Poole North PCN

14/02/2026

This week is week

Children's Mental Health Week takes place every February. It was started in 2015 to give a voice to all children and young people and to raise awareness of children and young people's mental health.

Kooth is a safe, anonymous and free digital mental health support service for children and young people aged 10 to 19.

There is no need for referral and no waiting lists. Chat lines with qualified practitioners are open from 12pm-10pm on weekdays and 6pm-10pm during the weekends.

You can also message and a practitioner will respond within 24-48 hours.
Please share with the young people you know.
https://www.kooth.com/

13/02/2026

🎉 Our first Carers Peer Support Group was a roaring success! 🎉

A huge thank you to all the carers who joined us – your openness, ideas and support for one another made the session really special. 💙

👥 Shaped by carers, for carers
Going forward, carers will shape their own group – bringing ideas for discussion topics, guest speakers and themes that matter most to you. The group will be led and facilitated by an experienced Carers Officer from BCP Carer Support Service, to help keep the space safe, supportive and welcoming.

☕ A big thank you to Leonardo Carer Support Friends
We’re very grateful to Leonardo Carer Support for the use of their lovely function room and for kindly providing refreshments at each session. ☕🧁

📅 Want to join this or a future group?
If you’d like to come along to the Carers Peer Support Group (or be added to the list for future dates):

📧 Email: carersupport@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
📞 Phone: 01202 128787

ℹ️ Important information
✅ Attendance is only for those who are registered with BCP Carer Support Service
✅ Places must be booked in advance so we can make sure there’s enough space and support for everyone

Please share this with any carers you know – a friendly, understanding space can make all the difference. 💌💬

12/02/2026

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09/02/2026

❤️

This month is ❤️

In , many people are unaware that they have high blood pressure, which rarely has noticeable symptoms. But if untreated, it increases your risk of serious problems such as heart attacks and strokes.

The only way to find out if your blood pressure (also called hypertension) is high is to have your blood pressure checked.

https://staywelldorset.nhs.uk/conditions/pressure/

05/02/2026

Today is Day

Time to talk day is the nation's biggest mental health conversation. It's a day for us all to come together to talk, listen and change lives.

This year's event is to encourage friends, families, communities and workplaces to have a conversation about mental health.

https://www.mind.org.uk/

https://www.mind.org.uk/get-involved/time-to-talk-day/

The next Time To Talk Day is on 5 February 2026. Download our resources, and find out how to start a life changing conversation about mental health.

04/02/2026

Today is

Macmillan are raising awareness of just how many people around the UK have their lives changed by a cancer diagnosis.

Follow the links to find ways to get support, and how you can play your part to help everyone affected by cancer.

https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-awareness/world-cancer-day

https://youtu.be/n6U8Dmz20wI

Our new UK figure shows just how common cancer has now become, with nearly 1,200 people diagnosed every day on average. In the 75 seconds it takes to make a ...

02/02/2026

February is Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month.

The oesophagus can also be called the gullet. This is the tube that runs from the mouth to the stomach, and is part of the digestive system. Cancer can develop anywhere in the oesophagus.

For more information and for signs and symptoms please follow the link below:

Find out about oesophageal (gullet) cancer. We have information on symptoms, diagnosis, tests, treatment and support from Macmillan's clinical experts.

28/01/2026

📣 ONE DAY TO GO📣

📣 Thrive in 2026 – we’ll be there - see you tomorrow! 💙

BCP Carer Support Service will be attending Thrive in 2026 tomorrow, alongside lots of brilliant local organisations – come and say hello and find out how we can support you in your caring role. 💬

📅 Date: Thursday 29 January 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00am – 6:00pm
📍 Venue: The Auger Collective (former Peacocks store),
Sovereign Centre, 600 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, BH1 4SX

✨ What’s happening on the day?
🔹 Health & wellbeing checks – free health MOT, vaccinations and blood pressure checks 🩺
🔹 Free workshops throughout the day, including:
• CV writing ✍️
• Interview skills 🎯
🔹 Advice on education, training & employment – explore courses, volunteering and new career paths 🎓
🔹 Support for everyday life – chat to organisations offering practical help, information and guidance 🤝
🔹 Free one‑way bus ticket home* 🚌

BCP Carer Support Service will be on hand to:
💙 Talk about the help available for unpaid carers
💙 Share information about local groups, events and breaks
💙 Answer your questions and signpost to further support

This is a FREE community event open to all ages – whether you’re looking for work, training, wellbeing support or just some friendly advice, come along tomorrow and take a positive step towards thriving in 2026. 🌟

*Collect your bus voucher from the Morebus stand at the event.

23/01/2026

22/01/2026

Age 16 – 24? You may be able to have a FREE HPV vaccination at your GP surgery.

HPV vaccinations help to protect all genders from ge***al
warts and HPV-related cancers such as cervical, pe**le, a**l, vaginal and throat cancer.

You should have received a dose at school, however if
you missed your HPV vaccination at school, it’s not too
late to catch up.
Contact your GP Practice for more information and to book.

21/01/2026

To work towards the goal of the elimination of cervical cancer, the NHS in the South West has outlined 3 goals to achieve over the next 4 years:

✅Increase HPV vaccination rates to 90% for boys and girls
✅Ensure at least 70% of women are screened by the age of 35 and again by the age of 45
✅Ensure 90% of women diagnosed with cervical disease receive treatment

Please follow the link below to read the full article.

NHS England » Cervical cancer elimination by 2040 – plan for England

19/01/2026

January is

This week 19th -25th January is

Cervical cancer is preventable and the HPV vaccination and cervical screening save lives.

For more information on cervical screening please follow the link:
https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cervical-screening/

For more information on the HPV vaccine please follow the link below:
https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/hpv-vaccine/