The Cranborne Practice

25/10/2025

Care Coordinators like Jayne are invaluable members of our team who get the care you need.

This remember that digital care coordinators are here to help you access the right care, at the right time, from the comfort of your home.

Whether it's helping you to find local wellbeing support or exploring simple online tools that could help manage your health, our Digital Care Co-ordinator, Crane Valley Primary Care Network, Jayne can assist.

More info:
👉 https://staywelldorset.nhs.uk/digital/

24/10/2025

🫡Calling all Veterans and Serving Personnel in Verwood!🇬🇧
We're spreading the word about a local group just for you!

The Verwood Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club meets on the first Saturday of every month (9–11am) at The Swans, Pennine Way, Verwood, and the next meeting is Saturday November 1st.

It’s a friendly, informal meet-up run by veterans, for veterans — a chance to share stories, enjoy a good breakfast, and connect with others who understand military life. 🤝

Everyone who’s served in the Armed Forces is welcome — Army, Navy, RAF, or Marines.

Find out more at 👉 https://afvbc.com/club/verwood-armed-forces-veterans-breakfast-club

18/10/2025

It's World Menopause Day 2025! This year's theme, Lifestyle Medicine, reminds us that focusing on healthy habits can significantly support our well-being through menopause and beyond. Community SWITCH offers many support resources, such as LiveWell Dorset, who can discuss your options and help you to achieve your lifestyle goals.

This World Menopause Day, we'd like to highlight the supportive resources available through our programme. Menopause pause is a natural part of ageing, typically occurring between 45 and 55, as oestrogen levels decrease.

If menopausal symptoms are impacting your daily life, remember that you’re not alone, and there is support available to help you feel your best.
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https://communityswitch.org/what-support-is-there-for-womens-health-and-wellbieng-during-menopause/

12/10/2025

Regular breast screening can find breast cancer before you notice any signs or symptoms. If you have been invited for breast screening but missed or did not book your appointment, please contact the Dorset Breast Screening Unit on 01202 665511 or email dbsu@uhd.nhs.uk.

11/10/2025

Living Well Taking Control is hosting a free webinar on Cholesterol and Type 2 Diabetes Prevention on Wednesday, 22nd October 2025, from 12:00 to 12:40 pm.

This session is designed for patients who are at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes or have been diagnosed with prediabetes but have not yet accessed the NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme (NDPP). We are particularly keen to engage patients from deprived areas, ethnic minority backgrounds, younger demographics, and those with a history of gestational diabetes, as these groups are at higher risk.

Why is this important?

Early intervention can significantly reduce the likelihood of Type 2 diabetes and its complications, improve long-term health outcomes and reduce strain on healthcare services. Through this webinar, attendees will:

✔ Learn more about how managing cholesterol can help reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

✔ Discover the long-term benefits of addressing prediabetes early to prevent progression to type 2 diabetes and other associated health concerns.

✔ More practical tips on lifestyle changes including healthy eating, managing stress, improving sleep and enhancing your environment.

✔ Discover free NHS resources available to support lifestyle changes

Register here :
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cholesterol-month-tickets-1687811663119?aff=oddtdtcreator

11/10/2025

Saturday 11th October.
We're holding another drive through winter vaccination clinic at our Lake Road Surgery this morning. Drivers and pedestrians are asked to take care around the Lake Road and Newtown Road junction, and patients attending are asked to follow the instructions of staff and volunteer traffic marshals. While our drive throughs have been running for some years now, their ongoing success relies on the community's support and understanding of the system. Thank you!

09/10/2025

Flu can be serious for people at higher risk — like children, older adults and those with long-term conditions.

Protect yourself and those around you — the free NHS flu vaccine helps prevent serious illness.

We have appointments available at children's and adult clinics. Call us on 01725 517272 or 01202 822825 to book an appointment to protect you and your family this winter.

04/10/2025

We're running one of our larger drive through clinics at our Lake Road Surgery this morning. Please drive safely and respect the directions from the marshals who are there to protect you and others attending the Centre.

02/10/2025

Feeling a bit unsure about using our online GP services? Don't worry, in Verwood we have fantastic local Digital Champions who are here to help you learn the ropes! Learn more about doing things like ordering prescriptions and booking appointments, all from your phone or computer! Please take a moment to read the post below to learn how to connect with them. 👇

Need a little help getting started with the online options available at your GP practice? Good news: Free digital support is available right now at your local library! 📚 It's a great time to explore how you can make managing your healthcare easier by speaking with your local digital champion to get guidance on accessing and using the online tools offered by The Cranborne Practice and Verwood Surgery.

Make the most of the digital shift—pop into Verwood Library to speak with a digital champion or book an appointment by calling 01202 822972 today.

30/09/2025

October 1st - Our drive through vaccination clinics start again at Lake Road Surgery this week, and are being held on mid-week mornings as well as weekends. Please take care when entering and leaving the site. Don't forget - you can visit our website to view drive through plans for both weekday and weekend clinics.

https://www.thecranbornepractice.co.uk/winter-vaccinations

30/09/2025

🔶 Attention members of the Armed Forces community 🔶
An opportunity to meet those who can offer guidance and support, but also a chance to come together with others who share similar experiences.
📅 Thursday 2 October 2025
🕙 10am – 4pm
📍 The Tank Museum, Linsay Road, Bovington, Wareham, BH20 6JG
🎟 Free entry – everyone welcome!
Find out more in the post below:
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💙 Free Wellbeing Event for the Armed Forces Community 💙

We’ve just heard about a fantastic event coming up this week and wanted to share it with you.

On Track is a free wellbeing event at the iconic Tank Museum, Bovington – recognising the unique experiences and challenges faced by the Armed Forces community.

With over 35 organisations and support groups in attendance, it’s a chance to connect, seek advice, and celebrate the strength of the community.

👉 Open to all members of the Armed Forces community – including serving personnel, reserves, veterans, service families, service leavers, and the bereaved.

📅 Thursday 2 October 2025
🕙 10am – 4pm
📍 The Tank Museum, Linsay Road, Bovington, Wareham, BH20 6JG
🎟 Free entry – everyone welcome!

Find out more and register here:
🔗 https://tankmuseum.org/events/on-track/