Christchurch Medical Practice

28/05/2026

The Healthier You NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme could help reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes if you have gestational diabetes (high blood sugar levels during pregnancy). Find out more.
www.england.nhs.uk/healthier-you/gdm-self-referral

27/05/2026

Anyone can develop type 2 diabetes, but certain factors can increase your risk, such as carrying excess weight. You can significantly reduce your risk by making small lifestyle changes with support from the Healthier You programme. Check your risk today: https://riskscore.diabetes.org.uk/

27/05/2026

Bad weather? If you can’t face going out, do some laps staying in! Put on some headphones and walk around the house listening to an energising soundtrack. If you have a step counter or another tracking device—even better! See how many steps you can get in. https://bit.ly/MyLiveWellWalk

Walking is an excellent way to boost your health and wellbeing. Discover walking facts and benefits to help you put your best foot forward this May.

26/05/2026

Anyone can develop type 2 diabetes, but certain factors can increase your risk, such as being over 40. Check your risk using the Diabetes UK risk tool. It could be the most important thing you do today.
https://riskscore.diabetes.org.uk/

22/05/2026

Please note that the surgery will be closed this Monday the 25th May for the Spring bank holiday.
If you need medical advice while we are closed, please contact NHS 111.
In a medical emergency, always dial 999.
Thank you for your understanding, and we wish you a safe and healthy bank holiday.

22/05/2026

This weekend 23rd and 24th May 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).

21/05/2026

Support is just a text away 📱
ChatHealth offers confidential health and wellbeing advice by text, connecting young people, parents and carers with trusted NHS health professionals in their local area.

Whether it’s emotional wellbeing, sleep, relationships, school worries or general health questions, ChatHealth makes it easier to reach out in a way that feels comfortable and convenient.

Send a message anytime — even out of hours — and the team will respond when they reopen.

Learn more here:

It’s safe and easy for you to speak to a qualified health professional. Just send a message, you don’t have to give your name.

19/05/2026

Men Walking and Talking (MWAT) is a supportive group bringing men together for relaxed walks and open conversations around mental health. The aim is simple: create a safe space, reduce stigma, and support each other.

Founded in 2021, MWAT has grown into a nationwide community with walks across the UK.

📍 Fisherman’s Walk (North End, Wentworth Avenue, BH5 2HP)
🕡 Wednesdays, 6:30–7:30pm

No pressure, just a walk and a chat. All men welcome.
For more information visit:

Join our Men Walking & Talking group in your local area. Free, relaxed walks for men’s mental health. No sign-up, just turn up.

15/05/2026

This weekend 16th and 17th May 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).

14/05/2026

With no screens or distractions, walking with children is a great opportunity to spend some quality time together. Make walks even more of an adventure by telling each other stories, looking out for den building spots, bug hunting, jumping in puddles, packing a picnic or playing I-Spy. https://bit.ly/LWDFamilyWalks

14/05/2026

Are you based in Dorset, Somerset, Devon, Gloucestershire, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire or Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire?

Our Free ONLINE Programme for people living with starts on 20th May 2026.

This 8 session course will help you to enhance your resilience through these difficult times, rediscover strengths and increase your ability to cope.

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