The Cranborne Practice

29/04/2026

A reminder to our patients that the Practice will be closed on the following bank holidays:
🔹Monday 4th May (Early May Bank Holiday)
🔹Monday 25th May (Spring Bank Holiday)
We will reopen as normal on the Tuesday following each holiday.
Visit our website to find out what to do when we are closed:
https://www.thecranbornepractice.co.uk/opening-hours

May Day Bank Holiday Closure
Heads up, everyone! Just a quick reminder that all GP surgeries within our network will be closed on Monday, 4th May, and will reopen as usual on Tuesday, 5th May.

💊 Need medical help while your Practice is closed?
If you require medical assistance during the long weekend, please use the following services:

For non-emergencies: Visit 111.nhs.uk or call 111. They can direct you to the best place for care, including out-of-hours appointments.

For minor ailments: Check with your local pharmacy, as many remain open on bank holidays to help with allergies, bites, or minor aches.

For emergencies: If you experience a life-threatening emergency, please call 999 immediately.

📝 A quick tip:
Please make sure to order your repeat prescriptions by ASAP, to ensure you have everything you need before the weekend! The quickest way to do this is online!

Stay safe and enjoy the break! ☀️

25/04/2026

Spaces are limited. So book early to secure your place. Details in the post from Crane Valley Primary Care Network
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Supporting an autistic child is rewarding, but it can also be exhausting. This online course is designed to help you regain your balance.

Hope For The Community CIC and Help & Care are hosting the Hope Programme specifically for parents, carers, and guardians of autistic children.

Course Highlights
▪Strengthen Resilience: Learn to manage stress, fatigue, and the emotional "rollercoaster."
▪Practical Skills: Build confidence in goal-setting and managing daily worries.
▪Work Around Your Life: There are no fixed times to be online; you can complete the 6 sessions at your own pace—even in 20-minute bursts.
▪Accessible Anywhere: Use your smartphone, tablet, or PC to access the materials whenever you have a quiet moment.

Spaces are limited so book your slot at the earliest opportunity.

Find out more, including how to book on the website:
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https://communityswitch.org/event/hope-programme-for-parents-carers-and-guardians-of-autistic-children/

24/04/2026

As well as community haircuts Citizens Advice in East Dorset & Purbeck will be there offering free energy management advice. Details in the post below.
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🔔 NEXT COMMUNITY HAIR CUTS IS THIS COMING MONDAY 🔔

Community Haircuts return to us on Monday 27th April. ✂️

This time Citzens Advice bureau will be joining with advice on your energy and bills!

2:30-4:30. See you there 🫶🏼

24/04/2026

Order quickly and easily online using the NHS App or SystmOnline.
https://systmonline.tpp-uk.com/2/Login?Redir=1

😎 Beat the bank holiday rush!
Order your repeat medications today and make sure you've got everything you need before the upcoming bank holiday.

22/04/2026

Attention carers!
Hope For The Community CIC, in partnership with Help & Care, is offering a flexible 6-session course specifically for adult carers (18+) in Dorset.
What’s in it for you?
✅ Manage Stress: Learn practical tools for fatigue and emotional resilience.
✅ Build Confidence: Set positive goals and gain control over daily worries.
✅ Total Flexibility: No live sessions! Complete the 2-hour weekly modules in small chunks (even 20 minutes at a time) whenever suits you.
✅Easy Access: Works on any smartphone, tablet, or computer with an internet connection.
Take some time for yourself and learn to cope better with the challenges of caring. Learn more in the post below or visit our Events Diary for more and how to book.

https://communityswitch.org/?p=5862

Free online group facilitated course - 6 sessions - Released weekly - 2 hours learning per session - Meet others, learn at your own time and pace

17/04/2026

To help everyone navigate the changes. more easily, University Hospitals Dorset has shared wayfinding guidance on new for the top 20 locations that patients visit. Read more in the post below:
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🏥 Visiting Royal Bournemouth Hospital? Things have changed!
If you have an upcoming appointment at RBH, you’ll notice that ward and department names have changed.
To help everyone navigate the changes more easily, University Hospitals Dorset has shared wayfinding guidance on the top 20 locations that patients visit.
Instead of looking for a department name, you will now be looking for an alphanumeric code. For example:
🔸 Blood Tests / Phlebotomy is now A6.
🔹 X-Ray and Ultrasound is now A19.
🔸 Eye Outpatients is now A2.
🔹 Pharmacy Boots is now A14.

Using these new identifiers improves your experience and, most importantly, helps you findyour way to your hospital appointment without stress.
📍 Download the full wayfinding guide and map here:
https://www.cranevalleypcn.org/_common/getdocument?id=392523

🗺️ Download and view the new RBH site map here:
https://www.cranevalleypcn.org/_common/getdocument?id=392524

13/04/2026

🧠 Free Dementia Friends Session
We’re pleased to share a friendly, interactive session taking place locally for anyone wanting to learn more about dementia.
📍 Heathland House Care Home
📅 23rd April 2026
🕚 11:00am
Delivered by a volunteer Dementia Friends Ambassador, this session will help you understand:
• What dementia is and how it affects people
• How you can support those living with dementia in your community
📞 If you would like to attend please book by calling 01202139895

12/04/2026

A message from our Patient Participation Group:

As your Patient Participation Group (PPG), we act as a bridge—not just between you and the practice, but between our community and the wider healthcare landscape.

The world of health and social care is constantly evolving, and we want to make sure you have a seat at the table. So, we’ve launched the PPG Information Hub, a dedicated space where we share direct briefings from local and national healthcare organisations.

Why visit the Hub?
📍 Stay ahead of changes to local clinics and services.
⚖️ Learn about national health campaigns and your rights.
🗣️ Find opportunities to join focus groups and respond to surveys that shape the future of care.

Stay informed, stay involved, and help us build a stronger link to the care we all rely on.

Visit the Information Hub: 👇
https://www.thecranbornepractice.co.uk/ppg-information-hub

Learn more about the PPG: 👇
https://www.thecranbornepractice.co.uk/patient-participation-group

11/04/2026

Are you living with diabetes, or do you care for someone who is?
NEC Care : Dorset Diabetic Eye Screening is hosting a virtual forum to bring our community together. This is your chance to share your experiences, highlight what’s working, and where the NHS Diabetic Eye Screening Service can improve. Event details in the post below:

👁️ Your Voice Matters: Help Shape Diabetic Eye Screening in Dorset!
Are you living with diabetes, or do you care for someone who is?
NEC Care : Dorset Diabetic Eye Screening is hosting a virtual forum to bring our community together. This is your chance to share your experiences, highlight what’s working, and where the NHS Diabetic Eye Screening Service can improve. Event Details:
📆When: 22nd April from 12 noon to 1 pm.
🖱️Where: Online via Teams
ℹ️What to expect: A short presentation followed by an open discussion. Whether you have specific feedback or just want to listen and ask questions, your perspective is invaluable.

📝 How to Join:
Sign up via the link below to receive the meeting invite:
👉 https://forms.office.com/e/p6p6RpHmcx

Let’s work together to make eye screening better for everyone in Dorset. 💙

09/04/2026

🌸 Spring COVID-19 Vaccinations: We’re Starting Soon!
Our Spring booster campaign kicks off on Monday, 13th April 2026. A quick booster is the best way to keep you and your loved ones protected!

Who is eligible? You can book with us if you:
✅ Are aged 75 or over (by 30 June 2026).
✅ Are aged 18 to 74 with a weakened immune system.

🏡 Housebound Patients: We haven't forgotten you! We are currently organising our home visit schedule. If you are registered as housebound and haven't heard from us yet, please get in touch.

📅 How to book: If we have your mobile number, look out for a text with your booking link! If you haven't received one or don't use a mobile, you can book by:
▪ Using SystmConnect via our website:
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https://systmonline.tpp-uk.com/2/OnlineConsultation?OrgId=J81058
▪ Calling us on 01202 822825.
▪ Emailing cranborne.reception@dorsetgp.nhs.uk.

03/04/2026

🕓 Easter Holiday Weekend Opening Times
ℹ️ from NHS South West Community Pharmacies

🐣 Need medical advice this Easter weekend? Your local pharmacy can help!

While your GP surgery is closed for the bank holiday, your local pharmacy is your first port of call for minor health concerns.

Pharmacists are highly qualified healthcare professionals and experts in medicines. They can offer fast, clinical advice and over-the-counter treatments without needing an appointment.

They can help you and your family with:
✅ Coughs, colds, and sore throats
✅ Tummy trouble (indigestion, diarrhoea)
✅ Aches, pains, and minor injuries
✅ Hay fever and allergies

📍 Find your nearest open pharmacy: If you aren't sure where to go, use the NHS Pharmacy Finder here:
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www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy

Download a summary of the pharmacy opening hours across our local area this weekend here:
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https://www.cranevalleypcn.org/_common/getdocument?id=391173