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Across the NHS and here at Yetminster Health Centre we want to help you stop smoking! Smoking is one of the biggest causes of death and illness in the UK. … [continue] Make 2024 the year you stop smoking!

Getting in touch and what to expect: As winter sets in, Yetminster Health Centre is busier than ever. During this busy time, we’d like to remind you about the ways … [continue] Find out the ways you can get help from your GP Surgery

We are pleased to host an electronic copy of the Sherborne Area Directory for Health and Care – it is filled with the contact details of local organisations that offer … [continue] Check out the Sherborne Local Directory

The NHS App can help you manage your health and interact with the NHS services you use. The app provides a one stop shop to NHS services on your smartphone. … [continue] Check out the NHS App!

This week is Hypoglycaemia (hypo) awareness week.Hypoglycaemia happens when your blood glucose level is too low. You’ll need to treat a hypo if your blood glucose falls below 4mmol/L. Dr … [continue] Hypoglycaemia Awareness Week

Did you know that you can now refer yourself to see a Physiotherapist for an assessment, without the need to consult your GP first? If you are registered with a … [continue] Self-Referral to a Physiotherapist

In warmer weather be Sun Safe and protect yourself from getting sunburnt. Skin Cancer (non-melanoma) Most skin cancers are caused by skin damage from sun exposure over a long period … [continue] Spotlight on Cancer – Skin Cancer – Staying safe even on cloudy days!

We will be holding our annual flu vaccination clinics at Yetminster Jubilee Hall this year on Tuesday 26th September and Thursday 5th October. To book an appointment, use the booking … [continue] Flu Clinic 2023 – Save the date!

We are closed on Bank holiday Monday 28th August 2023. Our phonelines will be open as usual from 8am Tuesday 29th August 2023.  Please plan ahead and order any regular … [continue] Bank Holiday Closure August 2023

Last week the new survey results were published online for everyone to see. Last year in the Dorset region, we had a an overall result of 98%, with 3 Dorset … [continue] General Practice Patient Survey 2022

 Bowel cancer is very treatable. The earlier it’s diagnosed, the easier it is to treat. People whose cancer is diagnosed at an early stage have a much higher chance of … [continue] Bowel Cancer – Early Diagnosis

SCARS are Stalbridge Cancer and Recovery Support, supported by Macmillan The Grove Medical Centre, Yetminster Health Centre and The Apples Medical Centre together form The Sherborne Primary Care Network (PCN). … [continue] New Cancer Support Group in Sherborne

We have a great new resource on our website. A local directory of Health and Care who’s who in the Sherborne area. Please click here to see the useful numbers … [continue] Who’s who in the Sherborne Area?

mymhealth has been commissioned by Dorset CCG. This is a digital platform aimed at helping patients manage their long-term medical conditions. If you have asthma, diabetes, COPD or a heart … [continue] Health App Available to Help Patients Manage Long Term Medical Conditions

From Monday 26th November the Dispensary Phone Lines will be open from 9:30am to 11:30am.

Please register for online service. Click here for more information.

In line with local and national guidance, Yetminster Health Centre has ‘turned on’ electronic Data Sharing. This enables your information to be shared with other services who are delivering your … [continue] Improving patient care through sharing data