Lyme Bay Medical And Dental Practices

29/04/2026

A reminder to our patients that the Practice will be closed on the following bank holidays:
🔹Monday 4th May (Early May Bank Holiday)
🔹Monday 25th May (Spring Bank Holiday)
We will reopen as normal on the Tuesday following each holiday.

💊 Need medical help while we're closed?
If you require medical assistance during the long weekend, please use the following services:
For non-emergencies: Visit 111.nhs.uk or call 111. They can direct you to the best place for care, including out-of-hours appointments.
For minor ailments: Check with your local pharmacy, as many remain open on bank holidays to help with allergies, bites, or minor aches.
For emergencies: If you experience a life-threatening emergency, please call 999 immediately.

Stay safe and enjoy the break! ☀️

27/04/2026

A message from our colleagues at Jurassic Coast Primary Care Network .

15/04/2026

✨Join us for a relaxed Men’s Wellness Evening at Lyme Regis Medical Centre.✨
We know life gets busy, but taking an hour for your health is the best investment you can make.

We’ve made it as easy as possible to get professional advice and clinical checks in one place!

Drop in anytime between 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM on Wednesday, 29th April for:
🔹FREE Walk-in Health Checks: Get your Blood Pressure and Pulse checked.
🔸 Vital Stats: Quick Height and Weight measurements.
🔹Screenings: Cholesterol and HBA1C/Diabetes tests available on-site.
🔸 Prostate Health: Learn about screening and book a PSA test if you are eligible.
🔹Expert Talks: Hear from LiveWell Dorset at 6:00 PM and join a Prostate Cancer Screening talk at 6:30 PM
🔸Wellbeing support – meet local support services from Access Wellbeing Hubs, Jurassic Coast Social Prescribers and Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support to help you stay at the top of your game – both physically and mentally.

☕🫖We’ll also have the kettle on with tea and coffee available while you browse the services. We look forward to seeing you there! 💚

11/04/2026

👁️ Your Voice Matters: Help Shape Diabetic Eye Screening in Dorset!
Are you living with diabetes, or do you care for someone who is?
NEC Care : Dorset Diabetic Eye Screening is hosting a virtual forum to bring our community together. This is your chance to share your experiences, highlight what’s working, and where the NHS Diabetic Eye Screening Service can improve. Event details in their post below:

The Dorset Diabetic Eye Screening Programme is you to join our forum! If you are living with or caring for someone with diabetes, help us improve our service and reflect the community needs.

📅22nd April 2026
🕓12:00 - 1:00pm.
Sign up here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/p6p6RpHmcx

01/04/2026

🐣 Easter Bank Holiday Opening Hours
Please note that our surgeries will be closed over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend on:
▪️Good Friday 3rd April and
▪️Easter Monday 6th April

If you feel unwell while we are closed, please use the following services:
▪️For advice on minor ailments: Visit your local pharmacist. You can find your nearest one here: https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy
▪️For non-urgent medical help: Visit NHS 111 online at https://111.nhs.uk/ or call 111.
▪️For serious or life-threatening emergencies: Call 999 immediately.
Wishing all our patients a healthy and happy Easter break! 🌼

21/03/2026

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 Bridport on the 16th April. For any enquiries on the Bridport sessions or others in the county, please contact: hope@helpandcare.org.uk

https://www.helpandcare.org.uk/what-we-offer/hope/

20/03/2026

🛡️ Stay Protected: Spring COVID-19 Boosters Now Available!
With new variants appearing, a quick booster is the best way to keep your immunity strong and protect both yourself and your loved ones. We are pleased to announce that we are now booking appointments for eligible adults and immunosuppressed patients.

🗓️ Upcoming Clinic Dates:

▪ Saturday 18th April 2026
▪ Saturday 16th May 2026

Check your eligibility:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/covid-19-vaccine

💉Missed your winter jab?
If you are eligible and haven't had your winter vaccinations yet, it’s not too late. Contact the surgery, and we’ll get an appointment arranged for you.

📞 How to Book
Contact us to secure your appointment by calling our team today:

01297 445777 or 01297 560872

Let’s work together to keep our community healthy this spring! 🌸

18/03/2026

Meningitis B Update: Information for our Patients 📢
We are receiving some calls regarding the Meningitis B (MenB) outbreak in Kent. To help our team and keep our lines free for emergencies, please read the following guidance from our nursing team:
💉 Am I/Is my child vaccinated?
• Children aged 11 and under: Most will have received the MenB vaccine as part of their routine infant immunisations (introduced in 2015).
• Teenagers & Young Adults: Most were offered the MenACWY vaccine in school (Year 9/10). While this is vital protection, it does not cover the MenB strain involved in the current Kent outbreak.
💊 Can I get a MenB jab now?
Currently, the NHS is only administering MenB vaccinations to a specific "high-risk" group in Canterbury (primarily students in halls at the University of Kent). We are not currently advised to offer MenB vaccines to other age groups.
📍 When should I call the GP? 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.
⚠️ Meningitis is an emergency. Call 999 if you see a non-blanching rash, high fever, stiff neck, or severe headache.

Thank you for your patience while we monitor updates from the Southwest Vaccination Team.

In the meantime, visit the NHS Dorset website to keep up to date :
https://staywelldorset.nhs.uk/update/stay-informed-about-meningitis-with-guidance-for-people-in-dorset/

Eligible students at the University of Kent will have received an invite for vaccination.

For wider information on the meningitis outbreak, read our blog post.

🔗 https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/03/18/meningitis-b-outbreak-what-you-need-to-know/

12/02/2026

We're pleased to share details of this drop-in event, where you can enjoy a friendly welcome, a tea/coffee and a chat with those affected by cancer. Details in the post below.
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We are delighted to hold a monthly Lyme Regis Drop-in at The Waffle House in Lyme Regis.

Where you can enjoy a friendly welcome, a tea/coffee and a chat with those affected by cancer.

This is at Waffle House, 37 Broad Street, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3QF which is the Old Post Office Building. Please note there is no parking.

02/02/2026

We are very excited to be running a learning disability open day at our unit. Please share our event poster with anyone you think may benefit from attending.

31/01/2026

Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support will be holding a drop-in session this week, offering practical and emotional support for anyone affected by cancer 💙🤝

Please feel free to share their post with anyone who may find this helpful 📣💬

Axminster drop-in session 10-4pm
2 February @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Please join us at our Axminster drop-in session where you can enjoy a friendly welcome, a tea and a chat. You will have an opportunity to meet the team and hear about activities and therapies available. Tea and coffee will be available and a selection of literature.

https://axminsterandlymecancersupport.co.uk/about/how-to-find-us/

17/12/2025

Please note that our surgeries will be closed on
• Thursday 25th December
• Friday 26th December
• Thursday 1st January

Visit our opening hours page to learn what to do if you feel unwell on days we are closed.
https://www.lymebaymedicalpractice.co.uk/opening-hours