Due to the coronavirus outbreak, how you contact us will be different at the moment. This is to limit face-to-face contact whenever possible and help stop the spread of coronavirus to protect you and us.

We are open and if you need to see your GP, please ring us on 01305 250989 or visit our website and complete an eConsult questionnaire. You can also call NHS111. Please do not come to the surgery unless you have an appointment.

If you are waiting for a check-up, please be assured we will be in touch

Appointments are being delivered face-to-face, online and over the telephone. If you are asked to come into the surgery for a face-to-face appointment, please remember to wear a face covering. Measures are in place to keep you safe from infection during your visit to the surgery.

LATERAL FLOW TESTS

The government released a press release saying that Lateral Flow Tests kits will be available to those who wish to use them from the 9th April. The practice will NOT be able to supply these. They can be obtained either online, via selected pharmacies or from workplaces and employers. Please click on the links below for further information

Lateral Flow Tests including a link to local supplying pharmacies

Lateral Flow Test Press Release

Covid Vaccination Clinics Update

The Mid Dorset Primary Care Network are continuing to give covid vaccinations at the Atrium Health Centre in line with government guidelines. If you receive a text from from us for your vaccination, you can book it directly from this text if you have a smartphone. If you have received your vaccination already from another source please can you let the practice know so that we can take you off our list to invite, this will prevent you from being contacted by us unnecessarily.

If the unlikely circumstances you have decided that you do not wish to take up the offer of a vaccination and you receive an invitation from us, please let us know otherwise we will continue to try to contact you. If you are receiving your invitation by smartphone there is an option to decline on the text. The same applies if you have received your vaccination elsewhere.

Large Vaccination Centres and Appointments

The government has set up some large vaccination centre and you may receive a letter asking if you want to go there for your vaccination. Please see the link below which explains how they are here to enhance the options for vaccinations, but please if you already have an appointment booked with the local vaccination hub at the at the Atrium Health Centre please attend so that we do not waste vaccinations. Large Vaccinations Centres and Appointments

Please click this link for guidance about the National Lockdown and Stay at Home information National Lockdown: Stay at Home Guidance

NHS Digital Data Sharing

Please go to the NEWS section above for information and links about this. Please note the deadline date has been moved to 1st September from 1st July 2021. You have longer to consider your options.

Dorset County Hospital Emergency Department is currently very busy, if you have a minor injury or ailment please visit one of the Units below if you are unable to self care. You will need to phone to book an appointment, you will not be seen if you turn up without a prior booking.

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