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HPV Self Testing Kits
The NHS is rolling out at-home HPV self-testing kits for eligible individuals aged 30–65 who are overdue for cervical screening.
Information for patients Morrisons Pharmacy is Becoming Chiltern Pharmacy
Morrisons Pharmacy in Verwood is officially transitioning to Chiltern Pharmacy on 31 August 2026. The Chiltern Pharmacy team have provided the following information for our patients who use their services:
The team, location, and phone number are remaining the same to ensure your care continues without disruption.
Key Details
- Location: Chiltern Drive, Verwood, BH31 6US
- Phone: 01202 826555
- Email: contact@chilternpharmacy.com (use if the phone line is briefly down during the technical switch)
What This Means for Your Prescriptions
- Automatic Transfer: If your prescriptions are already sent to this branch, you do not need to do anything. Your nomination will transfer to Chiltern Pharmacy automatically.
- System Switch on Tuesday, 1 September: The NHS IT team will finalize our system switch on Tuesday morning between 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
- Urgent Prescriptions on Tuesday Morning: If you need urgent medication before 10:30 AM on Tuesday, 1 September, please ask your GP surgery for a printed prescription barcode token, or bring details of your prescribed items so our team can locate it quickly on the NHS system.
Concerned about drug or alcohol addiction?
Taking the first step towards recovery can feel daunting, but help is available. Reach Drug and Alcohol Services provided by Waythrough is for people who want support to manage, reduce or stop their drug and/or alcohol use or those worried about someone else's.
The After-Reach Support group offers ongoing peer support for people who have completed the REACH programme for alcohol and drug addiction. They meet weekly in Ferndown on Monday evenings.
Find details of these and other local support services available locally on our Community SWITCH website
How to get your MenB vaccines
FREE Digital Help available at Verwood Library
New Service: The Perinatal Pelvic Health Team.
We’d like to share details of a new service available to patients accessing maternity care at Salisbury Foundation Trust, or at any community hub or home birth affiliated with Salisbury District Hospital.
This specialist team is dedicated to supporting women and birthing people from early pregnancy through to 12 months postnatal.
How can they help?
- Specialist Care: A multidisciplinary team of pelvic floor experts.
- Prevention: Reducing the risk of bladder or bowel-related issues.
- Treatment: Evidence-based care for mild to moderate pelvic health concerns.
Your pelvic health matters. Whether you are looking to prevent future issues or need support with current symptoms, this team is here for you.
The service is free of charge and available to all local women accessing their maternity care from Salisbury. Talk to your Midwife, Health Visitor, or GP to learn more or to request a referral.
You can also self-refer by completing an online form with all the relevant information here>>
Perinatal Pelvic Health Team website>>
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
Exciting News from Verwood Surgery!
We are an Armed Forces veteran-friendly accredited GP Practice
This means that as part of the health commitments of the Armed Forces Covenant, we have a dedicated clinician who has specialist knowledge of military-related health conditions and veteran-specific services. this is important in helping ex-forces to get the best care and treatment.
If you are ex-forces, please let your GP know to help ensure you are getting the best possible care.
Find out more on our Armed Services Veteran Friendly page by following this link>>
NHS Health Checks - information for patients aged 40 to 74
You may be eligible for a community NHS Health Check with LiveWell Dorset. Check your eligibility and find a location near you by following this link>>
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