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Important update regarding your home phone and healthcare devices
The UK’s telephone network is changing. Between now and January 2027, most providers will move customers from old analogue landlines to a new digital system.
Why does this matter to you? If you use a landline-dependent service—such as a home phone, a telecare alarm, or a personal healthcare device—it may be affected by the switch.
We want to ensure all our patients stay connected and safe. Please take a moment to find out how it will affect you and what do you need to do on the Dorset Council website.
Find out how it will affect you and what you need to do.
Update on Asthma Care & "Blue" Inhalers
- Don't panic: Keep using your current inhalers as prescribed.
- Wait for us: We are currently reviewing our asthma registers and will contact you for your next scheduled review to discuss if a change is right for you.
Community SWITCH - a Path to Improved Health and Well-being
At The Cranborne Practice, we want to do all we can to help you with your well-being needs.
Working with our colleagues in the Crane Valley Primary Care Network we offer a groundbreaking initiative designed to enhance local people's overall health and quality of life – Community SWITCH.
We understand that a patient's health and well-being extends beyond traditional medical care. Community SWITCH goes beyond the ordinary and empowering you with additional tools and opportunities to manage your health effectively.
FINDING BOWEL CANCER EARLY MAKES IT EASIER TO TREAT
If you’re sent an NHS bowel cancer screening kit, put it by the loo. Don’t put it off.
Bungalow Refurbishment Update:
What to expect when you visit
- Limited Parking: The left side of the staff parking area (the gravel area directly outside the front of the bungalow) will be fenced off and inaccessible. This means fewer parking spaces will be available for both patients and staff. Please allow extra time for your journey or consider alternative transport if possible.
- Site Traffic: You may notice workmen’s vehicles entering via the Newtown exit. Large vehicles cannot fit under our drive-through, so this is their only point of entry.
- No Drive-Through: For the duration of the works, the drive-through will be closed. You will not be able to use it to exit the site.
Spring Covid Boosters
Nervous about your cervical screening? You're not alone.
Nurse Jocelyn (Joy) Brewin-Bland is here to make you feel at ease.
If you’ve been putting it off, you aren’t alone. We recently heard from a patient who received 10 reminder letters before coming in. She told us:
'I don't like having them done. However, I have just had it done by Nurse Jacelyn (Joy) today and just wanted to say what a pleasant experience it was. Her manner was lovely.'
Another patient shared that after a previous uncomfortable experience and a traumatic birth, Joy made her feel 'at ease, relaxed, and the test was over so quickly.'
Cervical screening isn't a test for cancer; it’s a test to prevent it by catching early cell changes. Our team, including Joy, is here to support you with kindness and patience.
Ready to book? Make an appointment using an online form here>>
Contact us by phone or email cranborne.reception@dorsetgp.nhs.uk.
Let us know if you're nervous—we’ll take extra time for you.
Update to the NHS routine childhood vaccination programme
Children under 6 are now being offered the MMRV vaccine instead of MMR as part of the NHS routine childhood vaccination programme.
This replaces the existing MMR vaccine and adds protection against chickenpox, in addition to measles, mumps, and rubella.
You don’t need to do anything — your GP will contact you when your child is due.
🔗 nhs.uk/mmrv
Page created: 13 April 2023
