We work with our patients to help them better manage chronic conditions such as:

• Asthma
• Cancer
• CHD Coronary Heart Disease
• COPD Chronic Obstruction Pulmonary Disease
• Diabetes
• Hypertension
• Osteoarthritis
• Stroke/TIA

If you have been requested to do so, please follow this link>> please follow this link to complete this online review form no later than 48 hours before your appointment. 

The NHS A - Z offers a lot of information about the following health conditions:

Below we offer links to some other useful third party websites where you can access further information and support for people with Long Term Conditions.

www.asthmaandlung.org.uk – information on lung conditions including asthma and COPD

www.bhf.org.uk – information on heart disease. hypertension and strokes

www.cancerresearchuk.org - information on Cancer types and treatments

www.diabetes.org.uk – advice and support on diabetes and self-management courses

www.macmillan.org.uk – cancer information

www.dorsetmind.uk – mental health support and advice

www.versusarthritis.org – arthritis information

The Tracker service is for those patients over the age of 65 who may need assistance with coping with long term medical conditions, regular health monitoring, medication support, support if you live alone, helping to cope with daily life, assistance with daily living and general support for yourself as well as family members. 

• Are you regularly in and out of hospital?
• Do you feel isolated?
• Are you a carer for someone?
• Do you need financial advice?

Anyone concerned about someone who is registered with Verwood Surgery can refer them to the Tracker nurse service.

To access this service please either contact the surgery on 01202 825353 and ask to speak to Paul Fox.