Westbourne Medical Centre - WMC

14/08/2026

New Tinnitus Support Group: Launching on Wednesday, 19th August.
You can find this page on Facebook by searching 'Poole Tinnitus support group'

https://www.facebook.com/TinnitusUKcharity/

https://tinnitus.org.uk/news-list/2026-tinnitus-uk-events/

14/08/2026

13/08/2026

Going to uni or further education this year?
Eligible students can get 2 free MenB vaccine doses at participating pharmacies this summer.
The vaccine is being offered through community pharmacies across the South West and England to help protect eligible young people before they leave home for university or college.

Find out more on Stay Well Dorset website:
https://staywelldorset.nhs.uk/update/meningitis-university/

NHS Dorset

12/08/2026

🎵🚲🍦 FREE FAMILY FUN DAY! 🍦🚲🎵

Get ready for an action-packed day at Branksome Community Centre!

✨ Free bike repairs & maintenance
✨ Arts & crafts
✨ Games and activities
✨ Free drinks and ice lollies
✨ Afro Disiac DJ workshops
✨ Free hot dogs from the Point Café Youth Bus

📅 27 August 2027
⏰ 10am - 2pm
📍 Branksome Community Centre, Poole

No booking needed. Just turn up and have fun!

🙌 See you there!

12/08/2026

If you think you may have a UTI, you must seek advice from a healthcare professional – this could be your nurse, GP, community pharmacist, a walk-in centre or the NHS 111 service. They will be able to provide advice and discuss the best way to manage your symptoms.

For more information on UTIs please visit:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/urinary-tract-infections-utis/

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/

10/08/2026

Dorset Police – Beware of Scams exploiting hosepipe bans and the hot weather

Fraudsters are once again taking advantage of current events to target the public, with reports of criminals using recent hosepipe bans and the ongoing hot weather as hooks for new scams.

Fake Water Company Messages
Residents are being warned to look out for text messages, emails and phone calls claiming to be from water companies. These communications may invite you to:
• Check whether your area is affected by a hosepipe ban
• Apply for a free water-saving device or kit
• Update account or payment details
• Claim a refund or discount on your water bill

These messages can appear genuine, often using realistic branding and links to convincing websites. However, the aim is to steal personal information, banking details or account credentials.
Protect yourself:
✅ Contact your water supplier using details from their official website or a recent bill.
✅ Be cautious of unexpected messages containing links or requests for personal information.
✅ Never provide bank details unless you are certain who you are dealing with.
✅ Forward suspicious text messages to 7726 to help mobile networks identify and block scam messages.

10/08/2026

🔸Wessex Cancer Support Launches New Course for Clients – Life Rebuilt🔸

Following the success of its pilot, Wessex Cancer Support has launched Life Rebuilt – a free four-week course helping people affected by cancer build wellbeing and resilience through peer support and practical self-management tools.

Life Rebuilt courses are planned to begin in the autumn.
Read more here: https://www.wessexcancer.org.uk/blog/stories-and-information/life-rebuilt-new-course/ or contact your local centre to book your place.

Life Rebuilt a new, free cancer course in Hampshire, Dorset & Isle of Wight. Four weeks to rebuild confidence, wellbeing & resilience.

08/08/2026

🔹🔸Walk in Flu and Covid-19 clinics 2026 at WMC🔸🔹

For eligible patients registered at Westbourne Medical Centre aged 18 and over only.

Important: Every patient eligible for COVID is also eligible for flu, however not all patients eligible for flu are eligible for COVID.

Please try to arrive before 12:00pm so we can ensure everyone in the queue is vaccinated before closing. No appointment needed, just turn up on your preferred date.

Please visit our website for detailed information about Flu and COVID-19 vaccinations, including eligibility and other important guidance:
https://westbournemedical.com/services/covid-19/

06/08/2026

🔸🔹JOIN OUR TEAM🔹🔸

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and detail-focused Administrator to join our friendly team.

To find out more about this opportunity and submit your application, visit:
https://uk.indeed.com/job/administrator-c8107abb048b9cef