Crane Valley Primary Care Network

18/11/2025

Carers Rights Day is nearly here!

This year’s theme is “Know your rights, use your rights” so if you’re an unpaid carer in Dorset, there’s more support available than you might realise.

Bridgit is a free, 24/7 online self-help platform designed just for carers. It’s packed with personalised advice, guidance, and local resources to help you manage your caring role and look after your own wellbeing too.

You can even start your carer’s assessment online, in your own time, and get connected to services that can support you.

Why not join more than 23,000 unpaid carers who have already registered to access support.

With Carers Rights Day coming up on Thursday now is the perfect time to explore what’s available.
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https://bridgit.care/support/dorset?

18/11/2025

📣Calling all carers!📣
There's a local Carers Rights Day event happening tomorrow, where over 30 organisations will be on hand to offer crucial advice and support to carers in our community.

Hosted by Prama, this is a great opportunity to connect with different services!

📅 Wednesday 19th November, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

📍The Allendale Centre, Wimborne BH21 1AS

Don't miss this opportunity to connect and get the support you deserve.

For further details please contact the organisers directly:
📧 Email: carol.davies@prama.uk 📞 Call: 07736 133445

18/11/2025

We are happy to share West Moors Dementia Action Group's request to encourage our followers to become a dementia friend and support your community. 🩵

When you become a Dementia Friend, you learn the five things we want everyone to know about dementia.

The first thing we want everyone to know is ‘dementia is not a natural part of ageing.’

So, not everyone who grows old will develop dementia, and not everyone who develops dementia is old. Around one in 20 people with dementia are younger than 65.

Learn more about this by becoming a Dementia Friend at dementiafriends.org.uk

17/11/2025

🚨 COLD WEATHER ALERT: 3 Ways to Stay Well 🚨
Together with the Met Office, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a yellow cold health alert for the South West of England until 22 November. Take care during this cold spell, especially the elderly and those with long-term conditions.

Please look in on vulnerable neighbours, friends, and family to ensure they are warm and well. 🤎

Thank you.

https://staywelldorset.nhs.uk/

13/11/2025

🌸 Have your say on women’s health in Dorset! 🌸
NHS Dorset and Dorset Women CIC are asking women and girls across Dorset to share their experiences to help shape the future of women’s health services 💬
Your feedback will help:
✨ Improve support and information
✨ Develop the Dorset Women’s Health Website
✨ Make sure women’s voices are heard
👉 Take part in the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DorsetWomensHealthSurvey2025
If you’d like a paper or easy read version, please email communication@nhsdorset.nhs.uk.
Your voice matters — help make a difference for women and girls in Dorset 💜

12/11/2025

🖍️ Relax, unwind, and get creative. Join the Adult Colouring Group at your local library — a friendly, welcoming session where you can enjoy some calm time, meet others, and boost your wellbeing through creativity. 🖍️💬

This event is one of many similar community wellbeing events on the Community SWITCH events diary, which highlights local opportunities to help residents build connections, take part in community activities, and enhance their overall wellbeing.

View the online diary of support events on Community SWITCH here>>
https://communityswitch.org/events/

And if you know someone who can’t view the diary online, an information pack on local social groups can be downloaded for you to share.

Together, we can help our community stay connected and well. 💚

Join us tomorrow for Adult Colouring!

This is a fun, relaxing session just for you to enjoy doing some colouring or just have a chat.

We look forward to seeing you 10:30 - 12:00 at West Moors Library for this colourful session.
- West Moors Library Team

10/11/2025

📢 Changes to gluten-free food on NHS prescriptions
Following national guidance, NHS Dorset has recently requested that our GP practices cease prescribing gluten-free foods. This is because NHS Dorset has one of the highest expenditures on gluten-free products in the country, despite having a relatively small population, and the NHS must ensure that funding is used in ways that benefit as many people as possible.

What does this mean for you?
Gluten-free products are now widely available in supermarkets and online. If you rely on gluten-free foods, you will still be able to purchase them directly, but they will no longer be provided on NHS prescription.

If you need support with managing coeliac disease or your diet, don't hesitate to get in touch with your GP practice.

Thank you for your understanding as we work together to maximise the use of NHS resources for the entire Dorset community. For more information, visit the NHS Dorset website here:
https://nhsdorset.nhs.uk/health/medicines/helpyournhs/gluten/

08/11/2025

When you’re grieving, everyday tasks like managing energy bills can feel overwhelming — but you don’t have to do it alone. 💛

Cruse Bereavement Support are hosting a free online session to help you understand what energy support is available and how to access it.

🗓 Tuesday 25th November
⏰ 6:00 – 7:00pm
💻 Online via Zoom
🎟 Free to attend

Click here to register: https://tinyurl.com/msck56fb

You deserve support. We’re here to help. 💙
https://communityswitch.org/bereavement/

07/11/2025

✨New Board Games Club starts at Verwood Library Saturday, November 8th🎲
Looking for a fun way to relax, meet new people and boost your wellbeing? Verwood Board Games Group aims to promote friendship, fun and laughter through the joy of contemporary board games.

✨ Adults Group:
Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, 7 pm at The Swans (by Morrisons).
Free to join — come along, unwind, and enjoy some friendly, face-to-face time.
👨‍👩‍👧 Board Games Club at Verwood Library:
2nd and 4th Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
All ages welcome for relaxed, drop-in play.

Great for:
💬 Social connection
😊 Stress relief
🧠 Keeping your mind active
❤️ Building community
Come and take a break from screens, laugh, learn, and make new friends over a game or two! 🎲✨

Join their private Facebook Group here>>
https://www.facebook.com/groups/verwoodbgc



Verwood & West Moors Library

31/10/2025

PCN representatives and members of The Cranborne Practice Patient Participation Group will there! Come and see us to find out more about the local support available through our Community SWITCH programme.

🎉 Join us for Community Day at Verwood Hub! 🎉

Come together with friends, family, and neighbours for a fun-filled information day about your local community! 🌟

🗓️ Saturday 1 November
📍 Verwood Hub, Brock Way, BH31 7QE
🕙 10.00am -2.00pm

Whether you're new to the area or a lifelong local, there’s something for everyone to discover about the local community. Let’s celebrate our amazing community together! 💚
🎟️ Free entry

30/10/2025

🩸 Become a Lifesaver This November! 🩸

The NHS Blood Donation team will be at The Barrington Centre, Ferndown on Tuesday 11th November and at the Verwood Hub on Wednesday 5th November and Wednesday 12th November — and they’d love to see you there!

Whether you’re a first-time donor or a regular hero, every donation makes a real difference. ❤️

If you’ve ever thought about giving blood, now’s the perfect time to start. It only takes about an hour — but it could save up to three lives.

👉 https://www.blood.co.uk/

Book your first appointment today and help keep our blood supplies strong for patients in need.

25/10/2025

Some useful tips for the darker mornings and nights from Waythrough .