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Mid Dorset Primary Care Network

@middorsetpcn

Mid Dorset Primary Care Network is a PCN made up of nine GP practices in the Dorchester area of Dorset, covering approximately 49,000 patients.

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Join us for the Mid Dorset PCN Community Drop-In! ๐ŸŽ‰ ๐Ÿ“… 22nd Jan โฐ 10am-12pm ๐Ÿ“ Dorchester Library Featuring: Dorset Mental Health Forum, Help & Care Coaches, Citizens Advice, DCH, & Carers Support Dorset. Don't miss it! ๐Ÿ’ฌโœจ #CommunitySupport #MidDorsetPCN

Join us for the Mid Dorset PCN Community Drop-In! ๐ŸŽ‰

๐Ÿ“… 22nd Jan
โฐ 10am-12pm
๐Ÿ“ Dorchester Library
Featuring: Dorset Mental Health Forum, Help & Care Coaches, Citizens Advice, DCH, & Carers Support Dorset.
Don't miss it! ๐Ÿ’ฌโœจ

#CommunitySupport #MidDorsetPCN
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๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€โš•๏ธ Cervical screening has changed! ๐Ÿฆ  We now know HPV causes most cervical cancers. ๐Ÿ’‰ The HPV vaccine helps protect young people. โœ… Low risk? Youโ€™ll be invited every 5 years. โœ… Had HPV? Youโ€™ll be checked more often. eveappeal.org.uk/news/cervical-โ€ฆ #CervicalScreening #HPV #WomensHealth

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€โš•๏ธ Cervical screening has changed!
๐Ÿฆ  We now know HPV causes most cervical cancers.
๐Ÿ’‰ The HPV vaccine helps protect young people.
โœ… Low risk? Youโ€™ll be invited every 5 years.
โœ… Had HPV? Youโ€™ll be checked more often.
eveappeal.org.uk/news/cervical-โ€ฆ
#CervicalScreening #HPV #WomensHealth
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๐Ÿ“ฑ Cervical screening messages are going digital! Using NHS Notify + NHS App for faster, clearer updates. โœ… Quicker results โœ… 28 languages coming soon โœ… More accessible โœ… Fewer lost letters A step toward a modern, person-centred service. eveappeal.org.uk/news/cervical-โ€ฆ

๐Ÿ“ฑ Cervical screening messages are going digital!
Using NHS Notify + NHS App for faster, clearer updates.
โœ… Quicker results
โœ… 28 languages coming soon
โœ… More accessible
โœ… Fewer lost letters
A step toward a modern, person-centred service.
eveappeal.org.uk/news/cervical-โ€ฆ
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๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’š Itโ€™s World Wellbeing Week! A chance to pause and put your wellbeing first. โœจ Small steps make a big difference: ๐Ÿ’ง Stay hydrated ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ Move more ๐Ÿ’ฌ Talk about how you feel #WorldWellbeingWeek #WellbeingMatters #SelfCare

๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’š Itโ€™s World Wellbeing Week! A chance to pause and put your wellbeing first.

โœจ Small steps make a big difference:
๐Ÿ’ง Stay hydrated
๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ Move more
๐Ÿ’ฌ Talk about how you feel
#WorldWellbeingWeek #WellbeingMatters #SelfCare
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๐Ÿฅ Tirzepatide (Mounjaroยฎ) for weight management will be available nationally from 23 June โ€” but not in Dorset until autumn. Around 1,000 people locally may qualify, but GPs can't prescribe it yet. Please donโ€™t contact your practice. nhsdorset.nhs.uk/.../medicines/โ€ฆ #NHSDorset

๐Ÿฅ Tirzepatide (Mounjaroยฎ) for weight management will be available nationally from 23 June โ€” but not in Dorset until autumn.
Around 1,000 people locally may qualify, but GPs can't prescribe it yet. Please donโ€™t contact your practice.
nhsdorset.nhs.uk/.../medicines/โ€ฆ
#NHSDorset
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Today on #ArmedForcesDay, we honour those who serve and have served. ๐Ÿ’™ We're proud to be working with NHS Dorset, TheVeteransHubWeymth, @dmws_uk & @DorsetCountyHos to improve care and support for our veteran community. More to come soon! #Veterans #MilitaryCommunity #DMWS

Today on #ArmedForcesDay, we honour those who serve and have served. ๐Ÿ’™

We're proud to be working with <a href="/NHSDorset/">NHS Dorset</a>, <a href="/Theveteranshub/">TheVeteransHubWeymth</a>, @dmws_uk &amp; @DorsetCountyHos to improve care and support for our veteran community. More to come soon!
#Veterans #MilitaryCommunity #DMWS
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๐Ÿ“ข We're hiring a Project Coordinator! Support healthcare projects across Mid Dorset PCN. โœ… Admin & project support โœ… Make a real impact ๐Ÿ”— More info: beta.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobaโ€ฆ #NHSJobs #DorsetJobs #PrimaryCare

๐Ÿ“ข We're hiring a Project Coordinator!

Support healthcare projects across Mid Dorset PCN.

โœ… Admin &amp; project support
โœ… Make a real impact
๐Ÿ”— More info: beta.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobaโ€ฆ
#NHSJobs #DorsetJobs #PrimaryCare
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๐ŸŽ—๏ธ July is Sarcoma Awareness Month ๐ŸŽ—๏ธ Sarcoma is a rare cancer that can affect anyone, anywhere in the body. โš ๏ธ Look out for painless lumps, swelling, or pain. ๐Ÿ’ก Early detection saves lives. #SarcomaAwareness #SarcomaMonth #CancerAwareness

๐ŸŽ—๏ธ July is Sarcoma Awareness Month ๐ŸŽ—๏ธ
Sarcoma is a rare cancer that can affect anyone, anywhere in the body.
โš ๏ธ Look out for painless lumps, swelling, or pain.
 ๐Ÿ’ก Early detection saves lives.
#SarcomaAwareness #SarcomaMonth #CancerAwareness
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๐ŸŒŸ You're invited! ๐ŸŒŸ Join us for the launch of the Dorchester Carers Nook โ€” a new space for carers to connect & unwind. ๐Ÿ“… Wed 9 July 2025 ๐Ÿ•™ 10amโ€“12pm & 2pmโ€“4pm ๐Ÿ“ Dorchester Connect Day Centre No need to book โ€” just drop in! ๐Ÿ’™ #CarersSupport #DorchesterEvents

๐ŸŒŸ You're invited! ๐ŸŒŸ
Join us for the launch of the Dorchester Carers Nook โ€” a new space for carers to connect &amp; unwind.
๐Ÿ“… Wed 9 July 2025
๐Ÿ•™ 10amโ€“12pm &amp; 2pmโ€“4pm
๐Ÿ“ Dorchester Connect Day Centre
No need to book โ€” just drop in! ๐Ÿ’™
#CarersSupport #DorchesterEvents
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๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ National Bereaved Parents Day ๐Ÿ“… Thursday 3rd July Honouring all parents whoโ€™ve lost a child โ€” at any age, in any circumstance. ๐Ÿ’› You are not alone. This yearโ€™s theme: Together We Are Stronger #NationalBereavedParentsDay #YouAreNotAlone

๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ National Bereaved Parents Day 
๐Ÿ“… Thursday 3rd July
Honouring all parents whoโ€™ve lost a child โ€” at any age, in any circumstance.

๐Ÿ’› You are not alone. 
This yearโ€™s theme: Together We Are Stronger

#NationalBereavedParentsDay #YouAreNotAlone
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๐ŸทItโ€™s Alcohol Awareness Week ๐Ÿท Letโ€™s talk about how work and alcohol are linked โ€” stress, long hours, and pressure to drink at socials can all take a toll. This week, start the convo, spot the signs, and take small steps for better health. #AlcoholAwarenessWeek #WellbeingAtWork

๐ŸทItโ€™s Alcohol Awareness Week ๐Ÿท
Letโ€™s talk about how work and alcohol are linked โ€” stress, long hours, and pressure to drink at socials can all take a toll.
This week, start the convo, spot the signs, and take small steps for better health.
#AlcoholAwarenessWeek #WellbeingAtWork
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๐Ÿš‘ Celebrating International Paramedics Day with a huge thank you to our amazing Mid Dorset PCN paramedics! ๐Ÿ’™ Your work in primary care makes a real difference every day โ€” weโ€™re lucky to have you! #ParamedicPride #PrimaryCare #MidDorsetPCN #TeamNHS

๐Ÿš‘ Celebrating International Paramedics Day with a huge thank you to our amazing Mid Dorset PCN paramedics! ๐Ÿ’™

Your work in primary care makes a real difference every day โ€” weโ€™re lucky to have you!
#ParamedicPride #PrimaryCare #MidDorsetPCN #TeamNHS
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โ˜€๏ธ Sunburn = skin damage & increased cancer risk โ€” even in the UK. There's no safe tan. โœ… Shade 11amโ€“3pm โœ… Cover up โœ… Use SPF30+ & 4โ˜… UVA โœ… Reapply often โœ… Protect kids Stay sun safe to protect your health. ๐Ÿ”— Sunscreen and sun safety - NHS #SunSafety #SkinCancer #SPF #NHS

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๐ŸŒŸ Happening today! ๐ŸŒŸ Join us for the launch of the Dorchester Carers Nook โ€“ a new space for carers to connect, unwind & get support. ๐Ÿ’™ ๐Ÿ“ Dorchester Connect Day Centre ๐Ÿ•™ 10amโ€“12pm or 2pmโ€“4pm Just drop in! โ˜•๐Ÿค #DorchesterCarersNook #CarersSupport #DorsetCarers

๐ŸŒŸ Happening today! ๐ŸŒŸ
Join us for the launch of the Dorchester Carers Nook โ€“ a new space for carers to connect, unwind &amp; get support. ๐Ÿ’™
๐Ÿ“ Dorchester Connect Day Centre
๐Ÿ•™ 10amโ€“12pm or 2pmโ€“4pm
Just drop in! โ˜•๐Ÿค
#DorchesterCarersNook #CarersSupport #DorsetCarers
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July is #GroupBStrep Awareness Month! Not all babies exposed to GBS become infected, but for those who do, the results can be devasting. Spread awareness and help protect babies worldwide!โ€ฏgbs-info.orgโ€ฏ #GBSAM

July is #GroupBStrep Awareness Month! Not all babies exposed to GBS become infected, but for those who do, the results can be devasting. Spread awareness and help protect babies worldwide!โ€ฏgbs-info.orgโ€ฏ
#GBSAM
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๐ŸŒž Summer in Dorset is back! Fun, active, and affordable holiday activities for school-aged children across Dorset โ€” including nutritious meals and inclusive options for children with SEND. ๐ŸŽ‰ Free with a holiday passcode for those on free school meals! #SummerInDorset

๐ŸŒž Summer in Dorset is back!

Fun, active, and affordable holiday activities for school-aged children across Dorset โ€” including nutritious meals and inclusive options for children with SEND.

๐ŸŽ‰ Free with a holiday passcode for those on free school meals!

#SummerInDorset
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๐Ÿ’š This July we're supporting Samaritans to remind everyone they're here 24/7 to listen โ€” no judgement, no pressure. Every 10 secs, someone reaches out. No issue is too big or small. ๐Ÿ“ž 116 123 (free) ๐Ÿ’ป samaritans.org #TalkToUs #Samaritans #MentalHealthSupport

๐Ÿ’š This July we're supporting <a href="/samaritans/">Samaritans</a> to remind everyone they're here 24/7 to listen โ€” no judgement, no pressure.

Every 10 secs, someone reaches out. No issue is too big or small.

๐Ÿ“ž 116 123 (free)
๐Ÿ’ป samaritans.org
#TalkToUs #Samaritans #MentalHealthSupport
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๐Ÿ’†โ€โ™€๏ธ Happy International Self-Care Day! Self-care isnโ€™t a luxury โ€” itโ€™s a necessity. Take time today to rest, reflect, and recharge. ๐ŸŒฟ Walk in nature ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ Practice mindfulness ๐Ÿ“š Enjoy a hobby ๐Ÿ’ฌ Connect with loved ones You deserve it. ๐Ÿ’› #SelfCareDay #Wellness #SelfLove

๐Ÿ’†โ€โ™€๏ธ Happy International Self-Care Day!

Self-care isnโ€™t a luxury โ€” itโ€™s a necessity. Take time today to rest, reflect, and recharge.

๐ŸŒฟ Walk in nature 
๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ Practice mindfulness 
๐Ÿ“š Enjoy a hobby 
๐Ÿ’ฌ Connect with loved ones
You deserve it. ๐Ÿ’›
#SelfCareDay #Wellness #SelfLove
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๐ŸŒโ€ฏToday is World Head and Neck Cancer Day ๐ŸŽ—๏ธ These cancers affect the mouth, throat & more. Early signs = sore throat, voice changes, trouble swallowing. Know the risks: smoking, alcohol, HPV. Letโ€™s raise awareness & save lives. ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’ช #WorldHeadAndNeckCancerDay #CancerAwareness

๐ŸŒโ€ฏToday is World Head and Neck Cancer Day ๐ŸŽ—๏ธ
These cancers affect the mouth, throat &amp; more.
Early signs = sore throat, voice changes, trouble swallowing.
Know the risks: smoking, alcohol, HPV.
Letโ€™s raise awareness &amp; save lives. ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’ช
#WorldHeadAndNeckCancerDay #CancerAwareness
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๐Ÿคฑ๐ŸŒ Itโ€™s World Breastfeeding Week (1โ€“7 Aug)! Breastfeeding supports babyโ€™s health, bonding & development โ€” but itโ€™s not always easy. Letโ€™s raise awareness, offer support & celebrate every feeding journey. ๐Ÿ’› #WorldBreastfeedingWeek #SupportBreastfeeding #InfantHealth

๐Ÿคฑ๐ŸŒ Itโ€™s World Breastfeeding Week (1โ€“7 Aug)!

Breastfeeding supports babyโ€™s health, bonding &amp; development โ€” but itโ€™s not always easy.

Letโ€™s raise awareness, offer support &amp; celebrate every feeding journey. ๐Ÿ’›

#WorldBreastfeedingWeek #SupportBreastfeeding #InfantHealth