The Blandford Group Practice

10/06/2026

Patient Information Notice:
Patients attending appointments today at Child Okeford Surgery are advised that Duck Street, Child Okeford, Dorset, is affected by road closure restrictions, which may cause delays and require diversion routes.

Please allow extra travel time when planning your journey to the surgery and check local traffic updates before setting off.

If you anticipate being late or are unable to attend your appointment due to the closure, please contact the practice as soon as possible so that alternative arrangements can be made.
for more information check here -
https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/travel-information/roadworks-map

09/06/2026

Nearly 54,000 people in have either type 1 or type 2 diabetes.

8 out of 10 people living with it say they've faced negative attitudes because of their diabetes. Stigma can cause increased stress, anxiety, and even lead to avoiding medical appointments.

Support is available in Dorset, focusing on providing valuable information and support for individuals - spanning from children to young people and adults: https://nhsdorset.nhs.uk/diabetes/

09/06/2026

09/06/2026

Did you know the HPV vaccine isn’t just for girls? Boys are offered it too, to protect them from HPV-related cancers later in life. 👦👦🏾👦🏻👦🏿

A simple vaccine today helps protect their future.

🔗 Find how to get vaccinated nhs.uk/HPV

08/06/2026

08/06/2026

It's important to while enjoying the outdoors. Get more info on ticks and Lyme disease in UKHSA blog post: https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2024/03/21/what-is-lyme-disease-and-why-do-we-need-to-be-tick-aware/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSOWaFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFFRXpRSTRPOUhabnBIVXJGc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgRLY54NLQ6uak7iNrbE9B3zXJBM-CAjtUihoGgtjdIU31nIyKhqP8sR1kvS_aem_wMxINYutyEPN4HqmrNHglA

04/06/2026

If you are an unpaid carer pop down to The Rugby Club in East Street this morning before 12 to meet Karen our Carers coordinator and all the amazing people who are caring for there loved ones come and have a cuppa, cake and a chat 💙 We are celebrating Carers week and also our 3 year anniversary of this wonderful group.

03/06/2026

Carers Week 8th -14th June. Do you care for a loved one? Pop into our carers café Thursday 4th June 10am - 12 noon and meet Karen our Carers Coordinator.

29/05/2026

Next Meet Wednesday 3rd June