Verwood Surgery

13/05/2026

We were delighted to welcome our new Mayor, Cllr Simon Gibson, and Alicia from Verwood House Care Home to the surgery yesterday! 🩺✨

To mark International Nurses Day, Verwood House kindly dropped off some incredible afternoon tea thank-you parcels to celebrate our nursing team. It was a wonderful way to pause and celebrate the hard work, skill, and compassion our nurses bring to the community every day.

A huge thank you to Cllr Gibson for making us his first official engagement, and to our partners at Verwood House for such a thoughtful (and delicious!) treat. 🍰☕

12/05/2026

A shout-out to our incredible nurses here at Station Road and the compassionate care you provide to our patients. 🩵

Happy International Nurses Day!

🎉Happy International Nurses Day 2026.💙🩺
Today, May 12th, we join the global community in celebrating International Nurses Day. To all the nurses in our PCN and beyond - thank you for your care, kindness and dedication every day. 🙏

While we love our GPs, the truth is that Nurses are the heart of the team. From managing chronic conditions to providing complex clinical care and empathetic support, our nurses often play the most significant role in a patient's day-to-day recovery and long-term health.

Join us in saying a massive thank you to the incredible nurses across our globe ✨

05/05/2026

☎️ Digital phone switchover – what you need to know

The UK’s phone network is changing, with analogue landlines moving to digital by 2027. This may affect phones, alarms and telecare devices. Find out what the change could mean for you or someone you support, and how to prepare.
Read more:
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https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/w/are-you-ready-for-the-digital-switchover

03/05/2026

It's great to see Healthwatch Dorset shining a light on !

This programme was designed specifically for our East Dorset community to help everyone find the local services, support, and activities they need to stay active and connected.

While our Social Prescribers use it every day to help patients, you don't need a referral to use it. You can take the lead in your own wellbeing journey right now by exploring the resources yourself!

Check it out here: www.communityswitch.org 💻✨

To help improve the patient experience, our Engagement Officer, Lucy met with Jayne Walton who manages Community Switch. This is a programme of self-help and signposting services reviewed by both social prescribers and the local Patient Participation Group.

https://www.healthwatchdorset.co.uk/blog/2025-04-28/supporting-wellbeing-improving-communitys-health-switch

29/04/2026

A reminder to our patients that the Practice will be closed on the following bank holidays:
🔹Monday 4th May (Early May Bank Holiday)
🔹Monday 25th May (Spring Bank Holiday)
We will reopen as normal on the Tuesday following each holiday.
Visit our website to find out what to do when we are closed:
https://www.verwoodsurgery.co.uk/opening-hours

May Day Bank Holiday Closure
Heads up, everyone! Just a quick reminder that all GP surgeries within our network will be closed on Monday, 4th May, and will reopen as usual on Tuesday, 5th May.

💊 Need medical help while your Practice is closed?
If you require medical assistance during the long weekend, please use the following services:

For non-emergencies: Visit 111.nhs.uk or call 111. They can direct you to the best place for care, including out-of-hours appointments.

For minor ailments: Check with your local pharmacy, as many remain open on bank holidays to help with allergies, bites, or minor aches.

For emergencies: If you experience a life-threatening emergency, please call 999 immediately.

📝 A quick tip:
Please make sure to order your repeat prescriptions by ASAP, to ensure you have everything you need before the weekend! The quickest way to do this is online!

Stay safe and enjoy the break! ☀️

26/04/2026

Do you—or someone you know—need a gentle space to talk, listen, and connect? 🤝

Our monthly Bereavement Support Group is back at Verwood House Care Home, facilitated by our wonderful Social Prescribers, Kate and Rachel. This group is all about informal support in a new, relaxed setting.

The Details:

Where: Verwood House Care Home
When: Every 2nd Monday of the month
Time: 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Cost: Free (Refreshments included!)

Whether you want to talk through your journey or simply enjoy some quiet companionship, you will be warmly welcomed.

👉 To book your place: Please call the Verwood House Reception team on 01202 812250.

For additional bereavement resources, please visit the website here:
https://communityswitch.org/bereavement/

Special thanks to Verwood House for their incredible hospitality! 🏠✨

07/04/2026

Blue skies are here, and so is some fantastic news for our community! 🌸
We want to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who came in for their seasonal flu vaccine this winter. By rolling up your sleeves, you’ve played a vital role in keeping Verwood healthy and safe.
We are absolutely thrilled to share that, thanks to your incredible turnout, Verwood Surgery achieved some outstanding rankings across all Dorset practices:
🏆 1st Place for vaccine uptake in the Over 65s
🏆 1st Place for vaccine uptake in 2 & 3-year-olds
🥉3rd Place for our "At Risk" patient groups

It’s a testament to how much our patients value their health and the wellbeing of their neighbours.

📅 What’s Next?
▪ Spring COVID Boosters: For those eligible, clinics start next week! Please ensure you take up this offer to maintain your protection. Check your eligibility here:
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https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/covid-19-vaccine/
▪ Stay Informed: Follow our page and keep an eye on our website for the latest health news and updates.
▪ Winter 2026/27: Details for the next flu vaccination programme will be published in late summer.
In the meantime, enjoy the beautiful Spring weather! Stay healthy, Verwood. ☀️🌷

03/04/2026

🕓 Easter Holiday Weekend Opening Times
ℹ️ from NHS South West Community Pharmacies

🐣 Need medical advice this Easter weekend? Your local pharmacy can help!

While your GP surgery is closed for the bank holiday, your local pharmacy is your first port of call for minor health concerns.

Pharmacists are highly qualified healthcare professionals and experts in medicines. They can offer fast, clinical advice and over-the-counter treatments without needing an appointment.

They can help you and your family with:
✅ Coughs, colds, and sore throats
✅ Tummy trouble (indigestion, diarrhoea)
✅ Aches, pains, and minor injuries
✅ Hay fever and allergies

📍 Find your nearest open pharmacy: If you aren't sure where to go, use the NHS Pharmacy Finder here:
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www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy

Download a summary of the pharmacy opening hours across our local area this weekend here:
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https://www.cranevalleypcn.org/_common/getdocument?id=391173

27/03/2026

🐣 Easter Bank Holiday Opening Hours
Our practice will be closed for the Easter break starting from 6:30 pm on Thursday, 2nd April. We will reopen at 8:30 am on Tuesday, 7th April.
Please ensure you have enough medication to last the long weekend. If you feel unwell while we are closed, please use the following services:
▪️For advice on minor ailments: Visit your local pharmacist. You can find your nearest one here: https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy
▪️For non-urgent medical help: Visit NHS 111 online at https://111.nhs.uk/ or call 111.
▪️For serious or life-threatening emergencies: Call 999 immediately.
Wishing all our patients a healthy and happy Easter break! 🌼

25/03/2026

📢 Important Update for our BP@Home Patients
We are moving our home blood pressure monitoring from the VISO app to a new, improved platform called Luscii. 🩺
This change helps us provide better continuity of care and faster clinical responses to your readings. Please keep an eye on your inbox for an email from Luscii containing your download link and login instructions.
⚠️ Need help? To keep our surgery lines open for patients needing medical appointments, please contact Luscii Support for any technical questions at 0800 358 6050 (Mon-Fri, 9-5).