Highcliffe Medical Centre

26/11/2025

Feeling tired of making decisions? That’s totally normal.
If you’d like to feel a bit healthier this autumn but can’t decide what to do or where to turn, turn to LiveWell Dorset. Its trained Advisors will help you find a clear way through to that’s right for you. You can talk to them online or by phone at a time that suits you.
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25/11/2025

🎥 Let’s talk about bowel screening

Bowel screening helps find signs of bowel cancer early, when it’s easier to treat. The FIT test is sent to people aged 60 to 74 as part of the national screening programme.

This short video explains what the test is, how to do it, and when to get help if you notice any changes in your bowel habits.

💩 It only takes a few minutes — and it could save your life.

📞 If you have any questions, you can call the bowel screening helpline on 0800 707 6060.

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24/11/2025

Good news for families in Dorset 🌟
If you're on the NHS Healthy Start scheme, you can now get your free Healthy Start vitamins from:
• Health visitor drop-in clinics or visits
• Community or health clinics
• BCP Council Family Hubs
These essential vitamins support health during pregnancy and the first four years of your child’s life — giving little ones the best start possible 💪👶
Learn more about Healthy Start vitamins at https://www.healthystart.nhs.uk/getting-vitamins/
To find a Healthy Start vitamin collection point visit: https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/other-health-services/healthy-start-vitamins

Getting vitamins Why you should get your free Healthy Start vitamins  Young children and babies may not get enough vitamin A and D even if they’re eating well. If you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, you may not get enough vitamin C, vitamin D or folic acid. You can get these important vitamins fo...

21/11/2025

This weekend (22nd and 23rd November) 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).

20/11/2025

It’s difficult to get enough Vit D in the winter. It’s advisable everyone takes a supplement, but especially if you are pregnant, young or have darker skin. See the by the for more info. http://bit.ly/2tiBs9K

19/11/2025

Lymphoma Action is the UK's only charity dedicated to lymphoma, the fifth most common cancer. This animation talks about the common symptoms of lymphoma, a type of blood cancer.
Find out more about lymphoma:

18/11/2025

It’s . Did you know 80 per cent of people suffer from back pain at some point in their life. Learn the facts with this from http://bit.ly/2tiBs9K

17/11/2025

If you’re a woman or girl living in Dorset, share your views and experiences of healthcare by taking part in the survey today.
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14/11/2025

This weekend (15th and 16th November) 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).

13/11/2025

Looking after a loved one? Join Carers Rights Day, Wed 19 Nov, 9–12.30, Allendale Centre, Wimborne.

12/11/2025

💛 Gluten-free prescriptions – important update

NHS Dorset has updated its policy, and gluten-free foods will no longer be routinely available on prescription. This decision was made carefully and takes into account that these products are now widely available in shops and online.

If you feel you have a special medical need, you can still talk to your GP about applying for an Individual Funding Request (IFR).

More information here 👉

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....

11/11/2025

“After I make my morning coffee, I’ll stretch for 2 minutes.”
Stacking a healthy action onto a regular habit is a simple but brilliant way to add some small changes into your life.
Discover more stack hacks: https://www.livewelldorset.co.uk/articles/habit-stacking/
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