NEW NHS 111 SERVICE
The new NHS 111 Service replaces the Dorset Emergency Care Service and NHS Direct .
For all medical emergencies when we are closed, please dial 111. For life threatening emergencies, dial 999.
DO YOU KNOW YOUR 10 DIGIT
NHS NUMBER?
You will find your number on your NHS card (old style numbers include letters)
You will increasingly need this number to access NHS services.
If you need to ask us for your number please note the following: You will need to present a valid photo ID ( ie passport/driving licence) to reception.
NHS numbers will not be given out via telephone/email.
You will not be able to obtain the number for anyone else, including relatives, with the exception of your children under the age of 16.
Your number will not be given to anyone else, including relatives.
PROTECT YOUR IDENTITY
KEEP YOUR NHS NUMBER SAFE AND CONFIDENTIAL
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Pneumonia Vaccination
Are you aged 65 or over? Have you ever had a pneumonia vaccination? If not, you are entitled to a free vaccination. Please telephone your registered GP's PA to book an appointment.
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If you need to phone us
Monday mornings are extremely busy for GP surgerys so if you need to phone us for something that is not urgent, please try at another time. Hopefully this will mean that patients with urgent problems find it easier to contact us on Monday mornings.
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HPV Vaccination
HPV vaccinations represent a tremendous step forward in preventative health care - please see under 'Clinics and Services' for details of NHS and private vaccination.
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Cancelling your Appointment
If you are unable to attend an appointment with one of the doctors or nurses, please use the link on this page (if more than 24 hours in advance), use SystmOnline (if you have a username and password) or telephone your registered GP's PA to cancel your appointment.
By giving us as much notice as you can you are helping us to make sure that someone else is given your slot.