All of us will lose somebody dear to us. And in some cases, the grief can be debilitating. That’s why a group of Shaftesbury volunteers has launched bereavement peer support sessions at the Abbey View Medical Centre. Sasha Langton-Gilks’ 16-year-old son David died of a brain tumour. In the ten years since then, Sasha has […]
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Menopause Support Group A peer support group for women to help live with menopause symptoms Meeting at Abbey View and Sturminster Newton Medical Centre. The Co-op are sponsoring the groups and providing free refreshments. There is also a Facebook Group. For further details click here Abbey View Medical Centre in Shaftesbury – every 2nd Friday
At Marnhull Surgery 2 pm – 4 pm An email from Jen Churcher: “Hello! My name is Jen Churcher and I am a Social Prescriber with the Blackmore Vale Partnership Surgeries. We have a patient population of approximately 28,000 of which 777 are registered as unpaid Carers who care for a loved one’s health and
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NEWS FROM THE HEALTH CHAMPIONS Menopause Support Group Setting up peer support for women to help live with menopause symptoms Starts Friday 10th June and will run every 2nd and 4th Friday alternating between Sturminster Surgery and Abbey View. Poster coming shortly! Free Refreshments Caring For Carers Coffee Morning Coffee morning – last Tuesday of
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The Social Prescribing Team at the Blackmore Vale Practice are looking for volunteers to train as ‘Falls Buddies”. This role entails weekly contact (approx. 1 hour) for up to 8 weeks with someone who is at risk of falling. Volunteers will support confidence and help people to remain independent. Most importantly they will be a
The Social Prescribers have been busy and now have more staff and more activities. The Singing Group is on Wednesdays at 10.30 am via Zoom. Walking for Health is on at many times in all three North Dorset Towns. Telephone Friendship Groups no include Fibro/Chronic pain, Community Chatter and Ladies Coffee Morning. There are three
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