Lyme Bay Medical And Dental Practices

20/08/2025

Please come and see our premises and a display of the work we do.

Meet some of our volunteers and trustees.

6.00-7.30pm with light refreshments available.

Any queries please contact support@axminsterandlymecancersupport.co.uk

Cross Keys House

20/08/2025

We are aware that Jhoots Pharmacy on Uplyme Road is temporarily closed, which may affect how you collect prescription medications.

If you are affected by the temporary Jhoots Pharmacy closure, please make sure you’ve made alternative arrangements for prescription medications. This is particularly important given the upcoming bank holiday weekend.

For further information and about your options to ensure you have medications when you need them, please follow this link to information our website>>
⬇️
https://tinyurl.com/e79z3pvs

20/08/2025

Know Your Numbers?
Drop into this free Jurassic Coast Primary Care Network session and find out!

💙 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽-𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰 – 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲

📅 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫
🕓 𝟒:𝟑𝟎 𝐩𝐦 – 𝟔 𝐩𝐦
📍 Bridport Medical Centre, DT6 5BN
🅿️ Free parking available

Join us for a friendly, drop-in event to check your blood pressure and get personalised advice from our team. No booking needed!

What’s on offer:
✅ Free blood pressure checks
✅ Chat with our Pharmacy Team about managing your medication
✅ Digital support – help with the NHS App & health tools
✅ Meet the Social Prescribing Team and discover local wellbeing services

Everyone’s welcome - whether you want a quick check-up or advice on living healthier.

🔗 Find out more: https://www.jurassiccoastpcn.nhs.uk/news/blood-pressure-clinic-2nd-sept-bmc

📞 For info, call 01308 428 943

19/08/2025

🌞 August Bank Holiday Update!
Our surgeries will be closed on Monday, August 25th. Need medication for the long weekend? Order early so you’re all set to relax!

If you feel unwell while we’re closed:
• Pharmacist advice: Find your nearest pharmacy
👇 https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy
• Non-urgent help: Visit 111 online 👉 https://111.nhs.uk/
• Serious emergency: Call 999 immediately.
Stay prepared and enjoy the bank holiday without worry!

17/08/2025

Find out about the planned Bridport Reablement Centre on the site of the former Sidney Gale Care Home.
There is a public information session at Bridport Town Hall on Tuesday 19 August from 2-5pm.
The architects will be present and leaflets available.

Do pop in and meet the architects and our officers and have a chat about the proposed Bridport Reablement Centre on the site of the former Sidney Gale care home. Further events planned in due course for those working or who can't make the date.

10/08/2025

If you are aged 40-74, do not have an existing condition such as heart disease, and haven't had an NHS Health Check in the last 5 years, you might be eligible for a health check with LiveWell Dorset the nearest Healthcheck Event in our area is this coming Tuesday, 12th August - Bridport Leisure Centre (09:00 - 16:00).

To check your eligibility and contact LiveWell Dorset, follow this link>>
👇
https://tinyurl.com/rs7429kb

Catch our friendly teams in your community for free NHS Health Checks and local wellbeing events 👇

🩺 Health Checks coming to:
📍 Bridport | Dorchester | Weymouth | Portland
✅ Find out if you're eligible & book your spot:
👉 https://orlo.uk/mFTmi

🎉 Community Events in:
📍 Bournemouth | Dorchester | Gillingham | Shaftesbury
👋🏼 Come say hi, and learn how we can support your wellbeing!
👉 https://orlo.uk/TxAr0

03/08/2025

🌿🥕Why not join the Harmony Mental Health Bridport Dorset at the Community Allotment on Tuesday mornings? It's a great way to meet new people, learn to grow your own food, and enjoy the calming benefits of gardening.
No experience is necessary, and all are welcome!
📅 When: Tuesdays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ⏰
📍 Where: Bridport Community Allotment (behind St Mary's Church)
💰 Cost: Free!

Find out more by calling the Harmony Centre at 01308 801154.

01/07/2025

☀️ The sun’s out in West Dorset and our team are ready to welcome you at our community drop-ins! ☀️
No appointment needed – just pop in for a friendly chat, support or advice. Here’s where you’ll find us in West Dorset:
📅 Tuesdays – Maiden Newton
Youth Football Club, Memorial Playing Fields, Hedley Haward, DT2 0AX
🕙 10am–3pm
📅 Wednesdays – Bridport
The Harmony Centre, Units 1 & 2, Tower Building, St Michaels Estate, DT6 3RR
🕙 10am–3pm
📅 Thursdays – Beaminster
Prout Bridge Project, 6 Prout Hill, DT8 3AY
🕙 10am–3pm
📅 Fridays – Lyme Regis
Woodmead Halls, Hill Rd, DT7 3PG
🕚 11am–3pm
Everyone’s welcome – see you there! 🌼✨
Find details on all the Access Wellbeing drop-in spaces across Dorset at: https://www.dorsetaccesswellbeing.co.uk/community_drop_in_spaces/

23/06/2025

📢 New NHS Weight Management Medication Update
The new medication Tirzepatide (Mounjaro®) is being made available on the NHS for eligible patients across the UK, including Dorset.
✅ Around 1,000 people in Dorset are expected to qualify based on national criteria.
⏳ However, it won't be available locally until Autumn 2025, so please don’t contact the practice yet—we’re not able to help with this currently.
ℹ️ For the latest local updates, visit the NHS Dorset website here>>
https://nhsdorset.nhs.uk/.../medicines/weight/tirzepatide/

13/06/2025

We were delighted to host drop-in and information sharing this Carers Week. Don't forget that Jurassic Coast Social Prescribers are here to continue to support carers and their cared for going forward and they welcome self referrals into the service.
To contact them call 01308 428943 or email - jcsocialprescribing@dorsetgp.nhs.uk

Carers Week may be coming to an end but the support for carers in our community is ongoing...

We hope that you have found our Information Stations a useful source of support. Thanks to Dorset Libraries for providing space for our Information Stations at Bridport and Lyme Regis Libraries.

We've had a great response at our drop in events at Lyme Bay Medical practice and at Barton House Medical Practice. Thank you to everyone for taking the time to come and speak to us.

Special thanks to Judith Davies for a wonderful breathwork and yoga session.
A reminder that taking a few minutes to sit and focus on your body and breath can make you feel so much more relaxed and focused.

The Jurassic Coast Social Prescribers are here to continue to support carers and their cared for going forward and we welcome self referrals into the service.
You can call us on 01308 428943 or email - jcsocialprescribing@dorsetgp.nhs.uk

12/06/2025

Thank you Jurassic Coast Primary Care Network for sharing details of this gentle, welcoming class for people living with dementia and their carers.

There is no charge for these sessions, just contact Bridport Leisure Centre on 01308 427464 or email info@bridportleisure.com to register your interest.

10/06/2025

🌟 Celebrate Carers Week with Us! 🌟

Join us at Lyme Bay Medical Practice today! Pauline and Lucie will be here until 2pm to greet you and answer any questions you may have.

🧘‍♀️ Don't miss out on Judith Davies' free taster yoga and breathwork session at 11:30am! There are still spaces available, so come along and experience the benefits of yoga and breathwork.

We look forward to seeing you! 💙