Mill Stream Surgery

23/06/2026

The National Centre for domestic violence reveals that domestic abuse incidents increase by 26% when our national team plays.

Domestic abuse goes up every time England play, win, draw or lose.

For many, football means passion and pride, but for survivors, match days can bring fear. Explore how we can help change the score.

21/06/2026

Men's Health Week 15th - 21st June 💙

Takes place each year to help promote physical and mental well being for men and boys

We are fortunate that we have Benson Community Shed. Currently, this is mainly supporting men with activities such as woodwork and model making.

Women are welcome too

The Shed is currently open Monday and Wednesday afternoons 2pm - 5pm and Friday mornings 10am - 1pm. 🙂

20/06/2026

So many benefits of growing your own vegetables, go on have a go! 👩‍🌾🥒🌱🥕

19/06/2026

Reducing Medicines Waste 💊⚠️♻️

Following a presentation to our PPG on reducing medicines waste by the Medicines Optimisation Team from the ICB – Integrated Care Board we have all been working hard to reduce medicines waste.

One of our medical students Inesh Sood has produced this excellent poster which is on the wall in our waiting room, on our website and available as a printout from reception. We have also given the ICB a copy for them to use as a resource for their campaign.

18/06/2026

Gambling related harm can affect anyone. Sometimes gambling can begin as something which feels social and manageable, but over time it can become hard to control. Challenges increase for those who are struggling and can impact on mental health, physical health, relationships, finances and a person’s sense of self-worth.

If you or someone you know are struggling – please see the organisations below who could provide help and support. ⬇️


https://www.england.nhs.uk/supporting-our-nhs-people/support-now/substance-misuse-and-gambling-support/

Read about gambling and where to get help for gambling-related harms, with links to treatment clinics and support groups.

11/06/2026

Orchestra of St John’s – OSJ 🥁🎻🎺🎷🪊

We are fortunate to have these concerts locally at Dorchester Abbey.

Thank you to the OSJ for offering free tickets for the disabled and NHS staff. 🙏

Please email – [email protected]

The next concert is

📆 Saturday 13th June 2026 – 7.30pm – 9pm

📍 Dorchester Abbey

England and Empire with Raphael Wallfisch cello.

09/06/2026

Thank you to all our volunteers! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

We are posting to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who volunteers to help the practice in anyway.

All members of our PPG and all patients and members of the community who support our staff to deliver high quality care to our patients and community.

We owe each volunteer gratitude by dedicating the most precious thing – their time – to helping others.

Thank you to everyone. To anyone who is a patient or member of the community and would like to volunteer to help the practice in some way please initially contact our Practice Manager – Karen Washbourn – by contacting reception in person, by phone or emailing on admin –

[email protected]

04/06/2026

Thursday 4th June from 1pm - surgery is closed for staff training. 📢📢📢

❌ The surgery will be closed today from 1pm for essential staff training.

✅ We will be open again on Friday 5th June, for urgent phone calls from 8am and as normal from 8.30am.

☎️ If you need urgent medical advice, please contact NHS 111 online or by phone. Call 999 if you have a life-threatening emergency.

The next scheduled PLT (Protrected learning time) session is Thursday 3 September 2026.

03/06/2026

Joyful June! A great reminder that happiness is found in small, everyday moments… 🧡