Dorset General Practice Alliance
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Championing and supporting general practices across Dorset - including representing the views of general practice to ensure our voice is heard when key decisions are being made about healthcare. www.dorsetgpalliance.co.uk
We help to ensure that general practice is represented in Dorset’s health and care system.
Our short film for the recent NHS Dorset ICB board meeting showed some of the work happening in general practice. See the full video here: buff.ly/hOZHw7y
Our short film for the recent NHS Dorset ICB board meeting showed some of the work happening in general practice. See the full video here: buff.ly/hOZHw7y
December 1, 2025 at 9:26 AM
We help to ensure that general practice is represented in Dorset’s health and care system.
Our short film for the recent NHS Dorset ICB board meeting showed some of the work happening in general practice. See the full video here: buff.ly/hOZHw7y
Our short film for the recent NHS Dorset ICB board meeting showed some of the work happening in general practice. See the full video here: buff.ly/hOZHw7y
Care coordinators are the link that helps patients stay connected with the right care and support. Behind every appointment is a skilled team working together. That's GPs, nurses, pharmacists, healthcare assistants and many more. staywelldorset.nhs.uk/options/primary
November 23, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Care coordinators are the link that helps patients stay connected with the right care and support. Behind every appointment is a skilled team working together. That's GPs, nurses, pharmacists, healthcare assistants and many more. staywelldorset.nhs.uk/options/primary
Did you know? Across Dorset, there were almost half a million GP appointments in Sept. Many involved the expert support of practice-based pharmacists.
They help patients understand their medicines, review prescriptions and free up GP time for more complex care. staywelldorset.nhs.uk/options/primary
They help patients understand their medicines, review prescriptions and free up GP time for more complex care. staywelldorset.nhs.uk/options/primary
November 17, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Did you know? Across Dorset, there were almost half a million GP appointments in Sept. Many involved the expert support of practice-based pharmacists.
They help patients understand their medicines, review prescriptions and free up GP time for more complex care. staywelldorset.nhs.uk/options/primary
They help patients understand their medicines, review prescriptions and free up GP time for more complex care. staywelldorset.nhs.uk/options/primary
A huge well done to everyone at The Blandford Group Practice for achieving an Outstanding rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) . This is a rating given to only 5% of general practices nationally. theblandfordgrouppractice.co.uk/how-are-we-doing/
November 14, 2025 at 9:00 AM
A huge well done to everyone at The Blandford Group Practice for achieving an Outstanding rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) . This is a rating given to only 5% of general practices nationally. theblandfordgrouppractice.co.uk/how-are-we-doing/
In September, over 495,000 appointments took place across Dorset general practices.
Behind every appointment is a skilled team working together. That's nurses, pharmacists, healthcare assistants and many more. staywelldorset.nhs.uk/options/primary
Behind every appointment is a skilled team working together. That's nurses, pharmacists, healthcare assistants and many more. staywelldorset.nhs.uk/options/primary
November 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM
In September, over 495,000 appointments took place across Dorset general practices.
Behind every appointment is a skilled team working together. That's nurses, pharmacists, healthcare assistants and many more. staywelldorset.nhs.uk/options/primary
Behind every appointment is a skilled team working together. That's nurses, pharmacists, healthcare assistants and many more. staywelldorset.nhs.uk/options/primary
Discover the vital roles of allied health professionals like physiotherapists and paramedics in general practice. Watch our video youtu.be/ZrsHNIo-YNM to see how they collaborate with GPs, nurses, and wellbeing teams to provide effective patient care across Dorset and beyond. #AHPDay2025
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October 14, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Discover the vital roles of allied health professionals like physiotherapists and paramedics in general practice. Watch our video youtu.be/ZrsHNIo-YNM to see how they collaborate with GPs, nurses, and wellbeing teams to provide effective patient care across Dorset and beyond. #AHPDay2025
This #AHPDay, we're honoring the Allied Health Professionals in Dorset's general practices. Your appointment not with a GP? No worries, it could be with someone like Gemma, an advanced paramedic practitioner ready to help. Learn more about their roles: staywelldorset.nhs.uk/options/prim...
October 14, 2025 at 7:49 AM
This #AHPDay, we're honoring the Allied Health Professionals in Dorset's general practices. Your appointment not with a GP? No worries, it could be with someone like Gemma, an advanced paramedic practitioner ready to help. Learn more about their roles: staywelldorset.nhs.uk/options/prim...
If you're dealing with back pain, joint problems or stiffness, you might not need to see a GP first. staywelldorset.nhs.uk/options/prim...
September 22, 2025 at 8:17 AM
If you're dealing with back pain, joint problems or stiffness, you might not need to see a GP first. staywelldorset.nhs.uk/options/prim...
You don’t have to face your worries alone. Support is here, through your GP surgery.
Tom is the Wellbeing Team Manager at Abbey View Medical Centre in Shaftesbury.
Find out more about the different roles in your surgery and how they can help you:
staywelldorset.nhs.uk/options/prim...
Tom is the Wellbeing Team Manager at Abbey View Medical Centre in Shaftesbury.
Find out more about the different roles in your surgery and how they can help you:
staywelldorset.nhs.uk/options/prim...
September 20, 2025 at 7:30 PM
You don’t have to face your worries alone. Support is here, through your GP surgery.
Tom is the Wellbeing Team Manager at Abbey View Medical Centre in Shaftesbury.
Find out more about the different roles in your surgery and how they can help you:
staywelldorset.nhs.uk/options/prim...
Tom is the Wellbeing Team Manager at Abbey View Medical Centre in Shaftesbury.
Find out more about the different roles in your surgery and how they can help you:
staywelldorset.nhs.uk/options/prim...
You might meet different healthcare professionals at your surgery. They all work together as one team to support your care, so you get the right help as quickly as possible.
Not sure who to see? That’s OK, we’re here to guide you.
staywelldorset.nhs.uk/options/prim...
Not sure who to see? That’s OK, we’re here to guide you.
staywelldorset.nhs.uk/options/prim...
September 19, 2025 at 8:15 AM
You might meet different healthcare professionals at your surgery. They all work together as one team to support your care, so you get the right help as quickly as possible.
Not sure who to see? That’s OK, we’re here to guide you.
staywelldorset.nhs.uk/options/prim...
Not sure who to see? That’s OK, we’re here to guide you.
staywelldorset.nhs.uk/options/prim...
No one should feel alone. At the beginning of the month, Crane Valley PCN led by Cranborne Practice, held its first event to tackle loneliness in our communities.
Read more about this brilliant work here: www.dorsetgpalliance.co.uk/news/craneva...
Read more about this brilliant work here: www.dorsetgpalliance.co.uk/news/craneva...
Crane Valley PCN united over 20 local groups to tackle loneliness and ensure no one in our community feels alone — Dorset General Practice Alliance
SPRING SUMMIT 2024 - LET\u2019S FOCUS ON WORKPLACE CULTURE & THE WORKFORCE - 1st MAY 2024
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September 18, 2025 at 7:00 AM
No one should feel alone. At the beginning of the month, Crane Valley PCN led by Cranborne Practice, held its first event to tackle loneliness in our communities.
Read more about this brilliant work here: www.dorsetgpalliance.co.uk/news/craneva...
Read more about this brilliant work here: www.dorsetgpalliance.co.uk/news/craneva...
Look out for our new campaign launching this week and help us share this message.
At your local surgery, you’ll find a whole team of people working to get you the right care at the right time. That includes pharmacists, social prescribers, and more. staywelldorset.nhs.uk/options/prim...
At your local surgery, you’ll find a whole team of people working to get you the right care at the right time. That includes pharmacists, social prescribers, and more. staywelldorset.nhs.uk/options/prim...
September 12, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Look out for our new campaign launching this week and help us share this message.
At your local surgery, you’ll find a whole team of people working to get you the right care at the right time. That includes pharmacists, social prescribers, and more. staywelldorset.nhs.uk/options/prim...
At your local surgery, you’ll find a whole team of people working to get you the right care at the right time. That includes pharmacists, social prescribers, and more. staywelldorset.nhs.uk/options/prim...
The Alliance was proud to be part of NHS Dorset’s Annual General Meeting today. We were there to showcase the fantastic work happening in general practice across Dorset.
Thanks to NHS Dorset for bringing partners together today, with a shared ambition for better health and wellbeing.
Thanks to NHS Dorset for bringing partners together today, with a shared ambition for better health and wellbeing.
September 10, 2025 at 6:03 PM
The Alliance was proud to be part of NHS Dorset’s Annual General Meeting today. We were there to showcase the fantastic work happening in general practice across Dorset.
Thanks to NHS Dorset for bringing partners together today, with a shared ambition for better health and wellbeing.
Thanks to NHS Dorset for bringing partners together today, with a shared ambition for better health and wellbeing.
The Alliance don't speak for general practice. The Alliance amplifies the voice of general practice where it matters.
www.dorsetgpalliance.co.uk/about
#PrimaryCareVoice #Dorset #TeamGP
www.dorsetgpalliance.co.uk/about
#PrimaryCareVoice #Dorset #TeamGP
August 20, 2025 at 6:48 AM
The Alliance don't speak for general practice. The Alliance amplifies the voice of general practice where it matters.
www.dorsetgpalliance.co.uk/about
#PrimaryCareVoice #Dorset #TeamGP
www.dorsetgpalliance.co.uk/about
#PrimaryCareVoice #Dorset #TeamGP
Integrated Neighbourhood Teams are here, and Dorset is leading the way, with joined-up, community-first care.
www.dorsetgpalliance.co.uk/resources-3
#INTs #IntegratedCare #TeamGP #Dorset #PrimaryCare
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#INTs #IntegratedCare #TeamGP #Dorset #PrimaryCare
August 13, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Integrated Neighbourhood Teams are here, and Dorset is leading the way, with joined-up, community-first care.
www.dorsetgpalliance.co.uk/resources-3
#INTs #IntegratedCare #TeamGP #Dorset #PrimaryCare
www.dorsetgpalliance.co.uk/resources-3
#INTs #IntegratedCare #TeamGP #Dorset #PrimaryCare
We started with a summit. Now we’re shaping the future of general practice — with actions, not just words.
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#PrimaryCare #Sustainability #Dorset #TeamGP
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#PrimaryCare #Sustainability #Dorset #TeamGP
August 6, 2025 at 7:25 AM
We started with a summit. Now we’re shaping the future of general practice — with actions, not just words.
www.dorsetgpalliance.co.uk
#PrimaryCare #Sustainability #Dorset #TeamGP
www.dorsetgpalliance.co.uk
#PrimaryCare #Sustainability #Dorset #TeamGP
Who are we? We’re the voice of 68 general practices across Dorset, working together to improve care for 800,000+ patients. 💬
www.dorsetgpalliance.co.uk
#TeamGP #DorsetGeneralPractice
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#TeamGP #DorsetGeneralPractice
August 4, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Who are we? We’re the voice of 68 general practices across Dorset, working together to improve care for 800,000+ patients. 💬
www.dorsetgpalliance.co.uk
#TeamGP #DorsetGeneralPractice
www.dorsetgpalliance.co.uk
#TeamGP #DorsetGeneralPractice
Well done Blandford Group Practice for your exceptional dedication during Cervical Screening Awareness Week. They are hosting a drop-in cervical screening session on June 21st from 8:30 am to 12 noon for their patients due a screening appointment.
Read more at: nhsdorset.nhs.uk/news/blandfo...
Read more at: nhsdorset.nhs.uk/news/blandfo...
Blandford drop-in cervical screening clinic returns for Cervical Screening Awareness Week
After the success of last year’s walk-in cervical screening clinic in Blandford, where 43 tests took place and many more were booked, Blandford Group Practice will be running another drop-in clinic…
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June 20, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Well done Blandford Group Practice for your exceptional dedication during Cervical Screening Awareness Week. They are hosting a drop-in cervical screening session on June 21st from 8:30 am to 12 noon for their patients due a screening appointment.
Read more at: nhsdorset.nhs.uk/news/blandfo...
Read more at: nhsdorset.nhs.uk/news/blandfo...
Burnout, stress, and pressure are genuine concerns, and we've listened to past staff surveys. The Alliance has taken action by offering resilience training for Dorset general practice. Participate in the current staff survey to help shape our actions. Your input truly matters! #WorkplaceWellbeing
May 13, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Burnout, stress, and pressure are genuine concerns, and we've listened to past staff surveys. The Alliance has taken action by offering resilience training for Dorset general practice. Participate in the current staff survey to help shape our actions. Your input truly matters! #WorkplaceWellbeing
"To every general practice nurse, thank you for your care, your hard work and your leadership. You make a difference every day," is the message from our amazing nurse lead Clare Mechen.
Clare has been a nurse for nearly 35 years and works now in practice as well as with us at the Alliance.
Clare has been a nurse for nearly 35 years and works now in practice as well as with us at the Alliance.
May 12, 2025 at 7:30 AM
"To every general practice nurse, thank you for your care, your hard work and your leadership. You make a difference every day," is the message from our amazing nurse lead Clare Mechen.
Clare has been a nurse for nearly 35 years and works now in practice as well as with us at the Alliance.
Clare has been a nurse for nearly 35 years and works now in practice as well as with us at the Alliance.
The general practice Staff Experience Survey is now live and open until 31 May.
It’s quick. It’s anonymous. And it genuinely makes a difference.
Check your inbox for the link or DM us if you haven’t received it.
It’s quick. It’s anonymous. And it genuinely makes a difference.
Check your inbox for the link or DM us if you haven’t received it.
May 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The general practice Staff Experience Survey is now live and open until 31 May.
It’s quick. It’s anonymous. And it genuinely makes a difference.
Check your inbox for the link or DM us if you haven’t received it.
It’s quick. It’s anonymous. And it genuinely makes a difference.
Check your inbox for the link or DM us if you haven’t received it.
Since March, The Cranborne Practice has been transforming a hidden spot into a tranquil oasis with fragrant herbs, vibrant blooms and a picnic area funded by generous past donations. Find out where this hidden spot is... More info at: communityswitch.org/communitygar...
April 14, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Since March, The Cranborne Practice has been transforming a hidden spot into a tranquil oasis with fragrant herbs, vibrant blooms and a picnic area funded by generous past donations. Find out where this hidden spot is... More info at: communityswitch.org/communitygar...
Most people prefer handling minor ailments themselves but appreciate guidance and confirmation from their surgery. Our latest self-care survey told us this and much more. Discover more about the insights and future steps: www.dorsetgpalliance.co.uk/news/self-ca... #SelfCare
April 11, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Most people prefer handling minor ailments themselves but appreciate guidance and confirmation from their surgery. Our latest self-care survey told us this and much more. Discover more about the insights and future steps: www.dorsetgpalliance.co.uk/news/self-ca... #SelfCare
April is Stress Awareness Month, a reminder of the importance of self-care. Stress can impacts our health and our work. Prioritise your mental well-being, take breaks and stay connected. Self-care is essential. #MentalHealth #SelfCare
April 9, 2025 at 8:17 AM
April is Stress Awareness Month, a reminder of the importance of self-care. Stress can impacts our health and our work. Prioritise your mental well-being, take breaks and stay connected. Self-care is essential. #MentalHealth #SelfCare
You might not expect your general practice surgery to be part of the climate solution — but across Dorset, they are. Take a look at what’s happening across Dorset:
Dorset general practice surgeries going greener to boost health and cut emissions — Dorset General Practice Alliance
General practice surgeries across the county are stepping up their efforts to go green. They are making eco-friendly changes that support the environment, reduce costs, and promote better health for…
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April 8, 2025 at 4:22 PM
You might not expect your general practice surgery to be part of the climate solution — but across Dorset, they are. Take a look at what’s happening across Dorset: