Practice News

Early flu wave could lead to ‘long and drawn out’ Winter for NHS

The flu season has hit the NHS more than a month earlier than usual, with cases three times higher than […]

Flu and Covid Season 2025–2026: Patient Information

Booking Information For more information or to check your eligibility, please visit nhs.uk/getvaccine or speak to our reception team. Updated 13th October 2025 We have been advised that some pharmacists are now offering private COVID vaccinations, which […]

GP Collective Action within Dorset ICB

GP Collective Action within Dorset ICB We are writing to you to let you know about changes to your practice […]

Important Update: Blood Test Appointments

We’re very sorry to let patients know that, due to unexpected staff shortages, we are currently without a phlebotomist and […]

Only Order What You Need

Last year, patients across Dorset helped prevent 65,000 medicines from being wasted—just by only ordering what they needed. Let’s do […]

New Weight Management Medication

GP practices in Dorset (including Highcliffe Medical Centre) are not yet set up to provide the new weight management medication, […]

Staying Healthy During Ramadan 2025

Private weight loss surgery /Bariatric surgery

As per local guidelines set by our ICB, patients who choose to go abroad or seek private weight loss surgery […]

Stay Warm and Healthy This Winter

Cold weather can have a big impact on our health, especially for people who are older, living on a low […]

Are you currently living with Type 2 Diabetes?

Would you like to be supported to lead a more active, healthy lifestyle? Ask your GP or Practice Nurse to […]