The Quarter Jack Surgery

07/09/2026

NOTICE OF SURGERY CLOSURE FOR STAFF TRAINING

The surgery will be closed on the afternoon of Tuesday 8th September 2026 between 1.30pm – 4.30pm for essential staff training.
The surgery will reopen at 4.30pm as usual.

Thank you

03/09/2026

Please visit the Indeed website to look at our latest Job Opportunities:

Care Navigator: https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8cbca2d7d47ad405&from=shareddesktop_copy

Branch GP Surgery Supervisor - Administration, Reception & Estates (based at The Old Dispensary site): https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=fecce9c61cf3b992&from=shareddesktop_copy

01/09/2026

With children heading back to school this week, it can be tricky deciding whether or not to keep your child at home if they are feeling unwell.
If you're unsure, see our advice on when a child should be kept at home.
➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/is-my-child-too-ill-for-school/

26/08/2026

What is Community SWITCH?

SWITCH (Supporting Wellbeing Improving the Community’s Health) connects you to local support, activities, and services that can help improve your overall health and quality of life. connects charities, the NHS, public sector partners, and community groups to provide joined-up person-centred support.

This complements existing healthcare provision, focusing on a holistic, person-centred "What matters to you?" approach, not merely the traditional "What is the matter with you?"

The Community Switch website is a resource platform signposting to organisations who can support with the below:
• Loneliness
• Feeling stressed or anxious
• Worried about memory loss
• Help with transport
• Carer support
• Neurodivergence
• Bereavement
• Living or recovering from cancer
• Drug, alcohol, or gambling addiction
• Help managing a long term condition
• Support for young people
• Diabetes support
• Menopause or perimenopause

Visit the Community SWITCH website to find out more:
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SWITCH is an entirely new way of putting patients in front of professional organisations and groups and helping them access support services in the community.

24/08/2026

As the Bank Holiday is fast approaching, we just wanted to let our patients know that we will be closed on:

Monday 31st August 2026

The surgery will reopen as normal on Tuesday 1st September at 8.30am.

If you require medical assistance over the bank holiday while we are closed, please contact 111.
In the event of a life threatening medical emergency, please contact 999.

Please see the post below for further guidance on accessing phamacies, dentist and other services over the bank holiday.

20/08/2026

If someone you know has received their GCSE results today, take a moment to check in and see how they’re feeling. A little support can make a big difference if they’re finding things difficult.

Find out more about how you can support a child or young person ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/children-and-young-adults/mental-health-support/supporting-a-child-or-young-person/

18/08/2026

This year we will be offering both flu and covid vaccines to eligible patients. If you have an email or mobile number registered with the surgery, you will receive an invite with a booking link within the next few weeks (if not done so already)! This allows you to book directly into one of our three clinics in October (8th, 15th and 22nd) at The Allendale Centre. We will also attempt calling those who don’t have a either a mobile or email address registered with us.

If you have any queries regarding this, please call our dedicated vaccinations line on 01202 848261 and selecting option 5. Please note, this line is open everyday between 9am-11am and 2pm-4pm.

17/08/2026

Are you a Registered Nurse (Practice Nurse) or a Health Care Assistant (HCA) and looking for a new job?

We are currently advertising for both positions here at The Quarter Jack Surgery in Wimborne. Please use the links below to take you straight to the job adverts on Indeed where you can apply:

Practice Nurse: https://uk.indeed.com/job/registered-nurse-practice-nurse-8f30b1ee8c71e897
HCA: https://uk.indeed.com/job/health-care-assistant-hca-a12f70587edc0f7f

07/08/2026

A yellow heat-health alert is in place across parts of England from 8-11 August.

Some people – particularly the elderly, very young, or those with existing health conditions – may be more at risk in hot weather.

For advice on how to stay cool, visit️ https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/heatwave-how-to-cope-in-hot-weather/

04/08/2026

At the moment, NHS England is undertaking a validation project in regards to GP lists and patient registrations. This is a nationwide scheme and happening at every practice accross the country . Due to this project, you may be sent a letter by either ourselves or from NHS England asking you to confirm your address.

You may get sent a letter if:
- You have not been in contact with the surgery for some time
- You have not responded to screening letters
- You have failed to respond to letters regarding confirmation of your xcontact details.

To ensure you stay registered with the practice, please follow the instructions as stated in the letter.
If there is no response to the letters you are sent, this will result in an automatic removal from the surgery after the stated time period in the letter has passed.

We don't want patients to removed unnecessarily from our care. Please act if you receive a letter.