Swanage Medical Practice - News

Trial - Diarrhoea

If you have received a text message inviting you to participate in this trial (specific group of patients only), please follow the instructions below:   Its quick and simple to do and involves downloading an app to answer a weekly ...

Making Best Use of Services

This newsletter: SMP Newsletter Making Best Use of Services Nov 24 FINAL.pdf has been produced in partnership with the Practice’s Patient Participation Group. It provides details about sources of information, advice and support on ...

RSV Vaccine for older adults

From the 1st September we will be inviting elibile patients for an RSV vaccination. What is RSV? RSV is an infectious disease of the airways and lungs. RSV infection often causes symptoms similar to a cold, ...

PPG Patient Survey 2024

The PPG have completed a follow up patient survey, using the same methodology as they used in their 2023 patient survey.   Their full report can be found here: Patient Participation Group Survey 2024 The Practice has now had an ...

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.

Poole/Bournemouth Wait times

Dear Patient, below is a link to the outpatient waiting times for the University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust (UHD), which is Poole, Bournemouth & Christchurch Hospitals.  This link is taken from their website which they keep up ...

New Campaign!!!

New Campaign Alert!! The Institute of General Practice Management (IGPM) have launched a new campaign called "Right Care First Time" Here is a link to their video which explains more.. Right Care First Time #RightCareFirstTime ...

Changes to recall system

Dear Patient, we are in the process of changing how we recall patients for their medication reviews and long term condition reviews such as Diabetes.  We are setting patients medication and long term condition reviews in line with their month ...

Diabetes Care Update

Swanage Medical Practice are working with Dorset County Hospital to ensure that patients with Type 1 diabetes are receiving appropriate offers of education and support to manage their condition.