Sherborne PCN

13/11/2025

World Diabetes Day is the 14th November and this year's theme is 'to know more and do more for Diabetes at work'.

Globally, 7 in 10 adults (412 million people) living with T1 diabetes are of working age. For millions of employees, diabetes is a daily reality – but in the workplace, it can often become a source of stress, stigma, and fear.

Despite growing awareness of employee well-being, many people with diabetes still struggle to balance their health with work expectations, leading them to hide or not be open about their condition. This ongoing struggle not only impacts mental well-being but also limits career growth.

As part of the World Diabetes Day focus on diabetes and well-being, this year the International Diabetes Federation is calling for more inclusive and supportive workplaces where people with diabetes feel supported, not stigmatised.

13/11/2025

Do you love walking and have some to volunteer?
Our wellbeing walks team is looking for new leaders to support our fantastic existing leaders.
Free training by Dorset Council to assist you in leading a walk.
The walks are every Friday afternoon in Sherborne, meeting in the Paddock Gardens (opposite Waitrose) at 1.45pm then walking for an hour or so in and around Sherborne, finishing in a local café for a tea and cake! Regular routes are taken (so you don’t have to think up a new walk every week), and volunteers usually do about one afternoon a month, either as a walk leader or a back marker. Volunteers co-ordinate themselves via a shared Whatsapp group. If you are interested in helping, please contact Vicky Morland (Social Prescriber) at: vicky.morland@dorsetgp.nhs.uk

12/11/2025

Please cancel your appointment if you no longer need it!

12/11/2025

Are you ready to improve your overall health and wellbeing, but not sure where to start? The free NHS Healthy Choices Quiz is here to help – and it only takes 5 minutes. Answer questions about your lifestyle to receive an overall score as well as personalised guidance to help you live a healthier life. Take the quiz now:
https://www.nhs.uk/hcquiz

11/11/2025

The Energy Advice bus will be visiting Sherborne every Friday in November stopping outside St Paul's Church from 10.15am-12.15pm. Pop along to see how you can make your energy use more efficient!

10/11/2025

Don't wait by the doormat, just tap the app!

09/11/2025

Social Media Kindness Day
Social media plays an increasingly large part in our daily lives. We're the first generation of social media users and we need to make it a kinder place rather than somewhere anger and hate breeds. Every time we use social media, we leave an imprint. Social Media Kindness Day is encouraging for all those imprints to be kind.

Most people would never make the nasty remarks they do on social media to a person's face. This is because they would be able to see the hurt and upset caused by those words. On social media, the ability to see that reaction is taken away. You never know how someone would react to the nasty messages they receive on social media.

It is for this reason that Social Media Kindness Day was created. It is also in memory of the late TV presenter Caroline Flack, being held on what would have been her birthday - 9th November. It is through her message of being kind that this day is connected to her. We are wanting it to be a movement, not just for a day but for generations to come - where unkindness isn't tolerated. Social media should be a place where people can socialise, network, do business and live 'their best life' without fear of negativity.

08/11/2025

The Healthy Choices Quiz provides an easy first step for those who want to feel healthier but may not know where to start. After capturing some basic demographic information and exploring different health motivations, the quiz asks a series of lifestyle questions across six main themes: movement, eating, alcohol consumption, smoking and va**ng, mental health and sleep. Users will then receive an overall score out of 10 based on their answers.

Take the quiz today! https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/healthy-choices-quiz/

06/11/2025

Let the scouts deliver your Christmas cards. Watch The Grove Medical Centre page for more details...

🎄 Something festive is coming to Sherborne! 🎄

This Christmas, we’re launching Scout Post in partnership with Holy Trinity Scout Group in Yeovil.
Affordable, local card deliveries – run entirely by young people and volunteers, raising funds for Scouting here in Sherborne.

Keep your eyes peeled – post boxes will be appearing around town very soon 👀📮

Sherborne Town Council Sherborne Times The Sherborne Market

06/11/2025

It’s Ask Your Pharmacist Week (3-10 November).

You might be surprised at the range of health services offered by your local pharmacy. Please make the most of the NHS and private services available on your doorstep - from flu vaccinations, blood pressure checks, contraception, medicines consultations and convenient treatment for minor ailments. Follow the link to find out more...

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

05/11/2025

If you need mental health support...

If you are struggling to cope and feel yourself nearing a breakdown, there are mental health services in that can help 💜

- Access Mental Health
- Connection
- NHS 111
- The Retreat
- Community Front Rooms

More information on the services they provide and how they can support you: https://staywelldorset.nhs.uk/options/mental/

05/11/2025

The Energy Advice bus is coming to Sherborne every Friday in November! You can find it outside St Paul's Church from 10.15am -12.15pm.