Latest News from West Moors Village Surgery
Community SWITCH - a Path to Improved Health and Well-being
At West Moors Village Surgery, we want to do all we can to help you with your well-being needs.
What if together, we could do more for you?
Working with our colleagues in the Crane Valley Primary Care Network we offer a groundbreaking initiative designed to enhance local people's overall health and quality of life – Community SWITCH.
We understand that a patient's health and well-being extends beyond traditional medical care. Community SWITCH goes beyond the ordinary and empowering you with additional tools and opportunities to manage your health effectively.
Know Your Numbers? Drop-in Blood Pressure Checks!
We’re teaming up with LiveWell Dorset to make staying healthy easier for our community. Their mobile health van will be parked right outside the surgery next week, and we’d love to see you there!
- Where: Outside West Moors Village Surgery
- When: Tuesday 21st April
- Time: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
- No appointment needed – just drop in!
Why should you stop by?
Update Your Records: We are currently updating our clinical records and need your latest blood pressure reading. This helps us provide you with the best possible care.
Lifestyle Advice: The Livewell team will be on hand to offer expert tips on movement, nutrition, and general wellbeing.
Thinking of Quitting Smoking? If you’re looking to kick the habit, Livewell Dorset is offering free vape kits and support for anyone wishing to stop smoking.
Whether you're passing by on your morning walk or popping to the shops, please stop in and say hello!
COVID-19 Spring Booster 2026
Stay protected this spring! We are now offering COVID-19 vaccine appointments for eligible adults and immunosuppressed patients. A quick booster helps keep you and your loved ones safe from new variants.
Appointments available:
â–ª Monday 13th April to Friday 17th April
â–ª Saturday 18th April
â–ª Tuesday 21st April to Friday 24th April
🔗 Check your eligibility
Call 01202 865800 to book an appointment.
Update to the NHS routine childhood vaccination programme
Children under 6 are now being offered the MMRV vaccine instead of MMR as part of the NHS routine childhood vaccination programme.
This replaces the existing MMR vaccine and adds protection against chickenpox, in addition to measles, mumps, and rubella.
You don’t need to do anything — your GP will contact you when your child is due.
🔗 nhs.uk/mmrv
Important Update for Our Patients!
West Moors Village Surgery is now using SystmConnect — our brand-new online consultation system.
This will replace some of the services we previously provided through eConsult.
You can now use SystmConnect to:
• Request a fit/sick note
• Request medication review or prescriptions
• Request a doctor’s letter or report
You don’t need a SystmOnline account to use it — but if you do log in with SystmOnline or your NHS login, it’ll save you time by filling in some of your details automatically.
SystmConnect is one of many online ways in which you can contact us.
Find out more on accessing online health services on our website here>>
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