The Quarter Jack Surgery

22/05/2026

21/05/2026

Please can patients be aware that from now on when the surgery sends you a text message, you may receive something that look like this:

Dear Patient,
You have received a message from The Quarter Jack Surgery. Please click the link below to view this.
Thank you
Use this link to view: https://systmonline.tpp-uk.com/2/Link?id=######XX_XX_XX_4 (this is an example link)

This will be used to replace text messages that are sent in mutiple parts, making it easier and more straightforward for you to understand the messages we send you.
When you click on the link, you will be asked to enter an access code, which will be at the bottom of the text message and your date of birth.
We just wanted to make patient aware these are genuine message from us.

18/05/2026

Could you have high blood pressure? You may be able to get this checked for free at a pharmacy.

High blood pressure can cause serious conditions such as stroke and heart disease.

Find your nearest pharmacy who can check your blood pressure: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/pharmacies/find-a-pharmacy-that-offers-free-blood-pressure-checks/

15/05/2026

With the Bank Holiday coming up soon , we just wanted to remind patients we will be closed on:

Monday 25th May 2026

The surgery will reopen on Tuesday 26th May 2026 at 8.30am.
Should you require medical assistance when we are closed, please contact 111 and they will be able to triage your medical problem and assist you.
In the event of a life threatening medical emergency, please dial 999.

Please do not forget to submit your prescription requests to ensure you have enough medication over this long weekend.

01/05/2026

Are you planning on exploring the over the upcoming weekend? 🗺️

Whether it’s a road trip or a weekend adventure, remember to pack smart and plan well.

Know your nearest healthcare options and where to seek help if you need it.

As the weather improves, our roads in the South West get busier. Be considerate when you park, especially if you are going to the beach or parking on country lanes and please make sure you are leaving enough room for emergency service vehicles to pass through. 🚑

28/04/2026

IMPORTANT ROAD CLOSURE - unfortunately it appears the road directly outside The Quarter Jack Surgery has been closed!!
We were given no notice of this but have been told by the workers that it will remain closed all day today (Tuesday) and tomorrow (Wednesday) due to emergency works.
Please plan accordingly to make sure you leave plenty of time to get to your appointment as you will not be able to access our car park due to the one way system.

24/04/2026

With the May Day Bank Holiday approaching, we just wanted to remind patients we will be closed on:
Monday 4th May 2026
The surgery will reopen at 8.30am on Tuesday 5th May 2026 at 8.30am.
Should you require medical assistance when we are closed, please contact 111 and they will be able to triage your medical problem and assisit you.
In the event of a life threatening medical emergency, please dial 999.

24/04/2026

Patients may have seen a post regarding our broken window and we'd like to thank all that were involved in the incident last night. We are investigating this thoroughly to make sure everything is safe for our patients and staff whilst repairs take place.
No clinical areas have been affected internally so we (and the Quarter Jack Pharmacy) are open for business as usual.

23/04/2026

It's important to know the symptoms of meningitis. If you think you or someone you look after could have meningitis or sepsis, call 999 or go to A&E immediately.
Symptoms can appear in any order and not everyone gets them all.
More info: https://staywelldorset.nhs.uk/meningitis

21/04/2026

We've now gone live with implementing our new approach to managing annual reviews, medication monitoring, medication reviews and blood test results and wanted to let you know about the benefits that this will bring to you... our patients!

In the first few weeks this may result in patients receiving more than one text message/appt invitation whilst we phase out the old process and replace it with the new one. However, we expect this to be relatively short term, affecting maybe the first 6-8 weeks. Thanks for your patience during this transitional phase.

Please click the link below to view full communications related to the changes.

Changes to the Annual/Medication Review ProcessPlease click the link below to view the communications related to the upcoming changes for patients Annual/Medication Review Process.Please note, clicking this link will download a new document containing this information.