Gillingham Medical Practice

12/12/2025

Attending your screening appointments is one of the simplest ways to look after your long-term health.

It looks for early signs of certain conditions so that treatment — or extra support — can be offered sooner.

More info ➡️ nhs.uk/screening

12/12/2025

MIND Dorset

Twelve days of Christmas Prize Draw - Twelve days. Twelve Prizes. Twelve chances to win something Brilliant.

10/12/2025

What is Human Rights Day 2025?
Human Rights Day is an annual event that commemorates the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10, 1948.
Dedicated to promoting and celebrating the fundamental rights and freedoms that all individuals are entitled to, regardless of their nationality, gender, race, religion, or background.

09/12/2025

🚨 Need to see a dentist urgently? 🦷

Extra dental appointments are now available for some urgent conditions.

Find a list of conditions and other info 👇

https://staywelldorset.nhs.uk/update/dental/

09/12/2025

Christmas can be tough, especially if you’re struggling with your mental health or feeling lonely.

Social pressures, financial pressures, family conflict. These things can start to affect your wellbeing and snowball into something bigger.

But you’re not alone.

We’re here to support you in the lead up to Christmas and afterwards. Our Support Line is open until 2pm on Wednesday 24 December and reopens again on Monday 29 December.

You can call on 0300 102 1234. Or join our peer support community, Side by Side, open all year.

Please share this so people who feel alone know where to turn.

Samaritans, Campaign Against Living Miserably C.A.L.L and The Mix will be open while we’re closed.

09/12/2025

08/12/2025

Every minute, the NHS needs three lifesaving blood donations. 🩸

When you donate, you won’t know exactly who it will help - but you will know that somewhere, you’ll be the reason someone gets the care they desperately need.

Every donation matters, and we’re so grateful to everyone who rolls up their sleeve to help others. ❤️

08/12/2025

A simple app helped one NHS Dorset colleague spot a problem early, adjust his medication and make big improvements to his health.

Read his story and learn how home blood pressure monitoring could help you too 🔽

https://staywelldorset.nhs.uk/update/how-a-simple-app-helped-me-take-control-of-my-health/

07/12/2025

Travel Assessments and Vaccinations
Unfortunately we have to temporarily suspend all travel assessments and vaccinations until further notice.
We will update you as soon as we can resume service.
If you require a travel assessment please contact a private travel advisor.

You can research your travel risks at:

http://travelhealthpro.org.uk
and
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

Thank you for your understanding.

05/12/2025

Navigating Festive Temptations and Diabetes Prevention : Take Control of Your Health

Register Now for the Webinar : Tuesday 16th December 12-12:40pm

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/managing-festive-temptations-and-diabetes-prevention-tickets-1974961025592?aff=oddtdtcreator

04/12/2025

03/12/2025

To avoid spreading bugs and germs, make sure you wash your hands for 20 seconds in soap and warm water. www.nhs.uk/live-well/best-way-to-wash-your-hands/