The Blandford Group Practice

10/09/2026

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day 💙

Please reach out if you need support. Here is a list of organisations that can help. No matter how hard things are right now, you can get better with the right support. You are not alone. Please share this so others know where to turn. You never know who it could help.

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10/09/2026

This World Su***de Prevention Day, remember that support is available if you or someone you know is struggling.

If you need urgent help for your mental health, call 111 and select the mental health option for expert advice and support.

If someone’s life is at immediate risk, call 999 or go to A&E.

Find out more: nhs.uk/UrgentMentalHealth

09/09/2026

NEW: Access Wellbeing online drop-in

From Wednesday 9 September, you’ll be able to access Access Wellbeing support online from wherever you are in Dorset.

📅 Every Wednesday
⏰ 10am–4pm
💻 Online via Attend Anywhere
🙋 For anyone aged 18+ living in Dorset
📋 No appointment or referral needed

Just join the virtual waiting area and speak privately with one of our Wellbeing Coordinators.

We’re also now able to offer repeat appointments by phone or video call, making it easier to continue accessing support.

Find out more about our new online drop-in and how it works: https://www.dorsetaccesswellbeing.co.uk/new-access-wellbeing-online-drop-in-service-launches/

BCHA Help & Care The Lantern Trust Dorset Mind The Harmony Centre - Bridport Dorset Dorset Mental Health Forum NHS Dorset BCP Council Dorset Council

09/09/2026

Did you know that anyone can be born with sickle cell disorder, but it is most common among people from a Black Caribbean or Black African background?

Giving blood this will help sickle cell patients get closely matched blood.

Become a blood donor via the NHS Give Blood app or at www.blood.co.uk

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08/09/2026

High blood pressure can lead to heart attacks, strokes, and other illnesses, but with no obvious symptoms it can lie undetected. This , get your blood pressure checked.
Learn more at: https://www.bloodpressureuk.org/know-your-numbers/