Dorset General Practice Alliance

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From 31 March 2025, our maternity, neonatal and emergency gynaecology units will open at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital. The new maternity and neonatal units in the BEACH Building bring the latest amenities and exceptional care to parents in east Dorset💙 maternitymattersdorset.nhs.uk/beach/

Has your practice done an energy audit yet? 🌱 It's a great first step toward a #GreenerPractice. Learn more about energy audits and sustainable initiatives here: dorsetgpalliance.co.uk/greener. #DorsetGreenGuide

❤️ We LOVE what you do! To our amazing healthcare colleagues in general practice! 💉 Our nurses, paramedics, receptionists, digital coordinators, social prescribers, doctors, pharmacists and more. You’re all superheroes 🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️ #HealthcareHeroes #GeneralPractice

🌍 Breathe healthier air. Improve air quality with these 3 tips: 1️⃣ Don’t idle – Turn off your engine when safe. 2️⃣ Use fragrance-free, mild cleaning products. 3️⃣ Reduce home burning (log burners, coal fires, candles). #AirQuality #HealthyLiving #SustainableHealthcare

Healthcare professionals, would you recognise the signs of depression in yourself? Feeling overwhelmed or constantly low? No one is immune to depression. Recognising the signs early can make a difference. Remember, seeking help is strength. staywelldorset.nhs.uk/options/mental/ #timetotalk

GPs want the same things that you do and believe nobody should struggle to see their family doctor. General Practice is broken. Help us fix it. bma.org.uk/our-campaigns/…

Reminder to all staff: If something doesn’t feel right, don’t carry the worry of cancer. Tests could ease your mind. Until checked, you can’t rule it out. Contact your general practice surgery. NHS cancer symptoms info: nhs.uk/cancersymptoms #CancerAwareness #EarlyDetection

Cancer is deeply personal, and so are your stories. Whether you’re a person living with cancer, caregiver, or advocate, your experience matters. Share it and become part of a powerful movement to improve cancer care. #WorldCancerDay #UnitedByUnique @worldcancerday

Weekly Wellbeing: 🌧️ Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is more common during darker months. 💬 Reach out if you need support Watch for some selfcare advice: youtube.com/shorts/CabHEbV… #MentalHealth #HealthcareProfessionals

📣 Help us spread the word about Poole North PCN’s event in Canford Heath. 📅 4th Feb, 11am-2pm 📍 The Hub On the Heath, Canford Heath 🌟 Free advice, a warm meal, raffle prizes & winter goody bags! Let’s help pensioners in the local community 💙 #CanfordHeatth @poolenorthPCN

“It was so helpful to just walk in—I’d never have got round to booking.” 🗨️ Last week, practice staff from @PooleNorthPCN took BP checks to pubs in Corfe Mullen & Canford Heath. One even asked us to come back to bring his colleagues! 👏 Great work team #InnovationInHealth

Today, we honour #HolocaustMemorialDay and remember all those affected by the Holocaust. Let’s stand together against hate and continue to promote kindness, tolerance, and inclusivity. #NeverForget @HMD_UK

Need a break to unwind? 🌴 This video guides you through managing stress and anxiety, taking you to your favourite relaxing spot. To our general practice colleagues, take a moment for yourself. Start here: youtu.be/3cXGt2d1RyQ?si… #Healthcare #Wellbeing #SelfCare #MentalHealth

@rpharms Thanks @BBCMorningLive esp Jake, @professorgreen for helping us explain the complexity of #polypharmacy + need for medication review @WMC_GP @DorsetGPA @rpharms @rcgp @lucypgeridoc @HIWessex @PrescQIPP @MrGPrestwich @pcpa_org @cppeengland @stokemacca @NHSDorset #deprescribing

Spread the word! Confusion about when to see a GP or what to manage at home? Stay Well Dorset has you covered. ✔️ staywelldorset.nhs.uk Signpost people to this webpage to find reliable health advice and stay on top of health this winter. 🩺 #StayWellDorset #WinterHealth

🎉 Wow, what a response! Thank you for sharing our self-care survey 📝 The survey is now closed, but we’ll share insights soon via our webpage and socials: dorsetgpalliance.co.uk. #SelfCare #Healthcare #Wellbeing

Happy #CheeseLoversDay! 🧀 Not loving the heartburn or indigestion? A reminder to our fellow healthcare professionals: let’s ensure people know their local pharmacy can help keep discomfort at bay. staywelldorset.nhs.uk #selfcare #PrimaryCare #PharmacyFirst

Survey closing Monday. Last chance to share your thoughts! Help shape self care support in Poole, Bournemouth and across all of Dorset by taking 5 minutes to tell us what you think 👉 forms.office.com/e/kNfEsXWEpp #SelfCare hashtag#Dorset hashtag#HealthMatters