Verwood Surgery

22/07/2025

Please note, industrial action by resident doctors will take place between Friday 25 July and Wednesday 30 July.

During times of industrial action, our priority is to provide safe care. Please help us by choosing the right services for your needs.

For further key information for patients during industrial action, please click here: https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/news/latest-news-list/182-2025/2265-information-for-patients-during-industrial-action

17/07/2025

Two doses of the MMR vaccine provide the best protection against measles, mumps and rubella. Please contact us if you think you or your child may have missed either of these two doses.

Measles cases are rising in England.

It spreads easily and can cause serious illness, especially in babies, pregnant women and those with weak immune systems.

MMR vaccination is safe and offers lifelong protection.

For more info, visit: http://nhs.uk/MMR

06/07/2025

Join Living Well Taking Control for a free webinar this coming Tuesday to learn about the effects of alcohol and strategies to protect your wellbeing. Details on the post below.

🌟 Take Charge of Your Health! 🌟
Did you know that alcohol can significantly impact your health, especially if you're at risk of Type 2 Diabetes? Join this free webinar and

☑️Discover how alcohol affects blood glucose levels
☑️Understand the connection between alcohol and Type 2 Diabetes
☑️Gain practical tips for a healthier lifestyle
☑️Learn about balanced nutrition, hydration, and staying active
☑️Get strategies for managing stress and improving sleep

Webinar Details:
📅 Date: 9th July 2025 @ 12:00-12:40pm
🔗 Registration Link: https://alcohol-and-diabetes-lwtc.eventbrite.com
Please note: The webinar will be held on Microsoft Teams.

Empower yourself with knowledge and take the first step towards better health! 💪
Please note that the webinar will be held on Microsoft Teams.

01/07/2025

Do something amazing.
Upcoming sessions in Verwood are at the Hub on 2nd or 9th July.

To book a blood donation appointment, go online
https://www.blood.co.uk/who-can-give-blood/getting-an-appointment-to-give-blood/

Or call the helpline at 0300 123 23 23.

Sun, sea, and saving lives ☀️

Summer 2025 is officially here! Consider adding blood donation to your plans this season ❤️

And if you're jetting off for your holidays, please remember to check your eligibility to donate when you return.

28/06/2025

🌞 Planning time outside with the family? Don’t forget sunscreen, sunglasses, and a wide-brimmed hat—especially for little ones.

UV levels are high or very high across the country today and over the weekend. ☀️🧴🕶️

Find out how to protect yourself and those most at risk from UV, in this UK Health Security Agency blog post: https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/06/27/what-you-need-to-know-about-uv-ultraviolet-radiation/

28/06/2025

We are an Armed Forces veteran friendly accredited GP Practice
This means that, as part of the health commitments of the Armed Forces Covenant, at The Verwood Surgery we:
• Have a clinical lead for veteran health - Dr Rathika Thangavel
• Ask patients "Have you served?" to identify veteran patients
• Support veteran patients to access dedicated health services
• Undertake specialist training to meet the health commitment of the Armed Forces Covenant
This is important in helping ex-forces to get the best care and treatment. If you are a veteran patient, please let us know that you have served so that we can make sure that we understand your health needs.
Learn more on our website here>>
https://www.verwoodsurgery.co.uk/armed-forces-veteran-friendly

This UK Armed Forces Day 2025, we're proud to share that all GP Practices in our Network are officially Armed Forces Veteran Friendly Accredited—supporting those who’ve served, every step of the way.

At the end of last year, a survey of nearly 5,000 veterans commissioned by the Royal College of General Practitioners and NHS England earlier this year found that 98% of primary care networks (PCNs) have at least one veteran-friendly accredited practice, and 62% of GP practices are accredited across England. Two-thirds of the respondents said knowing their GP practice is veteran-friendly would make them more likely / much more likely to seek medical help.

Crane Valley PCN is proud that the Barcellos Family Practice, The Cranborne Practice (including Lake Road Surgery), Verwood Surgery and West Moors Village Surgery are Armed Forces veteran-friendly accredited GP Practices.

If you are a veteran patient, please let your surgery know that you have served so that your GP can ensure they understand your health needs.

23/06/2025

Information Update:
The new weight management "Tirzepatide" medication (also called Mounjaro®) is being made available to NHS patients nationally and in Dorset around 1,000 people currently qualify for the medication based on national eligilibity criteria. It won't be available locally until later this year (Autumn), so please don't contact us yet as we are unable to help currently. For information about the programme locally, please visit the NHS Dorset website here>>
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https://nhsdorset.nhs.uk/health/medicines/weight/tirzepatide/

21/06/2025

Your health matters, and we're here to support you every step of the way. 💙 If you're due or overdue for your cervical screening, give us a call—we’ll help you book in at a time that works for you.

Cervical screening (also known as a smear test) helps prevent cervical cancer and could save your life. Still, it’s completely normal to feel unsure or a bit anxious about it—and some people simply aren’t aware of how important it is.

In England, nearly two women lose their lives to cervical cancer every day. That’s why it’s so important to go when you’re invited.

If you’ve missed your last screening or think you might be due, don’t wait—book an appointment with your GP practice today. You've got this.

For more information, visit www.nhs.uk/cervicalscreening

18/06/2025

Here's what you can do to help yourself and others:
✅Look out for those who may struggle to keep themselves cool and hydrated. Older people, those with underlying conditions and those who live alone are particularly at risk.
✅If you live alone, ask a relative or friend to phone to check that you are not having difficulties during periods of extreme heat.
✅Stay cool indoors: Close curtains on rooms that face the sun to keep indoor spaces cooler and remember it may be cooler outdoors than indoors.
✅If going outdoors, use cool spaces considerately.
✅Drink plenty of fluids and avoid excess alcohol.
✅Never leave anyone in a closed, parked vehicle, especially infants, young children or animals.
✅Try to keep out of the sun between 11am to 3pm, when the UV rays are strongest.
✅Walk in the shade, apply sunscreen and wear a wide-brimmed hat, if you have to go out in the heat.
✅Avoid physical exertion in the hottest parts of the day.
✅Make sure you take water with you, if you are travelling.
✅Check the latest weather forecast and temperature warnings.

🌞 A yellow heat health alert is in place across the South West from 12PM on 18 June to 6PM on 22 June.

Hot weather can be tough on some people—especially older adults, young children, and those with long-term health conditions. If that’s you or someone you care for, take it easy, stay cool, and drink plenty of water. And don’t forget to check in on neighbours and loved ones! 💧🧊

17/06/2025

This summer, we are joining with GP Practices across Dorset to remind you that you can help prevent medicines waste and

Last year’s campaign helped save:
✅65,000 fewer prescriptions
✅£450,000 in NHS spend
✅Nearly 300 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions
✅Over 1000 hours of healthcare professional time.

Find out what you can do to save millions in waste, free up healthcare professionals' time, protect the environment and NHS resources here>>
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https://nhsdorset.nhs.uk/health/medicines/waste/

11/06/2025

You wouldn’t skip a service on your car - so why skip one on your body? This Men’s Health Week, take care of your engine.
🔧 Book that check-up, take that test and keep yourself running smoothly.
LiveWell coach Sam talks about some key actions men can take to support their physical and mental health:
https://www.livewelldorset.co.uk/articles/better-health-for-men/

08/06/2025

Feeling lonely? You’re not alone, and don’t have to face it alone.
Our social prescriber can connect you to local groups, activities and support that can make a real difference. Talk to us about social prescribing today.
https://www.cranevalleypcn.org/social-prescribing