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Milton Abbas Surgery - Calling all Artists!
Milton Abbas Surgery is calling on the local community to help brighten its walls with artwork that celebrates joy and creativity. Everyone, regardless of age or skill level, is invited to participate and share their artistic talents.
Theme: "What Makes Me Happy"
Participants are encouraged to reflect on the moments, people, or things that bring happiness to their lives and translate these ideas into artwork.
Submission Guidelines:
- Size: Artwork should be no larger than A4.
- Deadline: Friday, 31st January 2025.
- How to Submit: Submissions can be dropped off at the surgery's reception desk. Each piece should include the artist's name, age, and contact details clearly written on the back.
Age Categories:
- Ages 0-5
- Ages 6-11
- Ages 12-18
- Ages 18+
Milton Abbas Surgery hopes this initiative will bring a sense of connection and vibrancy to its space. The PCN and surgery team is excited to see the diverse interpretations of the theme and looks forward to displaying the community’s masterpieces on its walls.
For further details, please contact the surgery directly, and thank you to everyone taking part in this creative project.
PCN Patient Wellbeing Event– Saturday, 2nd November, Dorford Centre, Dorchester
Our Patient Wellbeing Event was a resounding success! We were delighted to welcome over 25 local stakeholders who shared a wide variety of support and wellness resources with all who attended.
Highlights of the Day:
- Children’s Activities: Dorchester Library entertained the children with their engaging Lego Club and a wonderful SENsational Storytime session.
- Delicious Food: The Friendly Food Club impressed everyone with their tasty and aromatic bean stew. They also provided families with valuable tips on nutrition and meal planning, along with free recipe cards.
- Support Services: SENDiass offered a helpful drop-in advice service, supporting families and answering questions.
- Fitness Fun: The Engine Room Team from Weymouth led a lively Chair Pilates session that was filled with laughter. Both patients and stakeholders enjoyed chair-based exercises and relaxation techniques.
- Refreshments and Prizes: Our PCN team made sure everyone had plenty of refreshments throughout the event. They also encouraged attendees to complete a short questionnaire for a chance to enter our free prize draw, featuring amazing prizes donated by our generous community partners. Special thanks to Tesco, Ridgewater Energy, Dorchester Arts, The Works (who donated over 50 children’s books), and Cafe Nero for their contributions.
We couldn’t have made this event such a success without the incredible support from all involved. A massive thank you to everyone who participated, contributed, and attended. We look forward to hosting more events like this in the future!
Patient Records Update
Beginning in December, we’re launching a new patient questionnaire across all practices in our Primary Care Network (PCN), starting with Atrium Health Centre. You will receive a message from NHSNoReply inviting you to complete a brief questionnaire to keep health records current and enhance the care we provide.
The questionnaire will include questions on lifestyle and essential demographic information, such as ethnicity, whether you care for someone, and if you are a military veteran. This information helps us develop a fuller understanding of our patients’ needs, enabling us to offer more personalised and relevant services.
How Does This Help?
With these insights, we can anticipate health needs more effectively, provide specific resources, and design programs to better support our patients’ well-being.
What to Expect
The message from NHSNoReply will direct you to a secure, easy-to-complete questionnaire. Your responses are confidential and update your medical records on SystmOne where you can view them through the NHS App, SystmOnline or Airmid.
We appreciate your participation as we work together to enhance the quality of care across our PCN.