
Mid Dorset Primary Care Network
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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.
Dorset
Joined August 2021
๐๏ธ August is Psoriasis Awareness Month!.Psoriasis affects 20,000+ people yearly. Watch for red patches, dry skin, thick nails & joint stiffness. Triggers include stress, smoking & vitamin deficiency. Letโs raise awareness & support ๐.#PsoriasisAwarenessMonth #PsoriasisSupport
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๐ข Weโre hiring a Social Prescriber / Care Coordinator at Puddletown Surgery!. ๐ Support patientsโ health & wellbeing.๐ค Connect to community & health services.๐
Apply by 25 Aug 2025.๐ #NHSJobs #DorsetJobs #SocialPrescribing #PrimaryCare
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๐ดโโ๏ธ Itโs Cycle to Work Day! ๐ดโโ๏ธ.Get on your bike for a healthier, greener, cheaper commute ๐ฑ๐ช.Every ride counts โ whether itโs your first or your fiftieth!. #CycleToWorkDay #LoveToRide #ActiveTravel
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๐คฑ๐ Itโs World Breastfeeding Week (1โ7 Aug)!. Breastfeeding supports babyโs health, bonding & development โ but itโs not always easy. Letโs raise awareness, offer support & celebrate every feeding journey. ๐. #WorldBreastfeedingWeek #SupportBreastfeeding #InfantHealth
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๐โฏToday is World Head and Neck Cancer Day ๐๏ธ.These cancers affect the mouth, throat & more. Early signs = sore throat, voice changes, trouble swallowing. Know the risks: smoking, alcohol, HPV. Letโs raise awareness & save lives. ๐๐ช.#WorldHeadAndNeckCancerDay #CancerAwareness
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๐โโ๏ธ Happy International Self-Care Day!. Self-care isnโt a luxury โ itโs a necessity. Take time today to rest, reflect, and recharge. ๐ฟ Walk in nature .๐งโโ๏ธ Practice mindfulness .๐ Enjoy a hobby .๐ฌ Connect with loved ones.You deserve it. ๐.#SelfCareDay #Wellness #SelfLove
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๐ 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. ๐ 116 123 (free).๐ป #TalkToUs #Samaritans #MentalHealthSupport
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๐ 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. ๐ Free with a holiday passcode for those on free school meals!. #SummerInDorset
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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!โฏ.#GBSAM
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๐ Happening today! ๐.Join us for the launch of the Dorchester Carers Nook โ a new space for carers to connect, unwind & get support. ๐.๐ Dorchester Connect Day Centre.๐ 10amโ12pm or 2pmโ4pm.Just drop in! โ๐ค.#DorchesterCarersNook #CarersSupport #DorsetCarers
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โ๏ธ Sunburn = skin damage & increased cancer risk โ even in the UK. There's no safe tan. โ
Shade 11amโ3pm.โ
Cover up.โ
Use SPF30+ & 4โ
UVA.โ
Reapply often.โ
Protect kids.Stay sun safe to protect your health. ๐ Sunscreen and sun safety - NHS.#SunSafety #SkinCancer #SPF #NHS
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๐ Celebrating International Paramedics Day with a huge thank you to our amazing Mid Dorset PCN paramedics! ๐. Your work in primary care makes a real difference every day โ weโre lucky to have you!.#ParamedicPride #PrimaryCare #MidDorsetPCN #TeamNHS
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๐ทItโs Alcohol Awareness Week ๐ท.Letโs 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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๐ฏ๏ธ National Bereaved Parents Day .๐
Thursday 3rd July.Honouring all parents whoโve lost a child โ at any age, in any circumstance. ๐ You are not alone. This yearโs theme: Together We Are Stronger. #NationalBereavedParentsDay #YouAreNotAlone
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๐ You're invited! ๐.Join us for the launch of the Dorchester Carers Nook โ a new space for carers to connect & unwind. ๐
Wed 9 July 2025.๐ 10amโ12pm & 2pmโ4pm.๐ Dorchester Connect Day Centre.No need to book โ just drop in! ๐.#CarersSupport #DorchesterEvents
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๐๏ธ July is Sarcoma Awareness Month ๐๏ธ.Sarcoma is a rare cancer that can affect anyone, anywhere in the body. โ ๏ธ Look out for painless lumps, swelling, or pain. ๐ก Early detection saves lives. #SarcomaAwareness #SarcomaMonth #CancerAwareness
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๐ข We're hiring a Project Coordinator!. Support healthcare projects across Mid Dorset PCN. โ
Admin & project support.โ
Make a real impact.๐ More info: #NHSJobs #DorsetJobs #PrimaryCare
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Today on #ArmedForcesDay, we honour those who serve and have served. ๐. We're proud to be working with @NHSDorset, @Theveteranshub, @dmws_uk & @DorsetCountyHos to improve care and support for our veteran community. More to come soon!.#Veterans #MilitaryCommunity #DMWS
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๐ฅ 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 donโt contact your practice. #NHSDorset
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๐๐ Itโs World Wellbeing Week! A chance to pause and put your wellbeing first. โจ Small steps make a big difference:.๐ง Stay hydrated.๐ถโโ๏ธ Move more.๐ฌ Talk about how you feel.#WorldWellbeingWeek #WellbeingMatters #SelfCare
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