOaks team will share practical advice, insights, and guidance to help you make a positive difference.

A great opportunity to build confidence and awareness in a supportive setting.
Register for your spot here:

Learn about dementia and how to support those affected at our interactive training session with GoodOaks Homecare!

16/02/2026

SkinVision are exploring how people might use a smartphone app to monitor changes in their skin.

The app is designed to help identify early signs of skin cancer and support decisions about when to seek advice from a GP for moles or skin changes. SkinVision are currently gathering feedback from different groups to understand if and when people would use the app.

👉 Find out more here:

We want to know if people would use a Smartphone app to keep an eye on changes to their skin. Apps like ‘SkinVision’ are designed to identify early signs of skin cancer. It could help people decide when they need to get advice from their doctor about moles or changes to their skin. To find out i...

13/02/2026

This weekend 14th and 15th February the enhanced hours service will run from The Barn Surgery - Christchurch Medical Practice. Please note you must be registered with one of the surgeries within the PCN (Highcliffe Medical Centre, Christchurch Medical Practice, The Farmhouse Surgery, Stour Surgery).

12/02/2026

This week, we’d like to highlight Kooth — a free, confidential online wellbeing service for young people.

Kooth offers a safe space to chat with a trained counsellor by text, access helpful self-care tools, and read shared experiences from others. No referral is needed, and you don’t have to use your real name.

If your child is feeling stressed, anxious, low, or just needs someone to talk to, Kooth can be a really helpful place to start.
https://vimeo.com/880223109?fl=pl&fe=vl
For more information visit: https://www.kooth.com/

A brief introduction to Kooth, the mental health and wellbeing platform designed for young people.

11/02/2026

The NHS App gives you quick, easy access to NHS services on your smartphone or tablet — anytime, anywhere.

With the NHS App, you can:
✔️ Order repeat prescriptions
✔️ View parts of your GP record, including test results
✔️ Check upcoming appointments
✔️ Access NHS services without needing to phone the surgery

Downloading and setting up the app can help you save time and stay more in control of your healthcare.

Getting started is simple — follow this step-by-step guide from the NHS to download and set up the app:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/setting-up/downloading/

If you don’t have a smartphone, you can also use the NHS App on a computer via the NHS website.

💙 Download today and make managing your health that little bit easier.

Find out how to download the NHS App to your iPhone, iPad or Android device.