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How to Order a Repeat Prescription Order online using your NHS account via https://access.login.nhs.uk/login or use the NHS App on your smartphone Online services via the GP practice website Written Request to GP Surgery* *We are unable to take requests via the telephone. For more information, visit: – https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/prescriptions/how-to-order-a-repeat-prescription/ A five-part support programme to help…

Students- Are your Vaccinations up to date? It is recommended that all students are up to date with the following immunisations and vaccinations, these include HPV Meningitis MMR Tetanus, Diphtheria and Polio (See links at the bottom of this page for more information about these) Walk-in clinics To help with this BU Medical Service run…

LiveWell Dorset has launched a new Smokefree Group Coaching offer. Sessions are held in accessible community venues or online, and they have a virtual coaching session scheduled for 18th December … [continue] LiveWell Dorset new Smokefree Group Coaching Offer

Take Control of Your Health: Navigating Festive Temptations and Diabetes Prevention Join Living Well Taking Control for a free webinar raising awareness about managing festive temptations and preventing type 2 … [continue] Navigating Festive Temptations & Diabetes Prevention Webinar-Tuesday 16th December at 12pm

Have your say! We want to hear what our patients think about our team, services and the care provided. Working with practices in our local Primary Care Network we are planning an event for patients on Thursday 11th December 2025 If you are interested in attending this event or want to hear more about joining…

Talbot Medical Centre are now on Facebook and Instagram! Please follow us to keep up to date with important practice news, health advice, service information and some ‘behind the scenes’ content. Click on the Facebook and Instagram logos at the bottom of the page and follow the link 😊

The new weight management ‘Tirzepatide’ medication (brand name Mounjaro®) will be available to NHS patients nationally from 23 June. In Dorset around 1,000 people currently qualify for the medication based on national eligibility criteria – but it won’t be available locally until later this year (autumn) – so please don’t contact your GP just yet…

Knowing the signs and symptoms of lung cancer could save your life. Early diagnosis saves lives. The main symptoms of lung cancer are: a cough that does not go away after 3 … [continue] Knowing the signs and symptoms of lung cancer could save your life.

Are you 75+ or have a weakened immune system? Spring COVID-19 vaccination clinics happening at Bear Cross Pharmacy on Anchor Road , BH11 9HS. until 17 June 2025. Click below to … [continue] BOOST Covid-19 vaccination clinics

Our Women’s Health website, developed locally with Dorset women, is now live 🎉 ✅Contraception ✅Mental health ✅Breast health ✅Menopause ✅HPV ✅Pelvic health These are some of the female-focused topics visitors to the new site can explore 🔍

More healthcare professionals are being recruited to work alongside GPs in general practice. Depending on your needs, you may be seen by a member of the wider practice team. Having access to a range of professionals means you receive the most appropriate care as quickly as possible.

How pharmacies can help Advice and treatment Pharmacists can give you advice on a range of conditions and suggest medicines you can buy that can help. They may also be able to offer treatment for some conditions, without you needing to see a GP: earache impetigo infected insect bites shingles sinusitis sore throat urinary tract…