Puddletown Surgery

20/08/2026

🍂 Our Autumn Newsletter is now available! 🍂

You can now read our latest newsletter, featuring general news from the practice, information about winter vaccinations, an update from our Patient Participation Group (PPG), and more.

📖 Read it online at www.puddletownsurgery.co.uk

Printed copies are also available in the practice waiting room.

19/08/2026

05/08/2026

In July 2026
14 Patients did not attend booked appointments with the Doctors
28 Patients did not attend booked appointments with the Nurses

This equates to:
𝟑 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝟑𝟎 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐆𝐏 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞
𝟕 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝟒𝟎 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞

Please let us know if you are unable to attend your appointment so we can offer it to someone who needs it. Thank you

21/07/2026

A scooter has been found thrown into the bushes around the surgery. If it is yours please pop in to collect.

17/07/2026

⚠️ Dispensary Notice ⚠️

Due to increased demand on our dispensary service, our team is currently experiencing a particularly busy period.

If you are due to collect your medication on Monday 20th July, we would be very grateful if you could consider delaying your collection until Tuesday 21st July, if you are able to do so.

If you are unable to delay your collection, you will still be able to collect your medication as usual on Monday.

Thank you for your patience, understanding, and continued support.

30/06/2026

Dorset Council are proposing to carry out Highway improvement works on Slyers Lane, Waterston. The works will start on or after 6 July 2026 and could run through until 17 July 2026.

If you are travelling for an appointment please allow extra time. If you would like more information please visit https://streetguide.co.uk/roadworks/event/england/B31401317540-01

23/06/2026

23/06/2026

☀️ Summer has arrived in the South West, with more extremely warm weather on the way this week. 🌡️

As temperatures rise, remember to take care of yourself and those around you:

💧 Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated

🧴 Apply sunscreen regularly

👒 Try to avoid the hottest part of the day where possible (between 11am and 3pm)

❤️ Check in on older relatives, neighbours, and anyone who may be vulnerable

🚑 Call 999 in a life-threatening emergency

Hot weather can have a serious impact on health, particularly for older people, young children, and those living with existing health conditions.

Stay safe, stay well, and enjoy the sunshine responsibly. ☀️

Find more seasonal health advice and practical tips on our Summer Health Hub: https://www.swast.nhs.uk/summer-health-hub

17/06/2026

📢 *Important Notice* 📢
Our surgery doors will be closed on Wednesday 17th June from 12:15 PM to 1:15 PM for a staff meeting
If you need urgent help during this time (that can not wait), please:
🔹 Use SystmConnect via our website
🔹 Or call the surgery and follow the prompts
🚨 For emergencies, please call 999 as usua