Crane Valley Primary Care Network

28/11/2025

Our colleagues at Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust have just launched their new ADHD information webpage.

Find this and more support resources on ADHD and other neurodivergent conditions on our Community SWITCH website here>>
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https://communityswitch.org/i-need-help-with-neurodivergence/

Our new ADHD information webpage is now live 💻📱

Find up-to-date guidance, local support options, referral routes and self-help resources all in one place.

Check it out ➡ https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/adhd

28/11/2025

Join Living Well Taking Control for a free webinar raising awareness about managing festive temptations and preventing type 2 diabetes.

They'll share valuable insights and practical tips to help you enjoy the season while keeping your health on track.

📅 Tuesday 16th December 2025
⏰ 12 noon to 12.40 pm
🖥️ Online event

Book your free place here>>
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https://www.eventbrite.com/e/managing-festive-temptations-and-diabetes-prevention-tickets-1974961025592?

23/11/2025

If getting to your healthcare appointment is challenging — especially if mobility or accessibility is a concern — support is available.
We’ve gathered helpful information and services that may assist with transport.
👉 Visit the Community SWITCH transport support page to see what help is available.
https://communityswitch.org/i-need-help-with-transport-to-get-to-my-appointment/

23/11/2025

Stay warm, stay well this winter. Get free & confidential energy advice on energy issues from Citizens Advice in East Dorset & Purbeck, who are joining us at our Crane Valley Social Prescribers Afternoon Tea Event for Carers on Monday 24th November at Parley Place Care Home - Barchester Healthcare.

Our Energy Advisor will be attending Crane Valley PCNs Carers Event at Parley Place Care Home, tomorrow Monday 24th November, 2pm - 3:30pm. Crane Valley Primary Care Network

All carers (and cared for) from the Crane Valley area are welcome.

Our friendly Advisor can offer free & confidential energy advice on numerous energy issues, and order you a free CO monitor.

If you can't make tomorrow, you can contact the Energy Team on 01929 775500

18/11/2025

Carers Rights Day is nearly here!

This year’s theme is “Know your rights, use your rights” so if you’re an unpaid carer in Dorset, there’s more support available than you might realise.

Bridgit is a free, 24/7 online self-help platform designed just for carers. It’s packed with personalised advice, guidance, and local resources to help you manage your caring role and look after your own wellbeing too.

You can even start your carer’s assessment online, in your own time, and get connected to services that can support you.

Why not join more than 23,000 unpaid carers who have already registered to access support.

With Carers Rights Day coming up on Thursday now is the perfect time to explore what’s available.
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https://bridgit.care/support/dorset?

18/11/2025

📣Calling all carers!📣
There's a local Carers Rights Day event happening tomorrow, where over 30 organisations will be on hand to offer crucial advice and support to carers in our community.

Hosted by Prama, this is a great opportunity to connect with different services!

📅 Wednesday 19th November, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

📍The Allendale Centre, Wimborne BH21 1AS

Don't miss this opportunity to connect and get the support you deserve.

For further details please contact the organisers directly:
📧 Email: carol.davies@prama.uk 📞 Call: 07736 133445

18/11/2025

We are happy to share West Moors Dementia Action Group's request to encourage our followers to become a dementia friend and support your community. 🩵

When you become a Dementia Friend, you learn the five things we want everyone to know about dementia.

The first thing we want everyone to know is ‘dementia is not a natural part of ageing.’

So, not everyone who grows old will develop dementia, and not everyone who develops dementia is old. Around one in 20 people with dementia are younger than 65.

Learn more about this by becoming a Dementia Friend at dementiafriends.org.uk

17/11/2025

🚨 COLD WEATHER ALERT: 3 Ways to Stay Well 🚨
Together with the Met Office, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a yellow cold health alert for the South West of England until 22 November. Take care during this cold spell, especially the elderly and those with long-term conditions.

Please look in on vulnerable neighbours, friends, and family to ensure they are warm and well. 🤎

Thank you.

https://staywelldorset.nhs.uk/

13/11/2025

🌸 Have your say on women’s health in Dorset! 🌸
NHS Dorset and Dorset Women CIC are asking women and girls across Dorset to share their experiences to help shape the future of women’s health services 💬
Your feedback will help:
✨ Improve support and information
✨ Develop the Dorset Women’s Health Website
✨ Make sure women’s voices are heard
👉 Take part in the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DorsetWomensHealthSurvey2025
If you’d like a paper or easy read version, please email communication@nhsdorset.nhs.uk.
Your voice matters — help make a difference for women and girls in Dorset 💜

12/11/2025

🖍️ Relax, unwind, and get creative. Join the Adult Colouring Group at your local library — a friendly, welcoming session where you can enjoy some calm time, meet others, and boost your wellbeing through creativity. 🖍️💬

This event is one of many similar community wellbeing events on the Community SWITCH events diary, which highlights local opportunities to help residents build connections, take part in community activities, and enhance their overall wellbeing.

View the online diary of support events on Community SWITCH here>>
https://communityswitch.org/events/

And if you know someone who can’t view the diary online, an information pack on local social groups can be downloaded for you to share.

Together, we can help our community stay connected and well. 💚

Join us tomorrow for Adult Colouring!

This is a fun, relaxing session just for you to enjoy doing some colouring or just have a chat.

We look forward to seeing you 10:30 - 12:00 at West Moors Library for this colourful session.
- West Moors Library Team

10/11/2025

📢 Changes to gluten-free food on NHS prescriptions
Following national guidance, NHS Dorset has recently requested that our GP practices cease prescribing gluten-free foods. This is because NHS Dorset has one of the highest expenditures on gluten-free products in the country, despite having a relatively small population, and the NHS must ensure that funding is used in ways that benefit as many people as possible.

What does this mean for you?
Gluten-free products are now widely available in supermarkets and online. If you rely on gluten-free foods, you will still be able to purchase them directly, but they will no longer be provided on NHS prescription.

If you need support with managing coeliac disease or your diet, don't hesitate to get in touch with your GP practice.

Thank you for your understanding as we work together to maximise the use of NHS resources for the entire Dorset community. For more information, visit the NHS Dorset website here:
https://nhsdorset.nhs.uk/health/medicines/helpyournhs/gluten/

08/11/2025

When you’re grieving, everyday tasks like managing energy bills can feel overwhelming — but you don’t have to do it alone. 💛

Cruse Bereavement Support are hosting a free online session to help you understand what energy support is available and how to access it.

🗓 Tuesday 25th November
⏰ 6:00 – 7:00pm
💻 Online via Zoom
🎟 Free to attend

Click here to register: https://tinyurl.com/msck56fb

You deserve support. We’re here to help. 💙
https://communityswitch.org/bereavement/