The Barcellos Family Practice

25/03/2026

📢 Important Update for our BP@Home Patients
We are moving our home blood pressure monitoring from the VISO app to a new, improved platform called Luscii. 🩺
This change helps us provide better continuity of care and faster clinical responses to your readings. Please keep an eye on your inbox for an email from Luscii containing your download link and login instructions.
⚠️ Need help? To keep our surgery lines open for patients needing medical appointments, please contact Luscii Support for any technical questions at 0800 358 6050 (Mon-Fri, 9-5).

24/03/2026

⚠️ IMPORTANT: Planned Power Outage at Corbin Avenue Surgery – Wed 1st April

​Due to a planned SSE power outage, we are making the following temporary changes for one day only:

​📍 Appointments: All clinics have moved to our Glenmoor Road branch. Affected patients have been advised.

🚪 Access: Our Corbin Avenue doors will remain OPEN for admin queries.

👥 Staffing: Please note that we will have a skeleton crew only on-site. There will be no clinical staff (GPs or Nurses) at Corbin Avenue on this day.

​Thank you for your patience during the power outage! ⚡

24/03/2026

Great news! Please share with friends and neighbours who might need to know.

Drop in sessions are coming back!

23/03/2026

A reminder to our patients on repeat medications: please submit your requests in time so you don't run out over the upcoming Bank Holiday weekend. ⏰

🐣 Plan Ahead for Easter
The long weekend starts Friday, 3rd April. Most GP surgeries and pharmacies will be closed or operating with reduced hours during this time.

To make sure your medication is ready when you need it, please order your repeat prescriptions well in advance to give your GP sufficient time to process the request and allow the pharmacy team to safely dispense your prescription.

📲 How to Order
Avoid the phone queues! The quickest ways to order are:

▪ The NHS App: Available 24/7.
▪ Online Services: Via our surgery website.

Double-check your medicine cabinet today for any "just in case" items like inhalers or insulin. If you have friends or elderly neighbours, a quick reminder to them could make all the difference!

Stay safe and enjoy the spring break. 🌸

23/03/2026

A free six week course ideal for anyone living with long-term conditions or facing the pressures of caring. It covers topics such as managing stress, dealing with setbacks, strengthening relationships and more. Details on how to sign up in the post below:
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The HOPE Programme (Help Overcoming Problems Effectively) can help you rediscover your strengths and increase your confidence to take charge of your life. Run by Help & Care, it’s ideal for anyone living with long-term conditions or facing the pressures of caring. It's a FREE six-week course designed to help you build confidence and learn how to manage your condition(s), including mental health issues such as anxiety, stress, and depression, better.
A new course starts in Christchurch on the 14th April. For any enquiries on the Christchurch sessions or others in the county, please contact: hope@helpandcare.org.uk
https://www.helpandcare.org.uk/what-we-offer/hope/

22/03/2026

Our Energy Advisor will be offering free energy advice & support at - An Event for Carers in Ferndown.

Your local GP surgeries’ Social Prescribers Health & Wellbeing Team invite you to join us for a friendly chat, support and advice as well as Tea, at Parley Place Care Home, 300 Christchurch Rd, West Parley, Ferndown, BH22 8SL

Monday 23rd March 2pm - 3.30pm

Welcome to all carers (and cared for) registered within the Crane Valley PCN Surgeries.

So that they know to expect you please call or text Rachel on 07462 521670 or
email: cranevalleysocialprescribers@dorsetgp.nhs.uk

22/03/2026

🌿Events for your health and wellbeing✨
Whether you’re looking to build lifelong friendships, stay active, or just find a welcoming space, there’s something here for everyone. in the diary of support events.

Feeling connected is the first step to feeling great. That’s why we’ve created the Community SWITCH Events Diary, our go-to guide of local opportunities to h...

21/03/2026

🌿 Prioritise Your Wellbeing – Join a FREE 12-Week Course!
Looking to hit the "reset" button on your health and happiness? We are delighted to share this fantastic opportunity from partners Dorset Community Action and The Centre Ferndown.

Starting Monday, 13th April, this 12-session Self-Care & Wellbeing course is designed to help you reconnect with yourself and your community. Whether you want to manage stress better or just find more balance in your daily life, there is something here for everyone.

What to Expect:
🧘 Mindfulness & Guided Meditation to calm the mind.
🥗 Healthy Eating tips for a vibrant body.
🌳 Nature Connection and creative activities.
🛤️ The 5 Pathways to Wellbeing (Connect, Give, Take Notice, Keep Learning, Be Active).

The Details:
📅 When: Mondays, starting April 13th, 2026.

⏰ Time: 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm.

📍 Where: The Centre Ferndown, Barns Road, BH22 8XH.

💰 Cost: Completely FREE!

Spaces are limited! To book your spot, please contact Lydia Harvey directly:
📧 Email: lydia.harvey@dorsetcommunityaction.org.uk
📞 Call/Text: 07421 994591

Take that first step toward feeling more like you again. ✨

19/03/2026

Only call us regarding this outbreak if you or a household member visited Club Chemistry in Canterbury (March 5–7). Otherwise, the best thing to do is stay vigilant for symptoms.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and NHS Dorset are reminding young people, parents and carers that meningitis is rare, but it is important to know the symptoms and understand what current vaccinations protect against. Although anyone can get meningitis, it’s most common in babies, young chil...

17/03/2026

If you regularly need NHS prescriptions, including (NHS prescribed HRT medicines), a Prescription Prepayment Certificate (PPC) could help you save money. Learn more here:
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https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/prescriptions/save-money-with-a-prescription-prepayment-certificate-ppc/

With living costs so high, NHS prescriptions can cost more than some people can afford. Check out our article to find out who is eligible for free prescriptions, how to save money on a prescription prepayment certificate and the NHS low income scheme.

https://www.healthwatch.co.uk/advice-and-information/2025-08-20/what-help-can-you-get-pay-your-nhs-prescription

15/03/2026

To help our patients stay connected, we’re highlighting this free, jargon-free webinar. If you or a loved one relies on a landline or uses technology such as personal alarms and telecare systems, you need to know how this change affects you—especially during power cuts.
More details:
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Is your home phone ready for the 2027 switch? 📞
The UK’s old copper phone network is being switched off and replaced with Digital Voice. While this sounds high-tech, it simply means landlines will soon work via your broadband.

Why does this matter?
If you, a loved one or a friend relies on a landline, or uses technology like personal alarms and telecare systems, you need to know how this change affects you- and them - especially during power cuts.
Confused? You’re not alone. To help our patients stay connected, we’re highlighting that our friends at AbilityNet are hosting a free, jargon-free webinar to explain:
✅ What is actually changing?
✅ Who is affected (and how)?
✅ Simple steps to prepare.
📅 When: Tuesday, 31 March | 1:00 PM 📍 Where: Online (Free)

Don't wait until the dial tone disappears! Tap the link below to sign up:
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https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0smfjQ0