Bournemouth East Collaborative PCN

02/09/2026

Join us for the return of our annual PCN Frailty Conference on Friday 13th November 2026.

Purchase your tickets now 🎟

Bournemouth East Collaborative Primary Care Network is proud to host its third Conference in November 2026.

09/07/2026

The hot weather is set to continue this week. 🔆

If you're supporting a person with dementia, our hot weather checklist is a handy guide to help you through the warmer days. Small, practical steps can make a big difference in helping someone stay safe and comfortable.

Save this post for when you need it, or share it with someone who might find it useful. 💙

09/07/2026

The yellow heat-health alert for the South West runs until 8pm on Saturday 11 July.

Look out for the signs of heat-related illness in yourself and others:
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• Feeling dizzy, weak, sick or very thirsty? It could be heat exhaustion. Move somewhere cool, drink fluids and try to lower your body temperature.
• Painful muscle cramps? Rest straight away in a cool place and drink plenty of fluids. Seek medical advice if symptoms continue.
• A high temperature, confusion, fast breathing, skin that is no longer sweating or seizures could be heatstroke—a medical emergency. Call 999, place the person in the recovery position and try to cool them down.

02/07/2026

Bowel Cancer Screening requires a tiny bit of poo to help detect cancer early, when it is easiest to treat. If you are aged 50-74, you will receive an at-home test in the post. Please don’t ignore it, it could be lifesaving for you. Find out more: cancermatterswessex.nhs.uk/screeni ng-for-bowel-cancer

23/06/2026

23/06/2026

23/06/2026

🔴⚠️ A Red Heat-Health Alert has been issued across the Midlands and southern England until 25 June. This is the highest level of alert and indicates a risk to everyone's health, not just vulnerable groups. Northern England is under an Amber alert.
For further information, visit the data dashboard:
🔗 https://ukhsa-dashboard.data.gov.uk/weather-health-alerts/heat?type=heat

23/06/2026

The HPV vaccine is saving lives.

New research by Queen Mary University of London and Cancer Research UK shows deaths have fallen sharply since school-age girls began being offered it in 2008, and around 200 lives have been saved in England so far thanks to the vaccine.

The vaccine protects against high-risk HPV, a virus that can lead to cervical cancer and some other cancers.

Both girls and boys can get protection from high-risk HPV by having the HPV vaccination in their teenage years. It not only protects against cervical cancer, but other types of cancer too.

You can help protect your child by giving consent for them to have their vaccination when invited.

And remember: cervical screening is still important, even if you’ve had the HPV vaccine.

Learn more: https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/2026/06/18/new-data-shows-the-hpv-vaccine-is-saving-lives-from-cervical-cancer/

23/06/2026

A red heat-health alert has been issued across parts of England until 25 June. This is the highest level of alert and indicates a risk to everyone's health, not just vulnerable groups.

Learn more about how to stay safe in hot weather.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/heatwave-how-to-cope-in-hot-weather/

16/06/2026

It’s Men’s health week from the 15th-21st June 2026!

Stress isn’t a weakness - it’s part of life. We should not be afraid or embarrassed to talk about it.
Whether it’s work, family, or just life piling up, talking helps. This Men’s Health Week, check in with a mate.
LiveWell Dorset’s Steve offers some guidance on how to start that conversation: https://www.livewelldorset.co.uk/articles/mens-health/
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