The Barcellos Family Practice

23/11/2025

The Community SWITCH programme of resources includes information to help patients and carers find reliable transportation to attend medical appointments without the added stress of logistics.

👉 Visit the Community SWITCH transport support page to see what help is available.
https://communityswitch.org/i-need-help-with-transport-to-get-to-my-appointment/

If getting to your healthcare appointment is challenging — especially if mobility or accessibility is a concern — support is available.
We’ve gathered helpful information and services that may assist with transport.
👉 Visit the Community SWITCH transport support page to see what help is available.
https://communityswitch.org/i-need-help-with-transport-to-get-to-my-appointment/

23/11/2025

Stay warm, stay well this winter. Get free & confidential energy advice on energy issues from Citizens Advice in East Dorset & Purbeck, who are attending the on Monday 24th November at Parley Place Care Home - Barchester Healthcare

Our Energy Advisor will be attending Crane Valley PCNs Carers Event at Parley Place Care Home, tomorrow Monday 24th November, 2pm - 3:30pm. Crane Valley Primary Care Network

All carers (and cared for) from the Crane Valley area are welcome.

Our friendly Advisor can offer free & confidential energy advice on numerous energy issues, and order you a free CO monitor.

If you can't make tomorrow, you can contact the Energy Team on 01929 775500

19/11/2025

Carers Rights Day is nearly here!

This year’s theme is “Know your rights, use your rights” so if you’re an unpaid carer in Dorset, there’s more support available than you might realise.

Bridgit is a free, 24/7 online self-help platform designed just for carers. It’s packed with personalised advice, guidance, and local resources to help you manage your caring role and look after your own wellbeing too.

You can even start your carer’s assessment online, in your own time, and get connected to services that can support you.

Why not join more than 23,000 unpaid carers who have already registered to access support.

With Carers Rights Day coming up on Thursday now is the perfect time to explore what’s available.
⬇️
https://bridgit.care/support/dorset?

18/11/2025

📣Calling all carers!📣
There's a local Carers Rights Day event happening tomorrow, where over 30 organisations will be on hand to offer crucial advice and support to carers in our community.

Hosted by Prama, this is a great opportunity to connect with different services!

📅 Wednesday 19th November, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

📍The Allendale Centre, Wimborne BH21 1AS

Don't miss this opportunity to connect and get the support you deserve.

For further details please contact the organisers directly:
📧 Email: carol.davies@prama.uk 📞 Call: 07736 133445

11/11/2025

We recognise that this change may be challenging for some patients. If you have concerns about your diet or managing coeliac disease, please get in touch with the practice.

📢 Changes to gluten-free food on NHS prescriptions
Following national guidance, NHS Dorset has recently requested that our GP practices cease prescribing gluten-free foods. This is because NHS Dorset has one of the highest expenditures on gluten-free products in the country, despite having a relatively small population, and the NHS must ensure that funding is used in ways that benefit as many people as possible.

What does this mean for you?
Gluten-free products are now widely available in supermarkets and online. If you rely on gluten-free foods, you will still be able to purchase them directly, but they will no longer be provided on NHS prescription.

If you need support with managing coeliac disease or your diet, don't hesitate to get in touch with your GP practice.

Thank you for your understanding as we work together to maximise the use of NHS resources for the entire Dorset community. For more information, visit the NHS Dorset website here:
https://nhsdorset.nhs.uk/health/medicines/helpyournhs/gluten/

10/11/2025

ℹ️Important Vaccination information for patientsℹ️
Flu season has arrived early this year — and it’s already hitting hard.
Cases are 3x higher than this time last year, and many people are falling ill sooner than expected. Protect yourself and the people you care about.

For eligible patients who haven’t had their winter vaccinations yet, it’s not too late! We have a COVID-19 and Flu vaccine clinic organised for Monday, 17th November, at our Glenmoor Road surgery.

📞 Contact us on 01202 874302 to book your slot.

Let’s stay healthy this winter, together. 💙🍂

08/11/2025

Cruse Bereavement Support are hosting a free online session to help you understand what energy support is available and how to access it.

When you’re grieving, everyday tasks like managing energy bills can feel overwhelming — but you don’t have to do it alone. 💛

Cruse Bereavement Support are hosting a free online session to help you understand what energy support is available and how to access it.

🗓 Tuesday 25th November
⏰ 6:00 – 7:00pm
💻 Online via Zoom
🎟 Free to attend

Click here to register: https://tinyurl.com/msck56fb

You deserve support. We’re here to help. 💙
https://communityswitch.org/bereavement/

05/11/2025

We’re proud to be a Veteran Friendly Accredited GP practice and to support our veteran community this Remembrance Day.
We recognise that this Remembrance Day may be particularly challenging for many veterans in our community, and we want you to know that we are trained and committed to effectively identifying and supporting your health needs.

As a Veteran Friendly Accredited practice, our team:

☑️recognises the importance of identifying veteran patients within our community
☑️understands the unique health needs that veterans may have
☑️strives to provide veterans with the very best care and support
☑️knows about the specialist veteran healthcare services that exist
☑️undertakes regular training and development to ensure we’re able to deliver the very best care to veterans in our community and meet the health commitments of the Armed Forces Covenant.

If you’re a veteran patient, please let us know that you have served so that we can ensure you receive the most appropriate and best care, if and when you need it. 💜

30/10/2025

The next local blood donation session is at The Barrington Centre on November 11th. NHS Blood donation needs 135,000 new donors each year. Could it be you? Register here: http://ow.ly/G7hz30bLhww

🩸 Become a Lifesaver This November! 🩸

The NHS Blood Donation team will be at The Barrington Centre, Ferndown on Tuesday 11th November and at the Verwood Hub on Wednesday 5th November and Wednesday 12th November — and they’d love to see you there!

Whether you’re a first-time donor or a regular hero, every donation makes a real difference. ❤️

If you’ve ever thought about giving blood, now’s the perfect time to start. It only takes about an hour — but it could save up to three lives.

👉 https://www.blood.co.uk/

Book your first appointment today and help keep our blood supplies strong for patients in need.

12/10/2025

Regular breast screening can find breast cancer before you notice any signs or symptoms. If you have been invited for breast screening but missed or did not book your appointment, please contact the Dorset Breast Screening Unit on 01202 665511 or email dbsu@uhd.nhs.uk.

11/10/2025

Living Well Taking Control is hosting a free webinar on Cholesterol and Type 2 Diabetes Prevention on Wednesday, 22nd October 2025, from 12:00 to 12:40 pm.

This session is designed for patients who are at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes or have been diagnosed with prediabetes but have not yet accessed the NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme (NDPP). We are particularly keen to engage patients from deprived areas, ethnic minority backgrounds, younger demographics, and those with a history of gestational diabetes, as these groups are at higher risk.

Why is this important?

Early intervention can significantly reduce the likelihood of Type 2 diabetes and its complications, improve long-term health outcomes and reduce strain on healthcare services. Through this webinar, attendees will:

✔ Learn more about how managing cholesterol can help reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

✔ Discover the long-term benefits of addressing prediabetes early to prevent progression to type 2 diabetes and other associated health concerns.

✔ More practical tips on lifestyle changes including healthy eating, managing stress, improving sleep and enhancing your environment.

✔ Discover free NHS resources available to support lifestyle changes

Register here :
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cholesterol-month-tickets-1687811663119?aff=oddtdtcreator