Sherborne PCN

16/02/2026

Think home, not hospital
If you, a family member, or friend are being admitted to hospital, start to think about what will happen when you leave. Please think ahead of any changes that could be made at home or any family and friends who might help to get you or your relative home as soon as possible.

Due to the extreme demands that hospitals continue to face, people may be asked to transfer to an alternative care setting out of hospital after their treatment, to start their recovery.

This is necessary so that space can be made available for the next person who needs hospital treatment.

Anyone who is likely to be affected will be informed at the earliest opportunity, and staff will work with families to support any decisions that need to be made.

15/02/2026

Think Pharmacy First!

13/02/2026

Digital health apps designed to support young people when experiencing low mood, anxiety, or stress.

Find the toolkit on the Digital Health App Library: https://ourdorset.orchahealth.com/en-GB

13/02/2026

ChatHealth is a confidential text messaging service that enables children and young people (aged 11-19) in Dorset to send questions via text message to their school nursing team. They will then receive a reply that includes signposting to additional services.
The service is available Monday to Friday from 8.30am - 4.30pm. Children and young people can text about a range of issues including: relationships, weight, anxiety, depression, drugs, smoking, stress, alcohol, self harm and sexual health.

11/02/2026

Kooth is a safe, anonymous and free digital mental health support service for children and young people aged 10 to 19.

There is no need for referral and no waiting lists. Chat lines with qualified practitioners are open from 12pm-10pm on weekdays and 6pm-10pm during the weekends.

You can also message and a practitioner will respond within 24-48 hours.

Please share with the young people you know. www.kooth.com

11/02/2026

Need an emergency dentist? Phone 111 for advice...

09/02/2026

Discover new ways to move more, feel better and connect with others...

06/02/2026

If you haven't had your blood pressure checked in a while...

This month is ❤️

In , many people are unaware that they have high blood pressure, which rarely has noticeable symptoms. But if untreated, it increases your risk of serious problems such as heart attacks and strokes.

The only way to find out if your blood pressure (also called hypertension) is high is to have your blood pressure checked.

https://staywelldorset.nhs.uk/conditions/pressure/

06/02/2026

Chat health is re-launching for 11-19 year olds. It is going live again on Friday 13th February but opening hours will be slightly different- Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 12:00-16:30.

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/our-services-and-sites/children-young-people-and-families/school-nursing/chathealth-confidential-text-messaging-service-young-people

05/02/2026

If you are aged 16-25 and live in Dorset, please take just a couple of minutes to tell us where you get your health information from. As a thank you, you can enter our free prize draw to win a £25 gift voucher 👇

05/02/2026

❤️February is Heart Month❤️

Regular movement helps keep your heart strong & healthy by:

✔Strengthening the heart muscle
✔Improving circulation
✔Lowering blood pressure

And the good news? You don’t need to do it all at once.

Every Move Matters