Cerne Abbas

Surgery

Our local doctors’ surgery is located in

Long Street, Cerne Abbas.

Their website is at

www.cerneabbassurgery.co.uk

For full Surgery information, please

visit the Surgery website

Appointments

With the NHS moving more to on line services, patients who are able to access new technologies are invited to request access to the on line system to allow you to order repeat medication. To register please speak to reception; you will be required to bring identification before a password can be issued and you will need to collect this in person from the surgery; it only takes a moment. If you need help to log on please call the surgery on 01300 341666 or pop in and someone will be happy to help you. The more people that routinely use on line services the better, as this allows us more time to help those who have more urgent queries.

Surgery opening hours

Please be aware that the surgery closes at 6.30pm, therefore if you normally come after that to pick up your medication you will need to visit us earlier. If you will find this difficult, please call reception on 01300 341666 and ask for a call back from our dispensary manager to discuss. We will be offering pre-bookable (via the online portal) evening telephone appointments with a GP between 6.30pm and 7pm: these are aimed at our working patients who struggle to attend surgery during the day. If you would like to register for on line services, you will need to come into the surgery with identification and you will be issued with a password.

Dispensary

Please note that for safety reasons, you are no longer be able to order medication through the dispensary phone line. Patients should request medication using one of the following methods: • A week or two before you need medication, leave your repeat slip at the shop where you collect your medication, or at the surgery. • Order on line: ask for information on how to do this. If you have a query and do need to speak to the dispensary, please call reception and ask for a call back. You will not be able to speak immediately to a dispenser but the dispensary will call you the same day. Be aware that this is not an order line.

Remember also that there are lots of places apart from your

GP surgery where you can get help if you are unwell:

· High street pharmacies can advise on how to treat a range of common conditions; · NHS 111 are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and can provide advice on your health; · Minor injuries units (MIU) can help with a range of things that are urgent but not life threatening, for example broken bones, sprains and minor burns; Blandford or Weymouth are your nearest MIUs. · 999 or Emergency Departments (A&E) should only be used in a life threatening situation. Dorchester is your nearest Emergency Department. For more information on local health services for you, your friends and family, visit www.staywelldorset.nhs.uk

Transport to the Surgery

For those unable to drive themselves, use public transport or avail themselves of friends or relatives to get to appointments, the Buckland Newton Car Neighbour Scheme has agreed to transport clients to the Surgery at Cerne Abbas. Clients need to register with the co-ordinators and give two days notice of visit.  Please note that the Surgery will not book the car on your behalf; you need to contact the co-ordinator on 07733 849 264.  Please see the Neighbourhood Car Scheme page.

2021 Flu Clinics

Once again, we are running several flu clinics this year and will take place as follows: • 11th October: Green Man, Kings Stag postponed to 8th November • 22nd October: Cerne Abbas Village Hall • 27th October: Piddle Valley School • 14th November: Cerne Abbas Village Hall (under 65 only) We are vaccinating more people than ever this year, so we need your help for it to be an efficient and effective day. Please note: • Patients over 50 and those 18-50 with a chronic condition are eligible • You will receive an invite via text or phone call. If you are eligible and haven’t had an invite, please call the surgery on 01300 341666 • You must book an appointment: we will not be able to vaccinate without an appointment • Patients must arrive at their allocated appointment time to make sure queues don’t build • Patients must wear a mask, wear clothes which allow easy access to the upper arm and be ready to be vaccinated • Car parking will be limited at the village hall, but our Patient Group Volunteers will be able to direct you to alternative parking if necessary. If you are able to walk to attend your appointment, please do so. Our thanks go to our volunteers for their support in helping the clinics to run smoothly and also to staff at both the Green Man and Piddle Valley School for allowing us to use their premises.