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49 Barrack Road
Christchurch
Dorset
BH23 1PA
Stour Surgery Newsletter
February 2024
Warm Welcome
As we embark on a new year at the practice, we are delighted to introduce two new GPs: Dr. Nancy Theodorou and Dr. Laura Regan. Please join us in extending a warm welcome to them.
Additionally, we want to remind you to take good care of yourself as we transition into early spring/winter. If you are eligible for vaccinations and would like to receive them, please schedule your appointment promptly. Your well-being plays a crucial role in alleviating the winter pressures we face, so by looking after yourself, you're helping us better serve our community.
How to order your medication
If you take medicine regularly, you'll usually have a repeat prescription. This means you can order your medicine when you need it, without having to see a GP every time.
You might be able to ask your pharmacy directly for your medicine if your GP has set this up (repeat dispensing). If not, you'll need to order your medicines through a repeat prescription from your GP surgery.
We offer three convenient ways for you to order your medication in advance to ensure you never run out:
- Using Online Services: Order medication using the NHS App or SystmOnline. This is the most direct way of ordering as the requests come straight through onto our systems and saves you having to wait in a phone queue or until we check the prescription box.
- Call our dedicated prescription line by phoning 01202 464600 (option 2) during our office hours: Monday to Thursday from 10 AM to 2 PM, and Friday from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM.
- Drop a written prescription request into the red prescription box located on the left-hand side in the foyer.
It is your responsibility to make sure you order your medication in time, please allow 2 working days for us to process your prescription.
Parkrun
Stour Surgery has linked with Bournemouth parkrun event to be a certified as a parkrun practice.
Bournemouth parkrun is a free weekly 5k community event which takes place on Saturday's at 9am.
Come along and join in with your local community and enjoy some fresh air as Spring commences.
MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) Vaccine
The MMR vaccine is a safe and effective combined vaccine.
It protects against 3 serious illnesses:
- measles
- mumps
- rubella (german measles)
These highly infectious conditions can easily spread between unvaccinated people. Getting vaccinated is important, as these conditions can also lead to serious problems including meningitis, hearing loss and problems during pregnancy.
We are currently inviting children aged 6 to 11 who have not had 2 doses of the MMR vaccination, please phone reception if you wish to book.
Christchurch Foodbank+
Support Christchurch Faithworks food bank by making a difference today!
Christchurch Food Bank+ goes beyond addressing emergency food needs; they are dedicated to caring for the complete well-being of individuals. The center is designed to support you, walk alongside you, and equip you with the skills to not just survive, but thrive, enabling you to live life to the fullest.
You can contribute by dropping off donations in the designated box in our reception area, which will be delivered to the St Joes Church project in Purewell.
Monthly Activity
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Appointments were not attended
7516
Appointments took place
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Calls were taken
Published: Feb 13, 2024