Highcliffe Medical Centre

16/02/2026

SkinVision are exploring how people might use a smartphone app to monitor changes in their skin.

The app is designed to help identify early signs of skin cancer and support decisions about when to seek advice from a GP for moles or skin changes. SkinVision are currently gathering feedback from different groups to understand if and when people would use the app.

👉 Find out more here:

We want to know if people would use a Smartphone app to keep an eye on changes to their skin. Apps like ‘SkinVision’ are designed to identify early signs of skin cancer. It could help people decide when they need to get advice from their doctor about moles or changes to their skin. To find out i...

13/02/2026

This weekend 14th and 15th February the enhanced hours service will run from The Barn Surgery - Christchurch Medical Practice. Please note you must be registered with one of the surgeries within the PCN (Highcliffe Medical Centre, Christchurch Medical Practice, The Farmhouse Surgery, Stour Surgery).

12/02/2026

This week, we’d like to highlight Kooth — a free, confidential online wellbeing service for young people.

Kooth offers a safe space to chat with a trained counsellor by text, access helpful self-care tools, and read shared experiences from others. No referral is needed, and you don’t have to use your real name.

If your child is feeling stressed, anxious, low, or just needs someone to talk to, Kooth can be a really helpful place to start.
https://vimeo.com/880223109?fl=pl&fe=vl
For more information visit: https://www.kooth.com/

A brief introduction to Kooth, the mental health and wellbeing platform designed for young people.

11/02/2026

The NHS App gives you quick, easy access to NHS services on your smartphone or tablet — anytime, anywhere.

With the NHS App, you can:
✔️ Order repeat prescriptions
✔️ View parts of your GP record, including test results
✔️ Check upcoming appointments
✔️ Access NHS services without needing to phone the surgery

Downloading and setting up the app can help you save time and stay more in control of your healthcare.

Getting started is simple — follow this step-by-step guide from the NHS to download and set up the app:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/setting-up/downloading/

If you don’t have a smartphone, you can also use the NHS App on a computer via the NHS website.

💙 Download today and make managing your health that little bit easier.

Find out how to download the NHS App to your iPhone, iPad or Android device.

10/02/2026

Open Afternoon at Dorset Breast Screening Unit – Friday 27th March 2026

We are pleased to share that Dorset Breast Screening Unit is holding a special open afternoon for ladies with learning disabilities. This is a chance to visit the unit, see the mammogram rooms, explore equipment in a hands-on way, and find out more about the services available.

No other clinics will be running at this time, so it’s a relaxed, sensory-friendly opportunity designed to help reduce any anxiety about attending appointments.

Representatives from breast, bowel, and LiveWell Dorset will also be on hand to provide information and support.

09/02/2026

We’re pleased to invite you to a free health and wellbeing talk focusing on blood pressure, taking place at Highcliffe Community Association.

Event details
🗣️ A presentation by Dr Lyndsey Boreham, Highcliffe Medical Centre
📅 Thursday 12th February 2026
⏰ 4:30pm – 5:30pm
📍 Highcliffe Community Association
💷 Free to attend

Looking after your mental and physical wellbeing has never been more important. This friendly and informative session will offer practical, supportive advice from a GP.

What to expect:
• Practical health and wellbeing advice
• Information about blood pressure and the impact of high blood pressure
• Helpful tips for managing stress and supporting mental health
• An opportunity to ask questions during a Q&A

This session is open to anyone who would like expert guidance in a relaxed and welcoming setting.

Please feel free to share with anyone who may find this helpful 😊

06/02/2026

This weekend 7th and 8th February the enhanced hours service will run from Highcliffe Medical Centre. Please note you must be registered with one of the surgeries within Christchurch PCN (Highcliffe Medical Centre, Christchurch Medical Practice, The Farmhouse Surgery, Stour Surgery).

05/02/2026

SURGERY UPDATE: We’re pleased to let you know that face-to-face appointments will be going ahead as normal this afternoon. If you have an appointment booked, please do still attend.
The surgery has now reopened as usual.
Thank you so much for your patience and understanding.

05/02/2026

Make a date to join Parks in Mind Foundation this month as they celebrate their love of the outdoors. They’ll be running tree and wildlife-friendly hedge planting, alongside their usual mix of gardening, art, craft and gentle wellbeing sessions.
Visit their website for more details:

05/02/2026

UPDATE: THE SURGERY IS NOW FULLY OPEN ALL FACE TO FACE APPOINTMENTS WILL CONTINUE AS NORMAL.

‼️Practice Update‼️
We are currently closed due to emergency maintenance.

We are contacting patients who have face-to-face appointments scheduled for this morning.

If your concern is urgent and needs attention today, please telephone the practice. For non-urgent issues, we kindly ask that you use our online consultation service where possible.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. We will keep you updated as soon as we have more information.

04/02/2026

🩺 Every appointment counts.
If you can’t make it, just let us know. Cancelling gives someone else the chance to get the care they need, and helps us keep services running smoothly for everyone.
✨ A quick call or tap makes a big difference.
📞 01425 272203
Or cancel via the NHS App.

04/02/2026

UPDATE: THE SURGERY IS NOW FULLY OPEN ALL FACE TO FACE APPOINTMENTS WILL CONTINUE AS NORMAL.

⚠️ Important Update – The practice is closed until further notice

Due to an emergency issue, all GP appointments today will be over the phone only, and there will be no face to face appointments until further notice.

We are contacting patients affected by this change to reschedule any in-person appointments.

We apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.