Crane Valley Primary Care Network

12/02/2026

Supporting You and Your Child 💙
​Raising children is rewarding, but we know it can also be challenging! We are pleased to share details of a FREE upcoming parenting course: Understanding Your Child’s Behaviour.
​This 8-week course is designed for parents, carers, and grandparents of children under 16. It offers practical techniques to help navigate those tricky moments and build stronger connections.
​📅 Dates: Tuesdays, 14 April – 09 June 2026
​⏰ Time: 09:30 – 12:00
​📍 Location: The Centre Ferndown, BH22 8XH
​🔢 Course Code: FA1506H
​How to book:
Call Skills & Learning on 01202 123444 to secure your free place today!

11/02/2026

If you or someone you know needs support, reach out to Helping Older People New Forest

With the news that TV licences are rising to £180 this April, many older people are likely to question whether or not they might be entitled to a free pass. Unfortunately, only those over 75 who also receive Pension Credit can get a free licence. Other benefits, such as Attendance Allowance, do not count 🥲

So, if you (or someone you know) ✅ are over 75, ✅ receive Pension Credit, ✅ and are paying for your TV licence ➡️ get in touch with us - our Support team can help you reclaim the fee 👏

11/02/2026

Belonging to a group like Men’s Sheds has been shown to improve both physical and mental health. Help build and manage West Moors local Men’s Shed! It’s a chance to put your professional or life skills to work for a great cause.

A West Moors branch of the Men's Sheds Association is coming soon!

Men’s Sheds encourage people to come together to make, repair and repurpose, supporting projects in their local communities. In turn, this improves members' wellbeing, reduces loneliness and combats social isolation.

If you'd like to help build and run the new Men's Shed in West Moors, get in touch with the founding members here: https://shorturl.at/uqUCH

10/02/2026

Did you know that A&E is for life-threatening emergencies only? If you’ve got a minor break, a deep cut, or a nasty sprain, you’ll likely be seen much faster at a Minor Injury Unit (MIU) or Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC).

Keep A&E free for those who need it most and get the care you need, closer to home.

👇 Find your nearest centre here: https://staywelldorset.nhs.uk/options/urgent/

09/02/2026

Stay alert given the potential health risks.

🚨 Important Notice for Anyone Using a Private Water Supply

With the recent heavy rainfall, there’s a higher risk of contamination in private water supplies. Rain can wash soil, animal waste, and other pollutants into wells, springs, boreholes, and surface‑water sources — which means your water quality could be affected.

👉 What to do right now:

✔️ Don’t drink the water if it looks discoloured, cloudy, or smells/tastes unusual.
✔️ Boil all water used for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, and washing salads if you have any doubts.
✔️ Check your system for flooding, damage, or surface water getting into your source or tanks.
✔️ Make sure treatment systems (UV units, filters, etc.) are working properly.
✔️ Contact your local authority if you notice changes in your water or think your supply might be affected.

Why this matters:
Heavy rain can increase harmful bacteria like E. coli and Cryptosporidium, reduce treatment effectiveness, and allow runoff from fields or septic tanks to enter your supply. This can pose health risks — especially for children, older adults, and people with weaker immune systems.

Please stay alert and look after your household’s safety. 💙

Stay vigilant.

05/02/2026

It’s Day! 🗣️💙
​Sometimes, the hardest part of improving our health is just starting the conversation. Whether it’s a quick cuppa with a friend or a chat with a professional, talking about how we feel is a massive first step.
​The GP surgeries in our network want to make sure those conversations lead to real support. That’s where our Community SWITCH programme comes in!
​Once you’ve started the talk, SWITCH helps you find the "what’s next"—connecting you with local groups, social activities, and peer support right here in our neighborhood.
​✨ Small talk. Big difference. Let's make the SWITCH together.
👇

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

02/02/2026

We are very excited to be running a learning disability open day at our unit. Please share our event poster with anyone you think may benefit from attending.

01/02/2026

💪🩸Roll Up Your Sleeves, East Dorset! Your Donation Matters.
Our GP practices are supporting the NHS Blood and Transplant Service to help fill vital NHS Blood Donation slots in our community! Giving blood takes only an hour, but it can save up to 3 lives.

They've advised us of the following upcoming sessions:
🗓️ Upcoming Dates:
Verwood (The Hub)
• Next Session: Wednesday, 4th February
• Followed by: 11th March, 18th March, 8th April, 20th May, and 10th June.
Ferndown (The Barrington)
• 19th February
• 3rd March
• 7th April
🕒 How to Book Sessions run throughout the afternoon and evening (check the image for specific times).

👉 Book your slot now: blood.co.uk 📱 Download: The NHS Give Blood app 📞 Call: 0300 123 23 23

30/01/2026

Please take care if you are heading to University Hospitals Dorset this week. Due to the recent weather and flooding, travel times are much longer than usual.

If you are attending our hospitals over the coming days, please allow extra travel time due to flooding and congestion on the roads across BCP.

There is further rain forecast over the coming days, please check your local travel alerts to find the safest route. Thank you 🌧

30/01/2026

Check out this event offered by our colleagues at Seed2Plate.
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FREE SLOW COOKER at our Warm & Well Workshop in February at the Somerford ARC Community Centre
Due to the success of the January workshops, we have added a new date for February: Monday 9th February 10am-12.00pm

Following on from the success of our previous Warm & Well workshops we have added another date for a morning workshop in February. With the increasing costs of energy prices, utility bills and foods we have worked hard to tailor a workshop that will focus on ways to combat them.

You’ll discuss & learn how to shop seasonally, grow your own food indoors, meal prep & batch cooking, use surplus food websites & apps, cook energy efficiently, cut down on food waste and more. During the sessions you will also be given recipes and a selection of ingredients to be able to create your own delicious meals at home along with ideas of planting & growing your own produce.

Every workshop attendee will receive a FREE Slow Cooker but spaces are limited so be sure to book your place now.
To book or for further information please email Lydia.harvey@dorsetcommunityaction.org.uk or call: 07421994591
We are really excited to be able to deliver these free workshops and want to thank Dorset Community Foundation and the BCP food & energy support fund who have enabled us to run them again.
Dorset Community Action