The Cranborne Practice

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 💜

10/11/2025

We understand this change may be difficult for some patients. If you have concerns about your diet or managing coeliac disease, please contact us.

📢 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

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

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/

06/11/2025

We’re proud to be a Veteran Friendly Accredited GP practice and to support our veteran community this Remembrance Day. 🌺

We recognise that this Remembrance Day may be particularly challenging for many veterans in our community, and we want you to know that we are trained and committed to effectively identifying and supporting your health needs.

As a Veteran Friendly Accredited practice, our team:
☑️recognises the importance of identifying veteran patients within our community
☑️understands the unique health needs that veterans may have
☑️strives to provide veterans with the very best care and support
☑️knows about the specialist veteran healthcare services that exist
☑️undertakes regular training and development to ensure we’re able to deliver the very best care to veterans in our community and meet the health commitments of the Armed Forces Covenant.

If you’re a veteran patient, please let us know that you have served so that we can ensure you receive the most appropriate and best care, if and when you need it. 💜

https://thecranbornepractice.co.uk/armed-forces-veteran-friendly

04/11/2025

🌡 Flu Season Has Arrived Early — Protect Yourself Now!

Flu cases are already 3 times higher than this time last year, and the season has hit the NHS over a month earlier than usual. We are currently texting eligible patients with an invite to book their flu vaccination, and we strongly encourage those who haven't yet had theirs to do so as soon as possible.

You are eligible if you are:

✅Aged 65 or over

✅Pregnant

✅A young child (aged 2–3 or in an eligible school year)

✅Living with certain long-term health conditions

✅A carer

Getting vaccinated helps protect you, your loved ones, and our community — and reduces pressure on NHS services during a very busy season.

👉 Please use the link we have sent to book your appointment, or call us on 01202 822825 or 01725 517272 and we’ll be happy to help.

Thank you for helping keep our community healthy.

03/11/2025

Every November, we pause to honour and remember the bravery and sacrifice of all those who served and continue to serve our country. 🕊️

As a GP practice, we understand that health and wellbeing are at the heart of our community. This Remembrance Day, we reflect on the importance of caring for each other—not just physically, but emotionally too.

Let us remember those we’ve lost, support those who serve, and cherish the moments we share with our loved ones.

31/10/2025

Members of our Patient Participation Group will be joining our PCN colleagues at this community event tomorrow morning to showcase our ‘Community SWITCH’ health and wellbeing programme. Swing by The Hub to discover what it’s all about — we’d love to see you!

🎉 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

The next local blood donation session is at the Verwood Hub on Wednesday 5th November and Wednesday 12th November NHS Blood donation needs 135,000 new donors each year. Could it be you? Register here: http://ow.ly/G7hz30bLhww

🩸 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

Care Coordinators like Jayne are invaluable members of our team who get the care you need.

This remember that digital care coordinators are here to help you access the right care, at the right time, from the comfort of your home.

Whether it's helping you to find local wellbeing support or exploring simple online tools that could help manage your health, our Digital Care Co-ordinator, Crane Valley Primary Care Network, Jayne can assist.

More info:
👉 https://staywelldorset.nhs.uk/digital/

24/10/2025

🫡Calling all Veterans and Serving Personnel in Verwood!🇬🇧
We're spreading the word about a local group just for you!

The Verwood Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club meets on the first Saturday of every month (9–11am) at The Swans, Pennine Way, Verwood, and the next meeting is Saturday November 1st.

It’s a friendly, informal meet-up run by veterans, for veterans — a chance to share stories, enjoy a good breakfast, and connect with others who understand military life. 🤝

Everyone who’s served in the Armed Forces is welcome — Army, Navy, RAF, or Marines.

Find out more at 👉 https://afvbc.com/club/verwood-armed-forces-veterans-breakfast-club

18/10/2025

It's World Menopause Day 2025! This year's theme, Lifestyle Medicine, reminds us that focusing on healthy habits can significantly support our well-being through menopause and beyond. Community SWITCH offers many support resources, such as LiveWell Dorset, who can discuss your options and help you to achieve your lifestyle goals.

This World Menopause Day, we'd like to highlight the supportive resources available through our programme. Menopause pause is a natural part of ageing, typically occurring between 45 and 55, as oestrogen levels decrease.

If menopausal symptoms are impacting your daily life, remember that you’re not alone, and there is support available to help you feel your best.
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https://communityswitch.org/what-support-is-there-for-womens-health-and-wellbieng-during-menopause/