Verwood Surgery

13/10/2025

‼️Monday 13th October - Information for patients‼️
We’re very sorry, but our triage service is at full capacity today as we are one GP down.. If you need urgent medical help, please get in touch with NHS 111. For non-urgent matters, we kindly ask that you contact us again tomorrow. Thank you for your understanding.

29/09/2025

🚨 Important Update for Our Patients! 🚨
Verwood Surgery is now using SystmConnect — our brand-new online consultation system. This will replace some of the services we previously provided through eConsult.

You can now use SystmConnect to:
✅ Get help with a new health problem
✅ Request a sick/fit note
✅ Enquire about test results
✅ Ask about a medication you're taking including requesting a medication review
✅ Ask for a report or letter, for example insurance

💻 You don’t need a SystmOnline account to use it — but if you do log in with SystmOnline or your NHS login, it’ll save you time by filling in some of your details automatically.

SystmConnect is one of many online ways in which you can contact us. Find out more on accessing online health services on our website here>>
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https://www.verwoodsurgery.co.uk/our-online-services

25/09/2025

See details of when and where the After-Reach Support Group meets>>
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https://communityswitch.org/event/after-reach-support-group/

Taking the first step towards recovery can feel daunting, but help is available. Reach Drug and Alcohol Services provided by Waythrough is for people who want support to manage, reduce or stop their drug and/or alcohol use or those worried about someone else's.

The After-Reach Support group offers ongoing peer support for people who have completed the REACH programme for alcohol and drug addiction. They meet weekly in Ferndown on Monday evenings.

Find details of these and other local support services available locally on our Community SWITCH website>>
www.communityswitch.org

23/09/2025

📢 We're upgrading our online GP consultation system!
As part of our ongoing efforts to improve patient access to our services, from September 30th, SystmConnect will replace eConsult. This will mean:
✅ Getting in touch with the practice is now even easier
✅ Better integration with your clinical records
✅ Forms usually go to your regular GP for continuity of care
✅ You can use it for prescriptions, admin requests, sick notes, test results, and common conditions

You won’t need a SystmOnline account to use it, but our Reception team may contact you to ensure your GP receives the right information to support your care.

This change will not affect the service we provide — we believe it will improve your care. Keep an eye on this page and our website for more about these changes! 👀

11/09/2025

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09/09/2025

Update at 4pm - we are back up and running. Thank you for your understanding

⚠️ Notice to patients ⚠️
Our phone and computer systems will be disrupted today between 3 pm and 4 pm due to essential recabling work.

Please bear with us during this time, and check here for updates. Thank you for your understanding.

08/09/2025

Important information about Dental Services in Dorset

Important information about Dental Services in Dorset

Your GP practice is often the first point of contact for those experiencing dental pain, particularly patients who are not registered with an NHS dental practice. Patients can often become very upset when they are advised that GP surgeries can not provide dental care.

To support patients, NHS Dorset has commissioned 29 dental practices across Dorset to provide one-off urgent care. The most straightforward route for patients to access this service is via NHS 111.

For further guidance and answers to frequently asked questions on accessing appropriate dental care for urgent or longer-term treatment, please follow this link>>
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https://nhsdorset.nhs.uk/health/dental/

03/09/2025

❗Quick heads up for Sunday 7 September, 3pm ❗
The UK Government is testing its National Emergency Alert system — so around 3pm your phone might suddenly make a loud siren sound for about 10 seconds (even if it’s on silent). Totally normal, just a test.

Most people don’t need to do anything, but if you’ve got a phone you keep private and really don’t want it going off, you can switch these alerts off in your settings. There’s simple guidance on gov.uk>>
https://www.gov.uk/alerts

27/08/2025

Wednesday 27th August update.
Good morning. Our services are still affected by other staff illness. Unless you have an urgent health need, please wait to contact us. Thank you for your support.

26/08/2025

❗IMPORTANT - Patient Information.
We are short staffed today due to illness and we are working at capacity - we please ask that, unless you have an urgent problem that cannot wait, you contact us later this week.
For alternatives for advice please contact 111 or visit one of the local pharmacies.
We ask for your patience and support at this time as we do all we can to meet the needs of our patients.
Thank you 🙏
Verwood Surgery Team

24/08/2025

Why not join an East Dorset Health Walk?
See more in the post below:
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Join an East Dorset Health Walk!
Step into better health and new friendships — join a free East Dorset Health Walk, led by trained volunteers! These walks are ideal for beginners, offering a great opportunity to get out in the fresh air and meet new people. The walks are free of charge. Just turn up, there is no need to book.
Find a walk near you>>
https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/w/eastern-dorset-health-walks
Please note that dogs are not allowed on the listed walks.