Starting Saturday 4th October, we’ll be offering both flu and COVID vaccines at Verwood Surgery.

• Patients will receive a text message with a link to book.
• If you don’t have a smartphone, we’ll contact you directly — or call us once you receive your text.
• Additional clinic on Saturday 11th October — and more may follow if needed!

Let’s stay protected this winter. Look out for your text!

For more information on what you can do to help yourself stay well in winter and vaccine eligibility, please follow this link to the NHS Winter vaccinations and winter health web page>>

Verwood Surgery will soon be inviting patients who are overdue for their routine cervical screening. 

We understand that life gets busy, and it’s easy to put things off—especially when they feel unfamiliar or uncomfortable. That’s why we’re making it easier and more relaxed than ever to attend. We’re holding special cervical screening clinics on Saturdays, starting Saturday 31st May, with our experienced and friendly Practice Nurses. These clinics will take place when the surgery is quieter, helping to create a more private and calming environment.

Cervical screening checks for early cell changes in the cervix that could lead to cancer. Detecting these changes early means they can be treated before they become more serious. It’s recommended for all women and people with a cervix aged 25 to 64—even if you’re feeling well and have no symptoms.

If you’ve been feeling unsure or nervous, you're not alone.  We’re here to support you.  We offer a short questionnaire you can fill in before your appointment to let us know how we can make the experience more comfortable for you—whether that’s needing more time, privacy, or a chance to ask questions.

Follow this link to download the Cervical Screening Questionnaire>>

Visit the NHS website here>> for more information about cervical screening and why it's important. 

Or view this guide to understanding cervical screening>>

A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to share their views on local pharmacy services in our recent survey!  We received over 900 responses, and your feedback is invaluable in helping shape how pharmacies meet the needs of our community.

You can download and view the results here >>

Your voice matters, and we appreciate your support!

Thank you,

We are excited to announce that we will soon be upgrading our telephone system to provide you with a more efficient and seamless experience when contacting Verwood Surgery.  This improvement will help us manage your calls more effectively, reduce waiting times, and ensure you can easily reach the right member of our team.

What Does This Mean for You?

Our new system will offer:

• Faster and more efficient call handling
• Reduced waiting times
• Easier access to the right staff and services

When Will the Upgrade Happen?

The new system will be installed on Thursday, 23^rd January 2025.

We are committed to making this transition as smooth as possible, and our telephone engineers will work hard to keep any interruptions to a minimum.

We are confident this upgrade will improve your experience when contacting our Surgery.  However, should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.  Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

The UK will become the first country in the world to roll out a national vaccination programme against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), protecting infants & older people from becoming seriously ill. RSV accounts for 39,000 hospitalisations each year.

Whooping cough cases have been rising in England. We recommend getting the whooping cough vaccine to help protect you and your baby. It's safe and effective and will provide important protection for your newborn in its first months.
Please contact us to let us know if you have any questions or if you'd like to schedule an appointment.

We’re delighted to announce the launch of our brand new website. 

This digital platform has been developed with our patients in mind, and we have tried to make it user-friendly and accessible for everyone, whether you’re tech-savvy or just getting started with online platforms.  We have aimed to provide our patients with clear and concise access to services and information they require in an easy and convenient format.

Find our more on the Access to our Services web page by following this link>>

Did you know that approximately 1.6 million medicine items are wasted unnecessarily in Dorset every year?  We are asking our patients for help to reduce this.

We know it is getting very hard to access GP services across the UK. We are working beyond capacity, but we can improve how you can access our services to get the care you need.

From November 2023 all patients in our network who are over 16 will be able to view notes and health records.  This includes notes from GP surgery appointments, test results, medications and letters we receive from hospitals.  These can be viewed online via the NHS App, NHS website, SystmOnline or the Airmid app.    For more details, please visit the Crane Valley PCN information page here>>

If you do not want your record to be available online, please speak with the Reception or Patient Services team at your surgery.

This means that as part of the health commitments of the Armed Forces Covenant, we have a  dedicated clinician who has specialist knowledge of military-related health conditions and veteran-specific services. this is important in helping ex-forces to get the best care and treatment.

If you are ex-forces, please let your GP know to help ensure you are getting the best possible care.

Find out more on our Armed Services Veteran Friendly page by following this link>>