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Cerne Abbas
Surgery
Our local doctors’ surgery is located in
Long Street, Cerne Abbas.
Their website is at
For full Surgery information, please
visit the Surgery website
Buckland Newton Community Website
in the heart of rural Dorset
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.
Surgery Telephone No: 01300 341666
Dispensary (9.00 am to 10.00 am only) 01300 345163