The Cranborne Practice

22/12/2025

🚐 LiveWell Dorset Van health drive - 11th December 2025
We were delighted to welcome the LiveWell Dorset van to Lake Road Surgery recently! It was a busy and productive session, with many patients stopping by for blood pressure checks and expert health advice. ✨

It was heartening to see our community taking proactive steps toward wellness. 💖 While many were surprised to find their blood pressure readings were slightly higher than expected 📈, our Practice team was on hand to book follow-up appointments with our GPs. 📝

Beyond the blood pressure cuffs, the LiveWell Dorset team brought a wealth of sunshine and support! ☀️ From heart-healthy lifestyle tips 🥗🏃‍♂️ to smoking cessation guidance 🚭, they offered valuable tools to help our patients thrive.

A huge thank you to the LiveWell Dorset team and to everyone who stopped by. It’s never too late to take a positive step toward a healthier you! 💪🌟

Learn more on our website here>>
https://www.thecranbornepractice.co.uk/community-health-events

21/12/2025

🎄💊 Local festive pharmacy opening hours 💊🎄

19/12/2025

Don't let the flu ruin your holidays! ❄️ We have vaccines in stock and ready for eligible patients. Contact the surgery today to get your jab before the festive season gets into full swing.

Call 01202 822825 or 01725 517272
Or use this link to book an appointment online:
👇
https://systmonline.tpp-uk.com/2/OnlineConsultation?OrgId=J81058

18/12/2025

# # Christmas isn't easy for everyone.
If you find yourself struggling over the festive period, you are not alone. When we are closed, these organisations are here to listen and support you.

# # Christmas isn't easy for everyone.
If you find yourself struggling over the festive period, you are not alone. While your GP surgery is closed, these organisations are here to listen and support you.

Available on Christmas & Boxing Day

🟢Open 24 Hours
Alcoholics Anonymous: Phone 0800 917 7650
https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/

ChildLine: Phone 0800 1111
https://www.childline.org.uk/Pages/Home.aspx

Combat Stress: Phone 0800 138 1619 Text 07537 173 683
https://combatstress.org.uk/

Connection 24/7 Phoneline for Dorset: 0800 652 0190

Papyrus (su***de prevention): 0800 068 4141
http://www.papyrus-uk.org/

Refuge (National Domestic Abuse Helpline): Phone 0808 200 0247
https://refuge.org.uk/

Samaritans: Phone 116 123
https://www.samaritans.org/

SHOUT: Text 85258
https://giveusashout.org/get-help/

🟡 Open (Specific Hours)
Beat (eating disorders): Phone 0808 801 0677 (3 pm to 8 pm)
https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/

CALM (su***de prevention): Phone 0800 585858 (5 pm to Midnight)
https://www.thecalmzone.net/

Mind (National): Phone 0300 123 1234 (9 am to 6 pm)
https://www.mind.org.uk/

Switchboard LGBT: Phone 0800 011 9100 (10 am to 10 pm)
https://switchboard.lgbt/

The Mix (young people): Phone 0808 808 4994 – (11 am to 11 pm)
https://www.themix.org.uk/

For support organisations at Christmas and throughout the year, visit www.communityswitch.org

17/12/2025

🎄✨ Holiday Opening Hours Update ✨🎄

As we head into the festive season, please be aware that our GP surgeries will be closed on the following days:

🎅Thursday 25th December
🎁 Friday 26th December
⛄️Thursday 1st January

If you’re feeling unwell on days we’re closed, please visit our Opening Hours page for guidance on the support available to you.
https://www.thecranbornepractice.co.uk/opening-hours

Wishing all our patients a warm, safe, and happy holiday season ❤️💚

14/12/2025

🎄 Festive Reminder 🎄

Please order repeat prescriptions early to avoid delays over the Christmas & New Year bank holidays. 💊
GP practices and pharmacies will have reduced opening days.

Thank you for planning ahead and staying well ✨

The quickest way is to order online>>
https://www.thecranbornepractice.co.uk/prescriptions

Christmas is right around the corner 🎄

Remember to order prescriptions early to avoid delays in getting your medicines over the bank holidays.

Order online through the NHS App or your GP surgery website.

13/12/2025

❗Patient alert❗
Flu cases are rising but it's not too late to protect yourself ahead of the holidays if you haven't had your jab. We have replenished our stocks of flu vaccine, so if you are 65+, pregnant or aged 18 to 64 in a clinical risk group, please contact us to book an appointment.

For booking made easy, use SystmConnect >>
👇
https://systmonline.tpp-uk.com/2/OnlineConsultation?OrgId=J81058

12/12/2025

All we ask is "Wear a Mask" and help keep your community safe this winter.
😷♥️

😷Face mask-wearing continues in some areas of our hospital due to the high number of flu and other respiratory illness cases.

This is a temporary, risk-based precaution to protect vulnerable patients and reduces transmission to our staff and other service areas.

Face masks are strongly recommended (when clinically safe to do so) in the hospital assessment areas, including our Emergency Department (ED); Acute Medical Unit (AMU); Acute Frailty Unit (AFU); Children’s Emergency and assessment areas (DAU); Surgical Assessment Unit (SAU); and Maternity Assessment Area.

👐🏻Please also remember that regular hand washing or using hand sanitiser also helps prevent the spread of viruses. If you’re visiting a loved one in hospital and feeling unwell with flu or respiratory symptoms, please stay home and postpone your visit.

We appreciate your support and cooperation, and helping maintain a safe environment for everyone who uses our services.

For more information about ‘Staying Well this Winter’ visit our website: https://www.salisbury.nhs.uk/stay-well-this-winter/

11/12/2025

Still need to get protected? We’ve got you covered! 🛡️ We have plenty of stock available right now for eligible patients. Don't wait—contact us today!

Flu cases are rising and it's not too late to protect yourself ahead of the holidays. Eligible people should contact their GP to book an appointment or visit www.staywelldorset.nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu/.

You can also book via the NHS App or call 119.

11/12/2025

Today it was wonderful to join our Patient Participation Group (PPG) for our first face-to-face meeting since the COVID pandemic! While most of our members prefer to join via video call — and we’ll continue to offer this — it was fantastic to see so many in person again.

A big thank you to Verwood House Care Home for kindly hosting us in one of their beautiful lounges.

Our super Care Coordinator, Jayne Walton, joined via video link to share the fantastic work happening through the programme, and PPG member Andy talked about how the group has been instrumental in its success.

If you’re a registered patient and would like to join our PPG and shape our services, support the practice, and ensure we continue providing the best possible care, you can find out how to join the PPG here:
👇
https://www.thecranbornepractice.co.uk/patient-participation-group

11/12/2025

📣 LiveWell Dorset is here at our Lake Road surgery today
Thursday 11th December 2025 📆

The LiveWell Dorset mobile van will be parked next to the bungalow beside Lake Road Surgery from 11am to 3pm today.

This is a drop-in event – no appointment needed!
Pop along for:
🩺 Free blood pressure checks
💬 Friendly lifestyle advice
🚭 Free v**e kits for anyone looking to stop smoking

Everyone is welcome — we hope to see you there! 🌟

🩺 When was the last time you checked your Blood Pressure?

If you can’t remember, or if it’s been a while, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We are currently updating our patient records and want to make sure you are healthy and happy.

This Thursday, 11th December, the LiveWell Dorset mobile van will be parking up right on our doorstep. It is much easier than booking a GP appointment—you can turn up!

📍 Where: Next to the bungalow beside our Lake Road Surgery 📅 When: Thursday, 11th December 2025 ⏰ Time: 11 am to 3 pm

Pop along for: 🩺 Free Blood Pressure Checks: Quick, easy, and vital for your health. 💬 Friendly Lifestyle Advice: Chat with the experts about staying well. 🚭 Free V**e Kits: Available for anyone looking to stop smoking.

No appointment needed! This is a drop-in event, so feel free to swing by on your lunch break or while you're out and about.