Shore Medical

Shore Medical Shore Medical is a group of NHS GP Practices based across Poole and Bournemouth.

The group is comprised of Fernside Surgery, Heatherview Medical Centre, Lilliput Surgery, Parkstone Tower Practice, Poole Road Medical Center and Wessex Road Surgery.

💉 The HPV vaccine is helping to save lives.New research shows that children vaccinated against HPV at age 12–13 have clo...
19/06/2026

💉 The HPV vaccine is helping to save lives.

New research shows that children vaccinated against HPV at age 12–13 have close to zero risk of dying from cervical cancer before the age of 30.

Since the vaccine was introduced in England, cervical cancer deaths have fallen sharply, with around 200 lives already saved.

HPV is linked to 99% of cervical cancer cases, so vaccination is a powerful way to protect young people before HPV can cause harm later in life.

If your child missed their HPV vaccine at school, it’s not too late — please contact the school immunisation team or speak to your GP practice for advice.

And remember: cervical screening is still important for women and people with a cervix aged 25–64, even if they have had the HPV vaccine.

19/06/2026

It’s National Learning Disability Week 💜

In this video, Nikki, one of our Advanced Clinical Practitioners, talks through what happens at a Learning Disability Health Check and why it’s so important.

Annual Health Checks are a chance to talk about your health, ask questions, review any support you may need, and make sure you feel listened to and understood.

If you or someone you care for has a learning disability and is aged 14 or over, you may be eligible for an annual health check at your GP practice.

Watch Nikki’s video to find out more.

We know some patients, parents and guardians have been asking about the MenB vaccine following the recent isolated outbr...
17/06/2026

We know some patients, parents and guardians have been asking about the MenB vaccine following the recent isolated outbreak. The UK national vaccine team has announced a one-off MenB vaccination campaign starting in July/August 2026.

This programme will not be delivered by GP practices. It is expected to run through community pharmacies, direct booking and walk-in vaccination sites.

Eligible young people will need 2 doses for protection:
• First dose: from July 2026
• Second dose: August 2026

The offer will include:
• Young people completing Year 13 in summer 2026, born between 1 September 2007 and 31 August 2008
• People under 25 starting university or moving into some residential further education settings for the first time in autumn 2026
This offer does not include postgraduates or those starting a second or later year.

Shore Medical will continue to offer the existing national meningitis vaccination programmes, including:

MenB for children under 2
Children are offered MenB vaccines at 8 weeks, 12 weeks and 1 year. If your child has missed a dose, please contact your GP surgery, as they may still be able to have it up to age 2.

MenACWY for teenagers
The MenACWY vaccine is usually given in school year 9. If missed, it can be given up to age 25. Shore Medical regularly contacts eligible patients with reminders and booking links.

Further details about the new MenB campaign are expected to be released nationally soon.

17/06/2026

Our Practice Nurses are answering some of the most common questions about cervical screening 💙

We know cervical screening can feel worrying, embarrassing or easy to put off — but it’s an important test that helps prevent cervical cancer by checking for certain types of HPV and early cell changes.

If you’ve been invited, please book your appointment. Our nursing team are here to make you feel as comfortable and supported as possible.

Got questions? Watch our FAQ videos to find out more.

Living with diabetes can feel overwhelming at times — whether you’ve just been diagnosed, have been managing it for year...
14/06/2026

Living with diabetes can feel overwhelming at times — whether you’ve just been diagnosed, have been managing it for years, or are finding things harder than usual.

You might be worried about your blood sugar results, unsure about medication, struggling with food choices, feeling tired, or finding the emotional side of diabetes difficult. You are not alone, and you do not have to manage everything by yourself.

Support is available. Your GP practice, diabetes nurse, pharmacist or wider diabetes care team can help you understand your results, talk through your treatment, and support you with practical next steps.

Asking for help is not a failure — it’s an important part of looking after your health.

This Diabetes Week, we’re reminding our patients that kind, supportive care matters.

💙 If you’re worried about your diabetes, or you’re finding it difficult to manage, please contact your GP practice or diabetes team for advice.

This Diabetes Week, we’re encouraging kinder, more supportive conversations about diabetes. Living with diabetes can be ...
12/06/2026

This Diabetes Week, we’re encouraging kinder, more supportive conversations about diabetes.

Living with diabetes can be difficult enough without judgment or blame. Small changes in the words we use can help people feel heard, respected and supported.

Support, don’t shame 💜

Your annual diabetes review helps check things like blood pressure, HbA1c, cholesterol, kidney health and foot health. T...
11/06/2026

Your annual diabetes review helps check things like blood pressure, HbA1c, cholesterol, kidney health and foot health. These checks help spot problems early and support you to stay well. Please book when invited by your practice.

Do you know the symptoms of diabetes? Remember the 4 Ts. If you’re worried about symptoms, please contact your GP surger...
10/06/2026

Do you know the symptoms of diabetes? Remember the 4 Ts. If you’re worried about symptoms, please contact your GP surgery for advice.

Diabetes is a serious health condition - not a personal failure. 8 out of 10 people living with diabetes say they’ve fac...
09/06/2026

Diabetes is a serious health condition - not a personal failure. 8 out of 10 people living with diabetes say they’ve faced negative attitudes or judgement. This Diabetes Week, we’re helping challenge stigma and encourage kind, supportive conversations.

🌸 Our Spring 2026 Newsletter is here! 🌸We’ve made some exciting changes for you, and we’re proud to say… we did it! 💪Cat...
05/06/2026

🌸 Our Spring 2026 Newsletter is here! 🌸
We’ve made some exciting changes for you, and we’re proud to say… we did it! 💪
Catch up on all the latest updates, improvements, and what’s new at Shore Medical by reading our newsletter below 👇
🔗 https://shoremedical.co.uk/spring-2026-patient-newsletter/

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Poole Road Medical Centre, 7 Poole Road
Bournemouth
BH25QR

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 6:30pm
Thursday 8am - 6:30pm
Friday 8am - 6:30pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

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