The Adam Practice

25/03/2026

🌸Our Spring Newsletter is here, and it’s packed with everything you need to know over the next few months—from vaccination updates and new clinics to helpful health reminders and some exciting practice news 👀

Inside this edition:
💉 Important info on our COVID-19 & RSV vaccination programme
👩‍⚕️ New faces joining our team
🩺 Group clinics & support for long-term conditions
📲 A new tool to help you manage your health
🦷 Where to go for urgent dental care
…and much more!

Pop the kettle on ☕, have a read, and stay in the know this spring.

As always, if something catches your eye or you need support—please get in touch, we’re here to help 💙

25/03/2026

*** TONIGHT ***
Our next Walk-in Smear Clinic is TODAY at our Upton Surgery, from 6:00pm-7:20pm. No need to book an appointment, just turn up!

Please note there may be a bit of a wait, depending on the number of attendees.

25/03/2026

Today our Lifeboat Quay surgery front doors will be closed from 1-2pm.
Our other branches and telephone lines will remain open for you to be able to contact the practice.
You will also still be able to submit an online request form via our website: https://systmonline.tpp-uk.com/2/OnlineConsultation?OrgId=J81006

24/03/2026

Are you a parent, grandparent or carer who is concerned about a child?

Escapeline is a south west charity preventing criminal and sexual
exploitation of children.

ℹ️ Their dedicated helpline offers 1 to 1 support for parents/
carers worried about a child. They offer confidential guidance to
help you recognise the signs of exploitation, understand options
and take steps to protect your child.

❓Are you’re seeing signs like:
- Unexplained money or gifts?
- A sudden change in mood or behaviour?
- Staying out late or being secretive?
- Hanging out with new or older friends?
- Increased time online or on social media.

Whether it’s a small worry or something more serious, Escapeline’s free and confidential Parent Helpline is here to listen, support, and guide you.

For more information visit: https://www.escapeline.org.uk/parent-helpline/

Our Parent Helpline is available today and tomorrow between 10am - 1pm! ✨
For any concern you have about your child being at risk of exploitation, please get in touch

📞Parent Helpline: 0800 389 3899

23/03/2026

With the upcoming Easter Bank Holidays (Friday 3rd April and Monday 6th April), it's important to ensure you have enough of your repeat prescriptions to last while the surgery is closed. To avoid being without your medication, please request any prescriptions that are due in plenty of time.
To find a pharmacy near you, or for pharmacy bank holiday opening, please visit https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy

23/03/2026

** This Friday **
This event is specifically aimed at ladies with learning disabilities, to allow them to visit the unit and find out more about the breast, bowel and cervical services. There will be no other clinics running, so ladies can visit the mammogram rooms and touch equipment in the hope that the fear of attending will not stop them from coming.

19/03/2026

We are recruiting!

We are looking for an enthusiastic Registered Nurse Associate with a professional, caring, and courteous manner and have a person-centred approach to nursing care. The successful applicant will be an integral member of our fantastic Nursing team, who undertake a wide range of General Practice Nursing care.

See the job advert and full JD here:
https://www.adampractice.co.uk/about-us/vacancies/

Applications can be submitted via NHS Jobs: https://beta.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/A4962-26-0010

If you would like further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact our HR team on 01202 673159 or tap.recruitment@dorsetgp.nhs.uk

Closing date: Friday 27th March 2026

19/03/2026

📞We have been receiving lots of enquiries following the outbreak of Meningitis B in the Kent area. Understandably parents are concerned and therefore we would like to provide some clarity on available Meningitis vaccinations.

ℹ️ The best advice remains for young people to check that they are up to date with their vaccinations, including the MenACWY vaccine, which is free on the NHS until 25 years of age - please see your childs 'red book' or contact us online via an enquiry form.

ℹ️ The MenACWY vaccine offers good protection against several strains of meningococcal disease and is routinely offered to teenagers in school Years 9 and 10. However, it does NOT protect against all strains, including MenB, which can circulate among young adults.

ℹ️ At present anyone born after 1st May 2015 will have received their MenB vaccine as part of their childhood vaccinations. Children who missed doses can catch up free until their 2nd birthday (contact the GP practice)

❌MenB - There’s is currently no NHS catch up for those born before 1 May 2015. MenB vaccination for teens/young adults isn’t currently recommended, but advice is under review.

Therefore, we are currently unable to provide MenB vaccination for children outside of the national NHS vaccination programme.

‼️It is important to note that the MenB vaccine does not protect against every type of meningitis B and it is important to know the signs and symptoms: vomiting, severe headache, unexplained temperature rise, dislike of bright lights, neck stiffness, a non-blanching rash, drowsiness, and altered levels of consciousness.

Early recognition of meningitis and septicaemia symptoms can greatly improve the outcome of the disease, and so anyone concerned about any of these symptoms, at any time, should contact their GP, call NHS 111 or 999 in an emergency.

For further information about Meningitis, please visit www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis or https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/10/31/what-is-meningitis-symptoms-risks-and-how-to-protect-yourself/

18/03/2026

Today our Lytchett surgery front doors will be closed from 1-2pm.
Our other branches and telephone lines will remain open for you to be able to contact the practice.
You will also still be able to submit an online request form via our website: https://systmonline.tpp-uk.com/2/OnlineConsultation?OrgId=J81006

17/03/2026

Our next Walk-in Smear Clinic is next Wednesday, 25th March, at our Upton Surgery, from 6:00pm-7:20pm. No need to book an appointment, just turn up!

Please note there may be a bit of a wait, depending on the number of attendees.

16/03/2026

Today our Upton surgery front doors will be closed from 1-2pm.
Our other branches and telephone lines will remain open for you to be able to contact the practice.
You will also still be able to submit an online request form via our website: https://systmonline.tpp-uk.com/2/OnlineConsultation?OrgId=J81006

12/03/2026

🎉We’re always grateful when patients take the time to share their experiences with us. This recent message highlights the hard work and dedication of one of our Doctors.

📝If you’d like to share your own experience, we’d love to hear from you — you can contact us in many ways, including responding to the text request, in person, a letter or via our website online form (New request>Admin request>Other admin request>General enquiry). Your feedback helps us continue improving the care we provide.

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