Sherborne PCN

15/07/2026

This page may go a little quiet for a while. Keep your eyes on our website and the social media pages for The Grove, The Apples and Yetminster GP surgeries for news and events!

14/07/2026

You can take your blood pressure at home and have a pharmacist monitoring it remotely making it easier and more timely to get intervention if needed.
The LUSCii app is used in all our surgeries giving you control over you own condition with primary care level care from the comfort of your own home, reducing unnecessary check-ups and admissions.
Contact your surgery to find out more!

13/07/2026

Hydration is vital to your health, especially during hot weather 💧
- drink water regularly throughout the day
- avoid too much alcohol or caffeine
- make sure babies, children, and older adults have enough to drink
- look out for signs of dehydration, including dark urine, dizziness, or headaches
Visit the NHS hydration campaign: https://staywelldorset.nhs.uk/campaigns/hydration/ See less

The benefits of hydration Learn more with our video Check out our resources Drink 6-8 times a day and aim for at least eight cups of fluid. Opt for drinks that don’t irritate the bladder like decaffeinated coffee and tea, herbal teas, milk, water and diluted fruit juice.

10/07/2026

If you're aged 14 and over and have a learning disability, the summer holidays are a great time to have your annual health check with your GP🥼

It's a free check up to help you stay healthy and get the right support as you grow 💙

Ask your GP surgery to books yours today!

10/07/2026

🎗️ July is Sarcoma Awareness Month 🎗️

We're supporting Sarcoma Awareness Month to help raise awareness of this rare type of cancer.

Sarcoma is a cancer that can develop in the bones or soft tissues, such as muscles, fat, blood vessels, nerves, and tendons. Because it's uncommon, its symptoms can sometimes be overlooked.

Know the signs:
🔹 A lump that is increasing in size
🔹 A lump that is painful or larger than a golf ball
🔹 Persistent bone pain, especially at night or when resting
🔹 Swelling or tenderness that doesn't improve

Most lumps are not cancer, but it's important to have any persistent or changing lump checked by a healthcare professional.

Early diagnosis can make a real difference. If you have any concerns about a lump, unexplained pain, or ongoing symptoms, please contact the surgery or complete a triage request via our website.

Together, we can help raise awareness, encourage early diagnosis, and support those affected by sarcoma.

10/07/2026

Please ring 01305 221048 to book

09/07/2026

An amber heat health alert is in place across the South West until 9pm on Sunday 🌡️

Stay out of direct sunshine, especially between 11am and 3pm, as UV rays are strongest during these hours.

If you’re going out during these times walk in the shade, apply sunscreen, wear a hat, sunglasses and light, loose-fitting, light-coloured clothes.

09/07/2026

Be tick aware!

08/07/2026

With temperatures rising across Dorset and the South West, Help and Kindness is working urgently to compile a county-wide directory of "Cool Spaces" – places where people can find respite from the heat and stay safe during periods of extreme weather. A Cool Space is a welcoming place where people ...

08/07/2026

Heat can affect blood glucose levels and increase the risk of dehydration 💧

Some diabetes medications and insulin may also be affected by high temperatures.

Look after your health in hot weather.