Swanage Medical Practice - News

The Welcome Lounge - NEW!!

Welcome to the Welcome Lounge! It’s a warm and friendly space where you can drop in, have a chat, and get support to find wellbeing services that are right for you.​​

Easter Bank Holiday Opening

Swanage Medical Practice will be closed on Friday 18th April to Monday 21st April.

NHS Dorset Apps Library

NHS Dorset have launched an App library which has been created by ORCHA (the Organisation for the Review of Care and Health Apps).

Bowel Screening Campaign

The bowel cancer screening programme now includes everyone over the age of 50 across the South West of England.

Your Health, Your Power

Learn how to reduce Cancer and Type 2 Diabetes risks - one step at a time

Trial - Diarrhoea

Instructions if you have received a text message inviting you to participate in this trial (specific group of patients only)

Making Best Use of Services

This newsletter has been produced in partnership with the Practice’s Patient Participation Group.

RSV Vaccine for older adults

From the 1st September we will be inviting eligible patients for an RSV vaccination.

PPG Patient Survey 2024

Many thanks to our PPG for taking the time to organise this survey, collating the results, issuing the final report and making recommendations for change.

Over The Counter Medication

In line with NHS England recommendations, NHS Dorset has asked GP teams to stop prescribing medicine and treatment for 35 minor conditions listed on this page. This allows GPs to focus on caring for people who have more complex needs.