Dashwood Medical Centre

05/09/2025

An important update regarding our merge with Northdown Surgery

Northdown and Dashwood Surgery Merger Important Update

02/09/2025

We would like to inform you that our practice merger with Northdown Surgery is currently underway. We will keep you updated and let you know once the merger is complete and normal service has resumed.

Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.

Full information can be found via the link to our website

IT (Clinical) systems Merger

02/07/2025

During June, 1 in 28 booked appointments were not attended.
This equated to 60 hours of wasted practitioner time which cost the UK taxpayer £6k.
If you can't attend your appointment, please cancel it with as much notice as possible so that someone else can be booked in.
200 more patients could have been seen last month if those that didn't attend cancelled their appointment in advance.
To cancel, you can:
📞Call us (01843) 266322
📱Respond to your reminder text
🚶‍♂️Visit the practice in person
🌐Complete an Anima request

02/07/2025

In hot weather, babies and toddlers are more at risk of dehydration.
If you notice any signs of dehydration, complete an Anima request or call 111.
➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/dehydration/

16/06/2025

During May, 1 in 26 booked appointments were not attended.
This equated to 55 hours of wasted practitioner time which cost the UK taxpayer £5.1k.
If you can't attend your appointment, please cancel it with as much notice as possible so that someone else can be booked in.
171 more patients could have been seen last month if those that didn't attend cancelled their appointment in advance.
To cancel, you can:
📞Call us (01843) 266322
📱Respond to your reminder text
🚶‍♂️Visit the practice in person
🌐Complete an Anima request

16/06/2025

Don't wait on the phones, submit a request online
https://patients.animahealth.com/blue/signIn?name=RGFzaHdvb2QgTWVkaWNhbCBDZW50cmU%3D&redirectTo=%2F%3Fname%3DRGFzaHdvb2QgTWVkaWNhbCBDZW50cmU%3D

30/05/2025

Things are changing.
Read our latest news article to find out more.
https://www.dashwoodmedicalcentre.nhs.uk/news/appointments

23/05/2025

Enjoy the bank holiday weekend!🏊‍♂️🚴‍♀️🍦

We are closed on Monday but reopen on Tuesday as usual.
Remember that some local pharmacies might also be closed during this period. You can see some of the ones remaining open here,
https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1nRPlt-uAVjjZkgL5OYFUBkGR1lfLNFc&ll=51.33135730258411%2C1.3213900498015585&z=12&fbclid=IwY2xjawKdLBdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBSbm5NZXZsM1FUcnVuRzVMAR4yYBYIfugutsIW2CCqE5KTQ8GKv59G-KhnzCBGkazGLKgPIFydecA53_rNkQ_aem_9eK7NPv6OxIFOvYzH-KbYw

When you need medical help fast but it is not an emergency, visit www.111.nhs.uk or call the NHS free phone number 111. If you contact NHS 111, you will be assessed, given advice and, if needed, directed to the most appropriate health service. Visit www.StopThinkChoose.co.uk to find out more.

22/05/2025

Do more with the NHS App!

💊Order repeat prescriptions
📆Book Appointments
👁View your records
And much more...
all from your phone📱
Download now on your smartphone or tablet via
Google play: https://ow.ly/sx2j50V1ccF
The App store: https://ow.ly/XQO450V1ccG

14/05/2025

Do you use a nasal spray?👃
Check out the new self help nasal spray section on our website
https://www.dashwoodmedicalcentre.nhs.uk/self-help-nasal-spray

08/05/2025

During April, 1 in 19 booked appointments were not attended.
This equated to 80 hours of wasted practitioner time which cost the UK taxpayer £7.7k.
If you can't attend your appointment, please cancel it with as much notice as possible so that someone else can be booked in.
258 more patients could have been seen last month if those that didn't attend cancelled their appointment in advance.
To cancel, you can:
📞Call us (01843) 266322
📱Respond to your reminder text
🚶‍♂️Visit the practice in person
🌐Complete an eConsult