Poole North PCN

24/10/2026

💜🌸 WORLD MENOPAUSE AWARENESS MONTH 🌸💜

October is Menopause Awareness Month – an opportunity to raise awareness, break the stigma and remind everyone that no one should have to navigate menopause alone.

Menopause is a natural stage of life, but symptoms can affect everyone differently. These may include:

🌡️ Hot flushes and night sweats
😴 Sleep difficulties and fatigue
🧠 Brain fog and difficulty concentrating
💗 Mood changes, anxiety and low mood
🌸 Changes to periods and other physical symptoms

💜 You don't have to suffer in silence. There is support available, and you deserve to feel heard and understood.

If menopause symptoms are affecting your daily life, please speak to your GP or practice nurse. We can discuss your symptoms, answer your questions and help you explore the support and treatment options available.

Let's continue the conversation, support one another and help make menopause a topic we can talk about openly.

💬 Have questions about menopause? We're here to help.
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/menopause-and-perimenopause/

Find out about menopause and perimenopause symptoms, treatments and things you can do to help.

23/10/2026

🌧️ STORM WARNING – PLEASE STAY SAFE 🌬️

Your safety is our priority. With severe weather expected, we encourage all our patients and their families to take extra care and follow official weather advice.

⚠️ A few important reminders:

🏠 Stay indoors where possible and avoid unnecessary travel.

🌳 Keep away from trees, scaffolding and loose outdoor objects.

🚗 If you must travel, take extra care on the roads and allow additional time for your journey.

💊 Make sure you have enough essential medication.

📱 Keep your phone charged and check official weather updates.

❤️ Check in on elderly relatives, neighbours and anyone who may need extra support.

Please follow advice from the Met Office and local emergency services.

From all of us at the practice, please take care, stay warm and stay safe. 💙

Met Office UK weather warnings for rain, wind, snow, ice, fog, thunderstorm, lightning and extreme heat.

21/10/2026

Join us at our Winter Wellness Event!

Come along and meet a range of local health and wellbeing services offering support, advice and checks to help you stay well this winter.

There will be Flu and Covid vaccinations, energy advice from Ridgewater Energy, support and information from Age UK, hearing checks, hand reflexology, blood pressure and cholesterol checks, Carers support and many others.

Warm up with a cup of soup and a roll, or enjoy a cup of tea or coffee.

Pop in, have a chat with our friendly team, find out what support is available locally and take a positive step towards your health and wellbeing this winter.

21/10/2026

Our Care Coordinators from Poole North PCN were delighted to attend Elderfest in Poole, on 1st October, hosted by BCP Council.

It was a fantastic event with a great turnout, bringing together a wide range of local health services and healthcare providers to support and inform our community.

Visitors had the opportunity to find out more about:
🩺 Local health services and healthcare support
💜 Carers’ information and support
💉Flu & Covid Vaccinations
🚒 Fire and police safety advice
⚡ Energy advice and Leonardo Carer Support

It was wonderful to see so many people attending, connecting with local services and accessing helpful information and advice.

A big thank you to BCP Council for hosting such a valuable event and to everyone who came along and helped make it a success.

Poole North will also be hosting out own Winter Wellness Event at St Paul's Church Canford Heath on Wednesday 18th November, 2-4pm. Please see our post with more details.

21/10/2026

Stay Alert: Be Aware of Scams!

Please remember to stay vigilant and be cautious of potential scams. People committing courier fraud typically target the elderly or vulnerable people who may live alone or suffer from age-related illnesses.

Scammers may contact you by phone, text, email or in person, sometimes pretending to be from the NHS, your GP practice or another trusted organisation.

Protect yourself by following these simple tips:
✅ Never share personal information, passwords, bank details or security codes with someone you don’t know or trust
✅ Be cautious of unexpected calls, texts or emails asking for personal information or money
✅ Think before clicking on links in messages or emails
✅ If you’re unsure, contact the organisation directly using a trusted phone number
✅ Never feel pressured into making a decision or handing over information

If you want to know more about staying safe from scams, please come along to our Winter Wellness Event on Wednesday 18th November, 2-4pm at St Paul's Church, Canford Heath.

We’re pleased to welcome Dorset Police's Fraud Protect Officer, Damian Cranny's “Ask Damian” service, who will be on hand to offer advice on scams, how to spot them, and what to look out for to help keep you and your family safe.

It’s a great opportunity to ask questions, get advice and find out how to protect yourself from scammers.

Please share this post with family, friends and neighbours to help spread the word.

Stay alert, stay safe and think before you share.

10/10/2026

💚 Today is World Mental Health Day 💚

Today is a reminder that mental health matters — not just today, but every day.

You never truly know what someone else is going through. A smile can hide a struggle, and sometimes the strongest thing a person can do is simply say, “I’m not okay.”

So today, let’s check in with the people we care about. Listen without judgement. Be kind. Reach out. And remember that asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.

To anyone struggling right now: you are not alone, you matter, and it’s okay not to be okay. ❤️

Let’s make talking about mental health as normal as talking about physical health.

https://www.mind.org.uk/

https://www.rethink.org/

https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/children-and-young-adults/mental-health-support/mental-health-charities/

We're Mind, the mental health charity. We're here to make sure no one has to face a mental health problem alone.

09/10/2026

💗 Baby Loss Awareness Week 💗
Friday, October 9 – Thursday, October 15, 2026.

This week, we remember the babies who were loved, longed for and cherished, no matter how brief their time with us.

Baby loss can be an incredibly lonely journey, and sometimes there are no words that can make it easier. But every baby matters. Every loss matters. Every grieving parent deserves to be remembered, supported and heard.

To anyone carrying the heartbreak of baby loss — your baby mattered, your love matters, and you are not alone. 🩷

🩷Wave of Light: The week concludes on October 15 at 7:00 PM, where people worldwide light a candle for at least one hour to remember babies lost.

🩷Official Info: You can find out more or get involved by following the link:
https://babyloss-awareness.org/

🩷The Lullaby Trust: Access confidential bereavement support for sudden or unexpected baby loss through The Lullaby Trust.
https://www.lullabytrust.org.uk/bereavement-support/

🩷Petals Charity: Offers specialized, free-of-charge psychological counselling for pregnancy and baby loss through the Petals Charity.
https://www.petalscharity.org/

🩷Child Bereavement UK: Call 0800 02 888 40 or email [email protected] for support when a baby or child dies

🩷Sands (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society): Visit Sands for a non-judgmental helpline and local peer support groups.
https://www.sands.org.uk/support-you/understanding-why-your-baby-died/baby-loss-support-information-and-useful-links

🩷Tommy's Midwives Helpline: Call free at 0800 0147 800 or email [email protected] for specialized advice from midwives.

07/10/2026

October is

If you are thinking of drinking less or stopping altogether, your body starts to thank you sooner than you might think.

⚠ Please seek medical advice before you stop drinking alcohol if you have physical withdrawal symptoms, like shaking, sweating or feeling anxious. It can be dangerous to stop drinking too quickly without proper help.

For more information please follow the links below:
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-advice/tips-on-cutting-down-alcohol/

https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/drink-less/

06/10/2026

05/10/2026

☕🍰 Macmillan Coffee Morning – Thank You! 💚

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at Poole North Primary Care Network’s Macmillan Coffee Morning! It was lovely to come together over a cuppa, enjoy some delicious homemade treats and support such a fantastic cause.

A special thank you to everyone who generously donated cakes and baked treats, and to everyone who donated on the day.

We’re delighted to share that together we raised an amazing £277.70 for Macmillan Cancer Support! 🎉👏

Thank you to everyone who helped make the morning such a success. Your generosity and support are very much appreciated. 💚