The Cranborne Practice

05/02/2026

The winter months can often feel a bit gloomy, so it's important to make sure we look after our mental health too. 💚

This , why not try a few simple, positive steps to help you feel your best:

🌳 Get outside – Even a short walk in natural daylight can lift your mood and boost energy.

🚶‍➡️ Move your body and eat well – Gentle movement and nourishing food can help you feel more balanced.

🫂 Connect with others – A chat with a friend, colleague or loved one can really make a difference.

🪟 Brighten your space – Keep your environment light, bright and airy - open the curtains, add a lamp or bring in some light where you can.

Let’s talk, connect, and this winter.

Remember, if you need support, help is available:
🤳 Call NHS 111 (Option 2) for urgent mental health support or visit nhs.111.uk
👩‍⚕️ Speak to your GP for assessment and support
📞 Call Samaritans on 116 123 for free, 24/7 listening support
📱 Text 'SHOUT' to 85258 to contact the Shout Crisis Text Line

05/02/2026

❤️February is Heart Month❤️

Regular movement helps keep your heart strong & healthy by:

✔Strengthening the heart muscle
✔Improving circulation
✔Lowering blood pressure

And the good news? You don’t need to do it all at once.

Every Move Matters

03/02/2026

💙 Want to make a difference in your community? 💙

We’re excited to announce the relaunch of the Legs Heal Together Club 🎉 — and we’re looking for friendly volunteers to help us get off the ground!

🌟 What is it?
It’s not just a clinic — it’s a social hub. We’re taking healthcare out of the surgery and into the community. By offering a space for a brew ☕ and a catch-up 💬 while members receive care, we’re tackling social isolation and helping people feel like themselves again.

🙌 No medical experience? Perfect!
We’ve got the clinical side covered. We’re looking for Volunteer Social Champions to help with:

✅ The Meet & Greet – being the first friendly face people see 😊
✅ The Tea & Biscuit Brigade – keeping the kettle on and the treats flowing ☕🍪
✅ The Conversation Starters – sitting down for a chat and making everyone feel welcome 💬❤️
Download a view a copy of the volunteer role description here:
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https://www.thecranbornepractice.co.uk/our-leg-club
If you can spare a couple of hours a week, have a heart for the community (and a talent for making a great cuppa), we’d love to hear from you!

📧 Get in touch with Jayne Walton:
Email: jayne.walton@dorsetgp.nhs.uk

📞 Phone: 01202 117370

02/02/2026

We are very excited to be running a learning disability open day at our unit. Please share our event poster with anyone you think may benefit from attending.

01/02/2026

💪🩸Roll Up Your Sleeves, East Dorset! Your Donation Matters.
Our GP practices are supporting the NHS Blood and Transplant Service to help fill vital NHS Blood Donation slots in our community! Giving blood takes only an hour, but it can save up to 3 lives.

They've advised us of the following upcoming sessions:
🗓️ Upcoming Dates:
Verwood (The Hub)
• Next Session: Wednesday, 4th February
• Followed by: 11th March, 18th March, 8th April, 20th May, and 10th June.
Ferndown (The Barrington)
• 19th February
• 3rd March
• 7th April
🕒 How to Book Sessions run throughout the afternoon and evening (check the image for specific times).

👉 Book your slot now: blood.co.uk 📱 Download: The NHS Give Blood app 📞 Call: 0300 123 23 23

29/01/2026

27/01/2026

Andy Saunders from our Patient Participation Group joins local Social Prescriber, Kate to talk about patient involvement in our programme tomorrow, Wednesday 28th January at 7pm.

Listen in or catch up on podcasts:
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https://dorsetcoastradio.co.uk/podcasts

🎙️ On the radio this Wednesday!
Members of the Crane Valley PCN community will be joining Dorset Coast Radio’s Community Connect this Wednesday, 28th January at 7pm.
Our Social Prescriber, Kate Carroll, will be speaking alongside Andy Saunders, a patient and Patient Participation Group (PPG) member, about — a neighbourhood-focused health and wellbeing programme co-developed with PPG members to help ensure it meets the needs of people who are most vulnerable or socially isolated 🌱
Tune in and listen! 📻

https://www.dorsetcoastradio.co.uk/schedule

22/01/2026

This week is . Cervical screening is a free health test on the NHS which checks for high risk HPV, which is the cause of nearly all cervical cancers. If you're nervous about attending your screening, we're here for you.
Find out more:
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https://www.thecranbornepractice.co.uk/cervical-screening-information-for-patients

21/01/2026

We ask our patients in Cranborne and surrounding areas who use Salisbury District Hospital to remember that A&E is strictly for serious or life-threatening emergencies only (e.g., severe chest pain, suspected stroke, significant bleeding, or major injury).

Please call NHS 111 or use the 111 online service. For urgent but non-life-threatening conditions, the 111 team can provide advice, manage conditions remotely, and book appointments at appropriate urgent care centres.

Thank you for your understanding.

21/01/2026

From October to March we can’t make enough vitamin D from sunlight, so to keep bones and muscles healthy, you may want to consider taking a daily 10 microgram supplement of vitamin D. You can get vitamin D from most pharmacies and retailers.

See the Vitamin D Patient Information Web page curated by our Clinical Pharmacy team for more:
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https://www.cranevalleypcn.org/vitamin-d---patient-information

19/01/2026

Today, and all week, we are supporting the Warm Welcome Campaign to celebrate the importance of warmth, connection, and community for our wellbeing.🩷💜♥️🧡

It’s a chance for us to highlight the diary of support - full of local activities where you can meet new people, learn something new, or simply enjoy a warm and welcoming space in our area, including spaces at Dorset Libraries in Ferndown, Verwood and West Moors and The Centre Ferndown.
👉 Find your next connection here: https://communityswitch.org/events/

(Cats not included 😉)

16/01/2026

At The Cranborne Practice, we know that health happens outside the GP surgery just as much as inside it.

So, we’re big fans of the work Nurturing our Community CIC is doing locally. You don't need to be a gardening expert to get involved—you just need a kind heart and a little time. ​Volunteering with NOC is a fantastic way to:
✅ ​Stay active in the fresh air.
​✅ Meet new people and build friendships.
✅ ​Learn skills that boost your confidence.

​Take a look at their post below to see how you can get involved! 👇

Volunteer with Nurture Our Community (NOC) 🌱
Do you have a little time, a caring nature, or a love for the outdoors?
We’re looking for volunteers to help us grow wellbeing, connection, and community.
🌿 Volunteer opportunities include:
• Community gardening & growing
• Supporting therapeutic horticulture sessions
• Helping with environmental & wildlife projects
• NOC Rangers – visiting and supporting isolated people through gardening
• General help at Robin’s Nest
You don’t need to be an expert — just willing, reliable, and kind.
Training, guidance, and support are provided.
Volunteering with NOC is about: 🌱 giving back
🌱 learning new skills
🌱 meeting like-minded people
🌱 making a real difference locally
If you’d like to get involved or simply find out more, please message us or email hello@Nurturingourcommunity.com
Together, we grow more than food. 💚