The Atrium Health Centre

03/12/2025

The festive season can be fun, but it can also be overwhelming. It’s okay to feel a mix of emotions, and it’s important to make time for yourself.
Set boundaries: It’s okay to say no.
- Take breaks: Rest is just as important as celebration.
- Talk: Speak to someone if you feel lonely or stressed.
- Be kind to yourself: You’re doing your best.

However you plan to spend the Christmas period, put your wellbeing on your own to-do list!
https://www.mind.org.uk/information...nd-mental-health/christmas-and-mental-health/

Andy’s Man Club is a safe space for men to come together and talk. It can be intimidating to attend a group for the first time, especially if you’re feeling low, but knowing how welcoming the group can be will help you feel more comfortable about attending. Discover more here:
https://www.facebook.com/andysmancl...n-andysmanclub-mensmentalhea/959917289509989/

19/11/2025

Did you know that today is International Men's day? It celebrates the positive value men bring to the world, their families and communities. It is also to highlight positive role models and raise awareness of men’s well-being
So here's to all the men in our lives 😀💖

International Mens Day, Nov 19 – a global event celebrating men and boys, positive role models, and men’s health and wellbeing.

17/11/2025

The Dorset Women’s Health Survey is live until Tuesday, 25 November 2025!
If you’re a woman or girl living in Dorset, share your views and experiences of healthcare by taking part in the survey today.
Click here to take part: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DorsetWomensHealthSurvey2025
All responses are confidential.

12/11/2025

If you didn't already know; it's Movember! Any of our patients growing a moustache for this event. Its a great way to get men talking about mental health issues. If you would like further info visit;

Unite to take on mental health, su***de, prostate cancer and testicular cancer.

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;

Charity

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.

07/07/2025

It's Alcohol Awareness week and this years theme is looking at the links between alcohol and work and how you can make change for yourself and others. Watch the video below or visit

Around 10 million of us are regularly drinking alcohol in ways that can harm our health and wellbeing. From headaches, hangovers and sleepless nights to lowe...

03/07/2025

Today is National Bereaved Parents day. this was set up in 2020 to show parents who have lost a child that they are not alone.
If you need support in this area please speak to one of our clinicians or our social prescriber who will do their best to help you. Alternatively visit;

National Bereaved Parents Day was set up in 2020 after we realised there wasn’t a specific day that honoured bereaved parents from all walks of life. We wanted to bring together anyone affected by the loss of a child to show them that they are not alone.