Services

Abuse or violence

Find out how to get support for abuse or violence. If you’re worried someone might see you have visited this page, the Women’s Aid website tells you how to cover your...

Appointments

To request an appointment (available Monday to Friday) phone us on 01202 474311, Monday to Friday, when we are open Complete an eConsult, Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 9pm....

Bowel cancer screening

About 1 in 20 people will get bowel cancer in their life. It affects men and women. Screening can help detect bowel cancer early, when it’s easier to treat. How...

Carers

Are you caring for or supporting a relative, friend or neighbour? Are you helped or supported by a relative, friend or neighbour? We need to know so we can offer...

Cervical screening (smear test)

Cervical screening (also known as a smear test) checks the health of your cervix. The cervix is the opening to your womb from your vagina. It’s not a test for...

Coughs and common cold symptoms

If you have a cough or cold symptoms, speaking to a pharmacist is often the best place to start. NHS pharmacies A pharmacist can help if you have a cough...

Death and bereavement

Find out where you can get help and support for bereavement. Christchurch bereavement services You can browse Christchurch’s services directory below. Seek guidance with Christchurch’s bereavement services Other organisations that...

Dental problems

The surgery cannot help with problems with your teeth and gums. We recommend seeing a dentist instead. GPs cannot provide dental care Contact your dentist or use the service below...

Drug and alcohol issues

Find out how to get support with drug and alcohol issues. Christchurch drug and alcohol services You can browse Christchurch’s services directory below. Get help and advice with Christchurch’s drug...

Eye problems

If you are having problems with your eyes, visiting an optician is often the best place to start. NHS optician services Opticians are open for routine treatments including: Treatment may...

Managing pain

We can help you with: finding ways to manage your pain reducing your dose of pain medication, if that’s what you need medications that should be reviewed Studies have shown...

Managing your health online

Using an online form There are many things you can do online at our surgery. Some tasks you can do using a website called Accurx where you can: request an...

Mental health support

Find out how to get support for mental health. Get support without seeing a GP You may get help sooner if you use the below services. You do not need...

Military veterans and ex-forces

If you’re a veteran or ex-forces, let your GP know. This will help us to give you the best care we can. Your GP may ask to see your military...

Muscle and joint pain

Find out how to get support for muscle and joint pain. Christchurch muscle and joint pain services You can browse Christchurch’s services directory below. View Christchurch’s muscle and joint pain...

Non-NHS services

The NHS does not pay for some of our services. For example: private sick notes insurance forms holiday cancellation forms medical reports fitness to travel certificates private prescriptions passport signing...

Pregnancy and maternity care

If you’ve found out you are pregnant, it’s best to see a midwife as soon as possible. You can book an appointment directly with a midwife service without seeing a...

Prescriptions

Ordering repeat prescriptions The easiest way to order repeat prescriptions is: using the GP online system: SystmOnline. You need to be at least 17 years old to use this service....

Referrals

Find out about referrals on the My Planned Care website.

Self care

Treat yourself at home You may be able to save a trip to the surgery by treating yourself at home. The NHS website has guidance for how to treat yourself...

Sexual health

Find out how to get support for sexual health. Sexual Health Dorset Sexual Health Dorset is the free contraception and sexual health service for all ages, provided by Dorset HealthCare...

Social prescribing

Our social prescribing link workers help patients to get the right support. Many different patients will be referred to social prescribing link workers. They include: People with long-term conditions Low...

Stopping smoking

Find out how to get support for stopping smoking. Livewell Dorset If you live in Dorset and want to quit smoking, but are not sure where to start, Livewell Dorset...

Vaccinations

Weight management

Find out how to get support with weight management. Christchurch weight management services You can browse Christchurch’s services directory below. Get started with Christchurch’s weight management services Request an appointment...

Clinics

Find out more about the clinics and services available at the surgery.