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award, which recognises outstanding volunteers who are making a change in

BERE REGIS SURGERY their community and inspiring others. Each day, someone, somewhere in the
country is selected to receive the award to celebrate their remarkable
NEWS achievements. Alison Bennett from Bere Regis, was given the honour for her
volunteering work with ‘The Pop In Place’, a local community hub of social action
she has run for over 20 years.
Flu Advice I had a very interesting visit to the fire station in
Wimborne where I met the Chief Fire Officer. I
Most cases of flu can be treated effectively also had a tour around the station, including
at home. Patients are encouraged to self-
viewing all the equipment, and the chance to
care, seek advice on treating symptoms via chat to the operational crews. Please don’t
reputable on line resources such as NHS Choices, or to seek advice from a local forget to check the batteries in your smoke
Pharmacist before contacting the GP. alarm and CO alarm. If you would like help with
this, you can request a visit on their
Patients are advised to:
websitehttps://www.dwfire.org.uk/safety/safe-
 rest and sleep and-well-visits/
 keep warm I continue to hold regular surgeries for
constituents all year round and if you have an
 take paracetamol or ibuprofen to lower your temperature and treat aches issue that you need help with, please do get in
and pains
t o u c h ; e m a i l m e
 drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration onmichael.tomlinson.mp@parliament.uk or
contact my office on 01202 624216. You can
More information for patients can be found on www.nhs.uk/conditions/flu also follow what I’ve been doing on Twitter
@ M i c h a e l 4 m d n p o r

Facebookwww.facebook.com/michael4MDNP
Dorset Care Record
The Dorset Care Record is a safe way to keep all of your health information in
one place. This means that it is easier and quicker for GPs, nurses and social
workers to give you the right care.
AUTUMN LEAVES
Soon you will be asked to
choose who can see your OVER 50’S CLUB
records and for how long.
Your Dorset Care Record Members enjoyed the musical entertainment of Alex Betts
holds information about who gave us a wide selection of songs many of which we
things such as: allergies; were able to join in including a few member’s special
medication; medical requests.
history; care plans, your GP,
surgery. At the next meeting at the Scout Hut on Wednesday 14th February at 2.30 there
will be a talk by Linda Lamon about ‘May’s Wood’ the area owned by Dr Brian
The next time you see a May which those living locally have seen progressing over the past few years
health care professional, from just fields to wild flower areas, tree lined walks and potential woodland.
you will be asked to choose
who can see your Dorset The competition is for a picture of a wood or a tree.

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