Cross Road Surgery

22/10/2025

💬 Dear Patients, Thank you for getting in touch.

We’d like to clarify that this is a proposed merger between Cross Road Surgery and Royal Manor Health Care — the practices have not yet merged. This is the first time we are informing patients, which is why we are arranging a meeting to share more details and answer any questions.

Over the next week, we’ll be sending a text message (with a link to more information on our website) to patients with a registered mobile number. Those without a mobile number will receive a letter by post.

The aim of this proposed merger is to strengthen our services and make us more resilient for the future. By working more closely together, we’ll be able to share resources and support each other with administrative tasks, helping us continue to provide the high-quality care you expect.

Please be assured that:

💙 Both practices will keep their own names and teams — you’ll still see the same doctors, nurses, and staff you know.

📍 There will be no change to your usual surgery location or how you book appointments, unless we can offer you a sooner appointment at another site.

🤝 Our goal is to improve how we work behind the scenes to ensure we can continue meeting our patients’ needs effectively.

21/10/2025

We would like to invite you to attend a meeting to discuss the proposed merger between Cross Road Surgery and Royal Manor Healthcare

📅 Meeting Details:
Date: Wednesday, 19th November
Time: 18:00 – 19:00
Location: Sailing Academy, Spinnaker Room

The purpose of this meeting is to share information about the proposed merger, answer any questions you may have, and gather your feedback. This will be an opportunity for patients from both surgeries to hear directly from the teams involved and to have your voices heard.

We encourage all patients to attend and take part in this important conversation about the future of our local healthcare services.

21/10/2025

📢 Calling all men aged 40–80!

🧪 Free PSA Blood Test Event – Dorchester

🗓 Date: Saturday 22nd November
⏰ Time: 10am – 2pm
📍 Location: Dorchester
🔒 Appointment only – book in advance!

The Graham Fulford Charitable Trust and New-Man Prostate Cancer Support group are holding a free blood test event for men to help check their prostate health.

👉 To book your test or learn more, visit:
🔗 https://www.mypsatests.org.uk/events/ and search for ‘Dorchester’
📞 Or call: 01926 419959

Can’t make this date?
No problem – regular events are happening across the region. Check the website for details.

We help to run events and provide home testing kits that enable men to have a simple blood test that may indicate whether or not they have a possible problem with their prostate and should take further action via their GP.

20/10/2025

As we start to enter the colder, darker months, it’s important to ensure that all eligible people are fully vaccinated to help keep people well and reduce the pressure on NHS services this winter. ❄️💉

There’s lots of information on the Staywell Dorset website about where and how to get vaccinated:
👉 https://staywelldorset.nhs.uk/vaccinations/

They have information about vaccines for:
• Flu
• COVID
• Pneumonia
• RSV (respiratory syncytial virus)
• Meningitis and sepsis
• Shingles
• MMR (measles, mumps and rubella)
• Whooping cough
• HPV (human papillomavirus)

Let’s help keep our communities healthy this winter. 💙

Vaccinations are important for keeping people healthy and preventing diseases in our community. Vaccinations need to be given on time for the best protection. Find out more about all vaccinations on this webpage. Winter 2025/26 vaccinations How to get your flu or

17/10/2025

💜 What are the signs and symptoms of breast cancer? (NHS)

✅ A change in the size, outline or shape of your breast
✅ Changes in your skin such as puckering, dimpling, colour or a rash
✅ A new lump, thickening or bumpy area in one breast or armpit
✅ Swelling in your armpit, collarbone or breasts
✅ A discharge of fluid from either of your ni***es
✅ Any change in ni**le position (pulled in or pointing differently)
✅ An eczema-like rash, crusting, scaly, itching or redness on or around the ni**le that can cause discomfort

👩‍⚕️ See a GP if you notice any changes

14/10/2025

📢 Dear Patients,

You do not need to log in to submit an online request form.

✅ Simply click on any of the ‘Medical’ or ‘Admin’ request options to open the relevant questionnaire.

We've noticed some confusion, with patients trying to log in via SystmOnline or NHS Online when submitting a form.

👉 Please note: Logging in is not required to submit an online request. Just head to our Contact Us Online page via SystmConnect, and follow the prompts.

https://www.crossroadsurgery.co.uk/contact-us-online

Thank you!

09/10/2025

🩺 Take Control Of Your Health: Cholesterol and Type 2 Diabetes Prevention

Join Living Well Taking Control for a free webinar to learn how taking control of your cholesterol levels can help reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes — plus explore other practical ways to protect your wellbeing.

🔍 Find Out About:
✅ The connection between cholesterol and blood glucose
✅ Practical tips to achieve healthy cholesterol levels
✅ How to achieve balanced nutrition & hydration
✅ Ways to add movement into your daily routine
✅ Tips to manage stress
✅ Strategies to improve sleep

📅 Date: 22 October 2025
🕛 Time: 12:00–12:40 pm

🔗 Register now: https://cholesterol-month-and-diabetes-prevention-lwtc.eventbrite.com

08/10/2025

FUN, FREE COOKING CLASSES
🕚 11:00 - 13:00

LEARN HOW TO COOK HEALTHY MEALS FROM SCRATCH

📅 17th Oct - 21st Nov

🟩 FOR ADULT BEGINNERS & IMPROVERS

To book:
📞 Phone: 01305 234090
📧 Email: w&p.pcn@dorsetgp.nhs.uk

📍 Location: Salvation Army Hall, Westham Road, DT4 8NS

06/10/2025

📢 We’re Hiring: Part-Time Receptionists (2 Positions Available!)

We’re expanding our reception team at Cross Road Surgery and have two part-time positions available — each for 20 hours per week.

We’re looking for friendly, reliable, and organised individuals to join our front-of-house team and help us provide excellent service to our patients and staff.

📍 Location: Cross Road Surgery
🕒 Hours: 20 hours per week (per role)
📅 Closing Date: 30th October
📧 To apply: Send your CV to Sue Wilkins at sue.wilkins@dorsetgp.nhs.uk

25/09/2025

Please be patient with us this morning.
We are having IT issues. Please only get in touch if you have an urgent issue. We will keep you updated.

11/09/2025

11/09/2025

CHECKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE AT HOME

❤️ Do your reading before eating, taking medication or vigorous exercise. Don’t drink caffeine or smoke for 30 minutes before your reading.

❤️ It is important that you only use upper arm, validated machines (further information below). Finger and / or wrist BP devices are not recommended.

❤️ Don’t measure your BP if you don’t feel comfortable or you are stressed or in pain. Sit quietly for 5 minutes before taking your reading.

❤️ Use a cuff that fits the top half of your arm properly. Sit in a relaxed position with the cuff at the heart level.

❤️ Sit with both feet flat on the ground, with the top half of your arm bare and your back and arm supported.

❤️ Take your measurements for a minimum of 4 days in a row at around the same time in the morning and evening. Each time you measure your BP, take two measurements, 1 minute apart.