Cerne Abbas Surgery

24/08/2026

⚠️ Please Respond to NHS or PCSE Registration Letters 📩

From time to time, you may receive a letter from NHS England or Primary Care Support England (PCSE) asking you to confirm your registration details. This is part of a routine process to ensure GP records are accurate across England.

If you or someone you care for receives one of these letters, please do NOT ignore it. If we cannot verify your address, your GP registration could be affected. Please phone the surgery to ensure you remain registered with the practice and continue to receive important invitations such as screening and vaccinations.

If you have recently moved house or your contact details have changed, please let us know as soon as possible so we can keep your records up to date. 😊

20/08/2026

📅 Save the Date – Flu Vaccination Clinics 📅

Our annual flu vaccination clinics will be taking place on the first two weekends in October!

Getting your flu vaccine is one of the safest and most effective ways to protect yourself and those around you against seasonal influenza.

If you are eligible for a free NHS flu vaccination, please keep an eye out for your invitation, which will be sent by text message during September. Once you receive your invitation, you'll be able to book your appointment at one of our weekend clinics.

We look forward to seeing our eligible patients at the clinics in October!

19/08/2026

🌟 We're Hiring: Registered Nurse 🌟

‼️APPLICATIONS CLOSE THIS SUNDAY

We're looking for a Registered Nurse to join our close-knit and supportive Integrated Nursing Team at Cerne Abbas Surgery.

This is a full-time role (up to 37.5 hours per week), although part-time hours may be considered for the right candidate. Experience in practice or community nursing is preferred, but we're happy to provide training for the right person.

As part of our innovative integrated team, you'll provide high-quality nursing care both at the surgery and in the community, working alongside a welcoming multidisciplinary team in the beautiful Dorset countryside.

💙 What we offer:
✅ Supportive and inclusive team environment
✅ Training and development opportunities
✅ Salary broadly in line with NHS AfC Band 5, depending on experience

📅 Closing date: 23 August 2026
📍 Interviews are expected to take place in early September.

Please note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

To apply, please visit NHS Jobs 👇 https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/A0764-26-0005?country=GB-ENG&keyword=nurse&location=Cerne%20Abbas%2C%20Dorchester&distance=5&language=en

Please share this post with anyone who might be interested - we'd love to hear from you!

17/08/2026

☀️ Summer Bank Holiday Closure ☀️

Please note that the surgery will be closed on Monday 31st August for the Summer Bank Holiday.

If you need medical help while we are closed:
📞 Please call NHS 111 for urgent medical advice
🚨 In an emergency, dial 999

We will reopen as normal on Tuesday 1st September.

13/08/2026

🌟 We're Hiring: Registered Nurse 🌟

We're looking for a Registered Nurse to join our close-knit and supportive Integrated Nursing Team at Cerne Abbas Surgery.

This is a full-time role (up to 37.5 hours per week), although part-time hours may be considered for the right candidate. Experience in practice or community nursing is preferred, but we're happy to provide training for the right person.

As part of our innovative integrated team, you'll provide high-quality nursing care both at the surgery and in the community, working alongside a welcoming multidisciplinary team in the beautiful Dorset countryside.

💙 What we offer:
✅ Supportive and inclusive team environment
✅ Training and development opportunities
✅ Salary broadly in line with NHS AfC Band 5, depending on experience

📅 Closing date: 23 August 2026
📍 Interviews are expected to take place in early September.

Please note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

To apply, please visit NHS Jobs 👇 https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/A0764-26-0005?country=GB-ENG&keyword=nurse&location=Cerne%20Abbas%2C%20Dorchester&distance=5&language=en

Please share this post with anyone who might be interested - we'd love to hear from you!

10/08/2026

🌷 Free taster sessions for adults in Bournemouth 😊

Access Dorset are offering free trial sessions across a range of inclusive activities designed to build confidence, connection, and enjoyment in a welcoming environment at The Bridge in Littledown.

Sessions include cooking, art, gardening, DIY and drama 🎭🎨

More information below 😊

06/08/2026

🌞 Stay safe in the hot weather 🌞

With the hot weather continuing and Dorset officially in drought, it's important to take extra care of yourself and those around you.

💧 Drink plenty of fluids and limit your alcohol intake
🏡 Keep your home cool by closing curtains that face the sun and opening windows when it's cooler outside
😎 Avoid the sun during the hottest part of the day (11am–3pm) and, if you do go out, cover up with suitable clothing, wear a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses, and apply sunscreen liberally
👵👶 Check in on family, friends and neighbours who may be at higher risk of becoming unwell

If you feel weak, faint, have a headache, feel sick, or are sweating heavily, these could be symptoms of heat exhaustion. Move to a cooler place, drink cool water, and cool your skin.

Symptoms of heatstroke include: confusion, lack of co-ordination, fast heartbeat, fast breathing or shortness of breath, hot skin that is not sweating, seizures. Heatstroke is a medical emergency. If you think someone has heatstroke you should dial 999 and then try to cool them down.

For more advice on staying safe in hot weather, visit the UK Health Security Agency guidance 👇

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04/08/2026

🚫 Missed Appointments Matter 🚫

In July, we had 56 missed appointments, adding up to over 18 HOURS of wasted clinical time. We have seen a concerning rise in missed appointments over the last few months. And this is more than DOUBLE the number of appointments missed in the same month last year.

If you can’t attend your appointment, PLEASE let us know as soon as possible, even if it’s only a few hours beforehand. This allows us to offer the slot to another patient who is waiting to be seen.

By cancelling appointments you no longer need, you’re helping us make the most of precious NHS resources. Thank you for your support 💙

30/07/2026

⚕️ Young people urged to book meningitis jab ⚕️

Hundreds of thousands of students heading to university this autumn are being urged by the NHS to book a potentially lifesaving MenB vaccine before term starts.

Appointments to get the jab can now be booked at HIGH STREET PHARMACIES across England (please note: the surgery does NOT offer MenB jabs for this age group).

Eligible students will need 2 doses of the MenB vaccine for protection, given at least 4 weeks apart, with the first being offered from 20 July 2026 and the second dose from August.

You are eligible for the MenB vaccination if you were born on or after 21 July 2001, and for the first time this autumn you are:

🎓 starting university
🎓 starting at some further education colleges as a residential student

You'll need to bring evidence of your university or college offer.

Book, change or cancel a MenB vaccination appointment online.