Poole Central Network - PCN

01/04/2026

🟪 April - Testicular Cancer Awareness Month 🟪

Although testicular cancer is rare, it is more common in men between the ages of 25 and 40.

The most common symptom is a lump or swelling in your testicle, but other symptoms can include a heavy sc***um, a dull ache, discomfort or pain in your testicle or sc***um.

Although your symptoms are unlikely to be cancer, it is important to get them checked out by a doctor.

It's important to regularly check your testicles. It is usually possible to cure testicular cancer, but it is easier to treat when diagnosed early.

https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/testicular-cancer/how-to-check

01/04/2026

🔹Bowel Cancer Awareness Month🔹

April is bowel cancer awareness month. When diagnosed early, 9 in 10 people survive bowel cancer. Knowing the symptoms is one of the most important steps in getting diagnosed at the earliest possible stage.

If you have any of the symptoms, make an appointment with your GP to get checked out.

If you're invited to complete a routine bowel screening test, it's important to take part.

19/03/2026

March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. The symptoms of ovarian cancer can be vague, and can be linked to other less serious conditions. See your doctor if you have changes that are unusual for you or won't go away. In most cases, it won’t be cancer, but if it is, getting diagnosed early can make all the difference.

03/03/2026

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

Do you know the symptoms? These are also symptoms of lots of other conditions, but if they are persistent, severe or out of the ordinary it's important to get checked out with your GP.

03/03/2026

This month, more than 1,000 people will find out they have a brain tumour.

Greater awareness leads to earlier diagnosis💛

Some of the symptoms include
- headaches
- nausea
- vision problems
- seizures
- weakness and numbness
- speech difficulties
- cognitive changes

02/03/2026

Every smokefree day is an investment in your future.

Here at LiveWell Dorset, you don’t have to do it alone.

Register today and join thousands of quitters across Dorset.
➡️ https://orlo.uk/DcPWE

02/03/2026

We have another Carers Support Clinic running on Monday 16th March!
If you are a carer who needs support or advice, contact the practice to book an appointment in our Carers Support Clinic.

This clinic is running in conjunction with BCP.

26/02/2026

Day 2 at The Best Practice Show, starting off with a discussion on neighbourhood teams.

25/02/2026

Some of our team were at our Wellbeing Event at The Gather in Poole Dolphin Centre yesterday.

We had a good turnout of people coming to have blood pressure, height and weight checks. We were also on hand to give advice and support for conditions like diabetes, cancer care, COPD and asthma, along with support for carers.

Thank you to The Adam Practice, Help & Care, Dorset Mind, District Nurses and Help & Kindness too for attending.

25/02/2026

25/02/2026

Some of our management team are attending the Best Practice show in London today.

The two day event includes talks, workshops and an exhibition of latest products and a chance to network with peers.

24/02/2026

Are you interested in learning more about BCP's Lifeline service's. Go along to the free event on 17th March at the Dolphin Centre, in Poole.