Poole North PCN

03/09/2026

🎗️ Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

September is Month, an international campaign held annually to raise awareness and support for children and young people affected by cancer.

Childhood cancer is rare, and many of the symptoms can be caused by more common childhood illnesses. However, if you notice persistent or unusual changes in your child’s health, it’s important to seek medical advice.

Symptoms that may warrant a check-up can include:
• Unexplained or persistent tiredness
• Unusual lumps or swelling
• Unexplained bruising or bleeding
• Persistent headaches or vomiting
• Unexplained weight loss or loss of appetite
• Ongoing pain
• Changes in vision or balance
• Recurrent or persistent infections

💛 Trust your instincts. If something about your child’s health concerns you or symptoms persist, please speak to your GP.

Today, we’re showing our support for children and families affected by cancer and helping to spread awareness. 🎗️

27/08/2026

24/08/2026

🌿 Free 10 week dementia information course

We are sharing this on behalf of PramaLife and Oakley Friends.
Are you caring for someone with dementia?

PramaLife and Oakley Friends are running a FREE 10 week dementia information course, beginning on Tuesday 9 September.

The course runs one morning per week and is designed to give carers useful information, practical advice and support.

📍 Venue:
Canford Magna Centre
Oakley Lane
BH21 3AF

💷 Cost:
Free

The course will cover a range of topics, including:
• Medical aspects of dementia
• Dementia awareness
• Continence nurse support
• Social services
• Occupational therapy
• Benefits and legal advice
• Alertline
• Memory assessment
• Care and support
• Aids and adaptations

There are also Friendly Support meetings held on the last Wednesday of every month, from 10:30am to 12 noon, at Canford Magna Centre.

To book your place or find out more, please contact:
Keith Gubbins
Project Coordinator
📧 [email protected]
📞 07999 402 114
📞 01202 804 914

14/08/2026

A big thank you to the wonderful residents and team at The Potteries Care Home (Care UK) who kindly invited some of our Carers Leads to lunch last week.

It was lovely to spend time together and hear more about the experiences of residents living with dementia.

The lunch and tables were beautifully prepared and hosted by the residents. We really appreciated the warm welcome and hospitality.

We’re proud to work alongside our local care homes to support people living with dementia and help promote their health, wellbeing.

Thank you for having us — we look forward to seeing you again soon!

12/08/2026

The solar eclipse will be visible across the South West this evening 🌔

Ordinary sunglasses - no matter how dark - allow harmful solar radiation to reach the retina and should not be used to view an eclipse.

If you want to use eclipse glasses make sure they are genuine with specially designed filters that meet the international safety standard.

https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/07/23/how-to-watch-the-solar-eclipse-safely-this-summer/

11/08/2026

An amber heat-health alert is in place across the South West from today until 14 August.

During an amber alert, hot weather can put more people’s health at risk – not just those who are usually more vulnerable.

Older people, young children and people with existing health conditions may be particularly at risk.

Take extra care and look out for others who may struggle in the heat.

Find tips on how to stay cool: https://www.nhs.uk/.../heatwave-how-to-cope-in-hot-weather/

06/08/2026

💖 Breastfeeding Awareness Week 💖

The theme for 2026 is:

'Breastfeeding for a sustainable start in life: strengthen what works.'

This Breastfeeding Awareness Week, we celebrate the incredible benefits of breastfeeding for both babies and mothers. Breast milk provides the perfect nutrition, strengthens immunity, supports healthy growth and development, and creates a lifelong bond between mother and child.

Let's work together to create a community where every breastfeeding journey is supported with kindness, encouragement, and understanding.

https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-breastfeeding-week/2026

💕 Support. Educate. Encourage.

29/07/2026

🌞 Heat-Health Alert: 29th & 30th July 🌞

Amber and Yellow Heat-Health Alerts have been issued across parts of England for Wednesday 29th July and Thursday 30th July.

High temperatures can affect anyone, but older adults, young children, pregnant women, and people with long-term health conditions are at greater risk.

💧 Drink plenty of fluids and avoid excess alcohol.
🧢 Stay out of the sun during the hottest part of the day (11am–3pm) where possible.
🏠 Keep your home cool by closing curtains during the day and opening windows when it's cooler.
👥 Check on elderly relatives, neighbours and anyone who may be vulnerable.

If you or someone else becomes seriously unwell with symptoms such as confusion, difficulty breathing, or loss of consciousness, call 999 immediately.

Please take care, stay cool and look out for one another. 💙

27/07/2026

💉 Are you eligible for the MenB vaccine?

If you are 17 or 18 years old, or under 25 and starting university, you may be eligible for the MenB vaccine.

👉 Book your vaccination appointment at a pharmacy using the NHS booking service:
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccination-and-booking-services/book-a-menb-vaccination-appointment/

⚠️ Please do not call the GP practice to book this vaccine. We are unable to offer the MenB vaccine to you at the Practice.

Protect yourself and help protect others. 💙💚



https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccination-and-booking-services/book-a-menb-vaccination-appointment/