The Atrium Health Centre

22/09/2025

If you needed an organ donation would you have one? & would you give one? There are lots of people in the UK who are waiting on organ donation, but can't have it due to a lack of donors. See;
https://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/ for more details on this important decision and further facts

If you needed an organ transplant would you have one? If so please help those in need of a transplant by opting to donate organs and tissue.

15/09/2025

'Stop the Stereotype' is this years theme to Rheumatoid Arthritis Week to raise awareness about what living with the condition is really like. To find out more visit; https://nras.org.uk/campaigning/ra-awareness-week/

Since the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) was founded in 2001, one of our key aims has been to increase public understanding and awareness of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) as distinct from other forms of arthritis.

09/09/2025

The PCN Health & Wellbeing Clinic and Respiratory Clinics in Poundbury are relocating to a new site this autumn.

The clinics are currently based at 4 Frederick Treves House, St John Way, Poundbury, Dorchester, DT1 2FD, where the last appointments will take place on 18th September 2025.

From 6th October 2025, all appointments will be held at The Old Cereal Factory, Peverell Avenue East, Poundbury, Dorchester, DT1 3WE.

There will be a short pause in services between 19th September and 5th October to allow the move to be completed and the new site to be fully prepared. Clinics will resume at the new premises from 6th October.

For more information visit - https://mid-dorsetpcn.co.uk/health--wellbeing-clinic '

21/08/2025

Unfortunately there have been a number of pharmacy closures across Dorset recently. due to this NHS Dorset has provided some information on what to do if your local pharmacy is affected:

We are aware that some Dorset pharmacies are temporarily closed. This may affect the way you normally collect or receive your medication. We understand these closures may be causing you some concern, and we are working with the affected pharmacies to restore normal services. In the meantime, we’ve...

07/08/2025

This August is Hair Loss Awareness month. If you are worried that you are losing too much hair please contact the surgery via eConsult to speak to one of our clinicians.
If you are affected by alopecia you can get additional support via Alopecia UK;

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04/08/2025

This week is World Breast Feeding week. If you are a new Mum who is struggling to breastfeed this website has lots of helpful information. You can also speak to your Health Visitor who will be pleased to help you.
https://worldbreastfeedingweek.org/

World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) is a global network of individuals and organisations dedicated to the protection, promotion and support of breastfeeding worldwide.