Dorset General Practice Alliance

Celebrating the Queen’s Nurses in Dorset. Being a Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing (QN) means a nurse commits to the highest standards of patient-centred care, lifelong learning and leadership in the community.
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We are proud to present the award-winning Weymouth & Portland Frailty Team, winners of the Working Collaboratively Towards the Future, at the South West Chief Nursing Officer Community and Primary Care Nursing Awards 2025.

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We help to ensure that general practice is represented in Dorset’s health and care system.
Our short film for the recent NHS Dorset ICB board meeting showed some of the work happening in general practice. See the full video here: buff.ly/hOZHw7y

Care coordinators are the link that helps patients stay connected with the right care and support. Behind every appointment is a skilled team working together. That's GPs, nurses, pharmacists, healthcare assistants and many more. staywelldorset.nhs.uk/options/primary

Did you know? Across Dorset, there were almost half a million GP appointments in Sept. Many involved the expert support of practice-based pharmacists.

They help patients understand their medicines, review prescriptions and free up GP time for more complex care. staywelldorset.nhs.uk/options/primary

A huge well done to everyone at The Blandford Group Practice for achieving an Outstanding rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) . This is a rating given to only 5% of general practices nationally. theblandfordgrouppractice.co.uk/how-are-we-doing/

In September, over 495,000 appointments took place across Dorset general practices.

Behind every appointment is a skilled team working together. That's nurses, pharmacists, healthcare assistants and many more. staywelldorset.nhs.uk/options/primary

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Discover the vital roles of allied health professionals like physiotherapists and paramedics in general practice. Watch our video youtu.be/ZrsHNIo-YNM to see how they collaborate with GPs, nurses, and wellbeing teams to provide effective patient care across Dorset and beyond. #AHPDay2025

This #AHPDay, we're honoring the Allied Health Professionals in Dorset's general practices. Your appointment not with a GP? No worries, it could be with someone like Gemma, an advanced paramedic practitioner ready to help. Learn more about their roles: staywelldorset.nhs.uk/options/prim...

If you're dealing with back pain, joint problems or stiffness, you might not need to see a GP first. staywelldorset.nhs.uk/options/prim...

You don’t have to face your worries alone. Support is here, through your GP surgery.

Tom is the Wellbeing Team Manager at Abbey View Medical Centre in Shaftesbury.

Find out more about the different roles in your surgery and how they can help you:

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You might meet different healthcare professionals at your surgery. They all work together as one team to support your care, so you get the right help as quickly as possible.

Not sure who to see? That’s OK, we’re here to guide you.

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Crane Valley PCN united over 20 local groups to tackle loneliness and ensure no one in our community feels alone — Dorset General Practice Alliance SPRING SUMMIT 2024 - LET\u2019S FOCUS ON WORKPLACE CULTURE & THE WORKFORCE - 1st MAY 2024

No one should feel alone. At the beginning of the month, Crane Valley PCN led by Cranborne Practice, held its first event to tackle loneliness in our communities.

Read more about this brilliant work here: www.dorsetgpalliance.co.uk/news/craneva...

Look out for our new campaign launching this week and help us share this message.
At your local surgery, you’ll find a whole team of people working to get you the right care at the right time. That includes pharmacists, social prescribers, and more. staywelldorset.nhs.uk/options/prim...

The Alliance was proud to be part of NHS Dorset’s Annual General Meeting today. We were there to showcase the fantastic work happening in general practice across Dorset.

Thanks to NHS Dorset for bringing partners together today, with a shared ambition for better health and wellbeing.

The Alliance don't speak for general practice. The Alliance amplifies the voice of general practice where it matters.

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Integrated Neighbourhood Teams are here, and Dorset is leading the way, with joined-up, community-first care.
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We started with a summit. Now we’re shaping the future of general practice — with actions, not just words.

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Who are we? We’re the voice of 68 general practices across Dorset, working together to improve care for 800,000+ patients. 💬
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Blandford drop-in cervical screening clinic returns for Cervical Screening Awareness Week After the success of last year’s walk-in cervical screening clinic in Blandford, where 43 tests took place and many more were booked, Blandford Group Practice will be running another drop-in clinic…

Well done Blandford Group Practice for your exceptional dedication during Cervical Screening Awareness Week. They are hosting a drop-in cervical screening session on June 21st from 8:30 am to 12 noon for their patients due a screening appointment.

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Burnout, stress, and pressure are genuine concerns, and we've listened to past staff surveys. The Alliance has taken action by offering resilience training for Dorset general practice. Participate in the current staff survey to help shape our actions. Your input truly matters! #WorkplaceWellbeing

"To every general practice nurse, thank you for your care, your hard work and your leadership. You make a difference every day," is the message from our amazing nurse lead Clare Mechen.

Clare has been a nurse for nearly 35 years and works now in practice as well as with us at the Alliance.

The general practice Staff Experience Survey is now live and open until 31 May.

It’s quick. It’s anonymous. And it genuinely makes a difference.

Check your inbox for the link or DM us if you haven’t received it.

Since March, The Cranborne Practice has been transforming a hidden spot into a tranquil oasis with fragrant herbs, vibrant blooms and a picnic area funded by generous past donations. Find out where this hidden spot is... More info at: communityswitch.org/communitygar...

Most people prefer handling minor ailments themselves but appreciate guidance and confirmation from their surgery. Our latest self-care survey told us this and much more. Discover more about the insights and future steps: www.dorsetgpalliance.co.uk/news/self-ca... #SelfCare

April is Stress Awareness Month, a reminder of the importance of self-care. Stress can impacts our health and our work. Prioritise your mental well-being, take breaks and stay connected. Self-care is essential. #MentalHealth #SelfCare

Dorset general practice surgeries going greener to boost health and cut emissions — Dorset General Practice Alliance General practice surgeries across the county are stepping up their efforts to go green. They are making eco-friendly changes that support the environment, reduce costs, and promote better health for…

You might not expect your general practice surgery to be part of the climate solution — but across Dorset, they are. Take a look at what’s happening across Dorset:

Celebrating our dedicated colleagues in Dorset's general practices who make healthcare more accessible and personal. From nurses to pharmacists, receptionists to social prescribers, each role helps people to get the care they need. #WorldHealthDay #MyHealthMyRight

Self-care survey – What you told us and what happens next — Dorset General Practice Alliance Between November 2024 and January 2025, 2,485 people across Dorset took the time to share their thoughts in our self-care survey. The self-care survey was to help us understand how confident people…

Discover what you shared about self-care and the next steps. We appreciate everyone who participated in our self-care survey. Learn more here: www.dorsetgpalliance.co.uk/news/self-ca...

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Blackmore Vale launches health event series in response to patient feedback — Dorset General Practice Alliance The Blackmore Vale Partnership GP Practice, in conjunction with the Patient Participation Group (PPG) is holding a series of Health Events over the next 6 months to help patients in a variety of…

Blackmore Vale is turning patient feedback into action. In response to requests for better insight into serious illness signs, they've initiated a Health Event Series with their PPG. The first session was a full house.