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We had a fantastic time at today’s Ferndown Wellness Event, and we’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Orchid House Surgery and their dedicated PPG for welcoming us and letting us introduce Community SWITCH. Our GPs know that feeling well often comes from connection, purpose, and community support.

We are delighted to announce the launch of our refreshed Crane Valley Primary Care Network (PCN) website. Designed with our patients and local community in mind, our updated digital space makes it easier than ever to explore the collaborative healthcare services available across our region. Stronger Together for Local Healthcare Crane Valley PCN brings together… Read more: Our PCN website has had a refresh

If you regularly look after a family member or friend, finding the right support is easier with Bridgit—a free online tool brought to you by Dorset Council. Whether you are an unpaid carer or receiving care yourself, Bridgit is designed to help you navigate daily challenges, access expert advice, and connect with local services at… Read more: Bridgit: Quick, Easy Online Support for Carers

Heading to university or leaving school this year? Eligible 17–18-year-olds and first-year residential students under 25 can now receive a free NHS MenB vaccination. Please note that these vaccinations are not provided by GP surgeries. If you are registered with a GP, you can book an appointment online at a high street pharmacy via the National Booking System.… Read more: Free NHS MenB vaccines for eligible young people

Crane Valley PCN is officially collaborating with neighbouring Wimborne and Ferndown PCN to expand our Community SWITCH programme. Because our communities naturally overlap, this partnership makes perfect sense. By joining forces, we are ensuring that no matter which of our neighbouring areas you live in, you will receive the same consistent, high-quality proactive health support.

We are raising awareness of Bowel Cancer Screening and the importance of completing your at-home test when it is sent in the post. Bowel Cancer Screening was introduced in the UK, 20 years ago and since then, it’s saved thousands of lives.  Yet nearly 1 in 3 people in England still miss out by not… Read more: Bowel screening saves lives

NHS Dorset have recently launched their new Digital Inclusion Toolkit.  It supports people and organisations to help others develop digital skills, recognises that people may have urgent needs, such as accessing services within a deadline, which can take priority over learning new skills. The Dorset Digital Inclusion Toolkit has been developed for professionals, volunteers, community organisations,… Read more: Launch of the Dorset Digital Inclusion Toolkit

We are delighted with the success of our latest collaborative event, ‘The Power of Connection: Strengthening Our Dementia Support Network.’ On Wednesday, 10th June, Crane Valley PCN’s Community SWITCH programme brought together more than 25 representatives from local community organisations, charities, support groups, and NHS professionals. The goal? To build a stronger, more connected future for dementia and… Read more: Empowering Our Community: Our ‘Power of Connection’ Dementia Event

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 Dorset Hospital Trust has shared wayfinding guidance for the top 20 locations patients visit.  Instead of looking for a department name, you will now be looking for an… Read more: Visiting Royal Bournemouth Hospital? Things have changed!

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… Read more: Changes to gluten-free food on NHS prescriptions