Milton Abbas Surgery

13/02/2026

Changes are being made to Access Wellbeing drop-in spaces in Dorchester and surrounding areas, to increase support and ensure they continue to meet local needs in the best way.

The Access Wellbeing drop-ins at The Den and Dorchester Library have now closed, replaced with a new drop-in that will run three days a week at the Dorchester Community Front Room. The drop-in at Dorset County Hospital will also continue on a weekly basis.

💚 Dorchester Community Front Room, High East Street – Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10am-1pm
💚 The Hive, Dorset County Hospital – Fridays, 10am-2pm
💚 Puddletown Surgery - second Monday of each month 10am-1pm
💚 Crossways Surgery - last Thursday of each month 10am-1pm – *OPENING* Thursday 26th February 2026

Please visit theirwebsite for full details: www.dorsetaccesswellbeing.co.uk

13/02/2026

Our Line Dancing Group run by our Wellbeing Team is always open to newcomers. Why not join them and have a go?

The group takes place at the Winterborne Whitechurch Village Hall on Mondays 2.30pm - 3.30pm.

Free entry but donations welcome to cover costs. No need to book, just turn up on the day. Mike and Jean would love to see you!

For more information please see our surgery website https://www.masurgery.co.uk/wellbeing-team/

12/02/2026

Don’t be a heater hog!

If you’re spending winter glued to the radiator just to stay warm, there might be a better way to heat your whole home for less.

Try the free Homewise tool to discover what improvements could make your home easier and cheaper to heat.

Give it a go today, visit www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/dorset-homewise

12/02/2026

We would like to warmly invite all unpaid carers and anyone else who would like a cuppa and some company to our next Surgery Coffee Morning on Tuesday 17th February 2026 at the Winterborne Whitechurch Village Hall 10.30am to 12.00pm.

Our Mid Dorset Primary Care Network Occupational Therapy Team will be there to give a short talk about home adaptations, such as making access easier or improving bathrooms. Our Surgery Health Champions will be there to chat about the local groups they run, and our Social Prescribing Team will be available to answer questions about local support and activities.

We’re also pleased to welcome representatives from Help & Care and Dorset Adult Care. Feel free to pop in and say hello, even if you can’t stay for long.

Tea, coffee, and cake will be available. We would love to see you!

11/02/2026

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11/02/2026

Do you fancy trying some new crafting technique? Or just some company and a cuppa whilst you work on your own project?

Join some of the Milton Abbas Surgery Wellbeing Team at their next Craft Group on Wednesday 18th February 2026 at 12.30pm at the Milborne St Andrew Sports Club Pavilion (DT11 0JA).

Craft material, tea, coffee and biscuits will be available at no charge but donations welcome to cover costs. No need to book, just turn up on the day - the more the merrier!

10/02/2026

Life is better when we get together. People with strong relationships are happier, healthier and live longer. Even tiny moments matter - chatting with a neighbour, messaging a friend or smiling at people you see.

The Action for Happiness' Friendly February calendar is full of great ways to build connection and friendship.

Action for Happiness

10/02/2026

Activity helps you mentally and physically feel better and helps to reduce stress and anxiety. Walking is a free and easy way to build more activity into our lives.

Why not make a start and join our Walking Group on a Wednesday? Please see the walking programme for February 2026 below.

If you know of someone who would be interested but doesn't have access to the internet and would like a printout of the programme, please let Reception know.

09/02/2026

In addition to the groups run by our surgery Wellbeing Team, there are many activities and things for you to do in the local community to get you out and about and keep you busy.

Please take a look at the latest edition of our Wellbeing Team Bulletin which highlights just some of the groups, activities, & one off events out there.

Click here to see the February 2026 bulletin 👉 www.masurgery.co.uk/wellbeing-team

09/02/2026

08/02/2026

Looking for something to do this week or some company? Why not join one of our Wellbeing Team Groups?

⭐ Our Beginners Line Dancing group is on Mondays 2.30pm - 3.30pm at the Winterborne Whitechurch Village Hall

⭐️ Walking group is on Wednesday's at 10am - please see our surgery page for the walking schedule for February

⭐️ Our next Crafting group will be on Wednesday 18th February at 12.30pm at the Milborne St Andrew Sports Club Pavilion (DT11 0JA)

Everyone is welcome and no need to book a space, just turn up on the day. Our Wellbeing Team would love to see you!

Information about any of the above groups, please see our Wellbeing Team page on our surgery website: https://www.masurgery.co.uk/wellbeing-team

08/02/2026

Tired of being a blanket bison this winter?

If you’re piling on the layers just to stay warm at home, it might be time to see whether better insulation could make a difference?

Try the free Dorset Homewise tool to find out what improvements could make your home easier and cheaper to heat.

Visit www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/dorset-homewise

Give it a go today and see how you can keep the warmth in, the bills down, and the blankets off.