PARLIAMENTARY CONSTITUENCY FOR WEST DORSET
Local Member: Edward Morello
Contact at his Westminster address:
House of Commons
London
SW1A 0AA
Email: edward.morello.mp@parliament.uk
X: @EdwardMorelloWD
Instagram: @EdwardMorello4WD
Facebook: @EdwardMorelloWD
HEALTHCARE
PORTESHAM SURGERY
The Portesham Practice, Malthouse Meadows, Portesham, Weymouth, Dorset DT3 4NS
Opening times for the surgery and dispensary can be found here
Tel: Surgery: 01305 871468; Dispensary: 01305 871988; Website: www.porteshamsurgery.co.uk
STAFF:
Staff details can be found here
HOSPITALS
DORSET COUNTY
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Dorset County Hospital, Williams Avenue, Dorchester DT1 2JY
Web site: http://www.dch.org.uk
Main Switchboard - 01305 251150
Other numbers and visiting hours depend on the ward or service unit concerned see:
http://www.dch.org.uk/visitors/index.html
Emails: Headquarters (Enquiries, Comments, Complaints, FOI) / headquarters@dchft.nhs.uk
PALS (Patient Advice and Liaison Service) PALS@dchft.nhs.uk
BRIDPORT COMMUNITY
Bridport Community Hospital , Hospital Lane, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5DR Tel: 01308 422371
JOSEPH WELD HOSPICE
Joseph Weld Hospice, Herringston Road, Dorchester, DT1 2SL Tel: 01305 215300
Web site: http://www.weld-hospice.org.uk
SCHOOLS
PRIMARY
Thorner’s C.E. V.A. Primary School, Litton Cheney, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9AU
Tel: 01308 482410 Email: office@thorners.dorset.sch.uk
Web site: www.thorners.dorset.sch.uk
Head Teacher: Mike Sitch
SECONDARY
The Sir John Colfox School, The Ridgeway, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3DT Tel: 01308 422291 Email: office@colfox.dorset.sch.uk
Web site: http://www.colfox.org/
Head Teacher: Adam Shelley
EDUCATION
DORSET COUNCIL, CHESIL BANK DIVISION
Local Member:
Sally Ann Holland
C/o County Hall
Colliton Park
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 1XJ
Email:
cllrsally.holland@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
SPOTLIGHT ON RURAL HEALTH
Newsletter provided by the Rural Health Network, part of the Rural Services Network.
It includes a round-up of rural health news, research, learning and best practice.
LIVEWELL DORSET SERVICE
The LiveWell Dorset Service provides information, support and onward referrals for weight management, smoking cessation,
physical activity and alcohol.
The service is open to anyone living in Bournemouth, Poole and Dorset over the age of 18. A team of specially trained
wellness advisors will assess each person over the phone and provide brief interventions designed to support healthy
behaviour choices. Where required, a programme of support will be offered to help people make and sustain changes to their
lifestyle and signpost them to other services.
How to signpost people to LiveWell Dorset
Give the patient (over 18 years old) an information card with details of LiveWell Dorset or simply tell them about
the service
Verbally advise that they call using the customer number: 0800 8401628 (Freephone) or local number 01305
233105, to find out more.
Request a call back from LiveWell Dorset to someone that you are working with (with their consent), to access
this support - call the dedicated provider phone line: 01305 233106 – and provide the name, contact details and
reason for referral.
If you would like some information cards to provide people with an ‘informal referral’ call on 01305 233106 or email Paula
Bennetts at; paula.bennetts@dorsetcommunityaction.org.uk
Further information will be available in the coming months via @LWDorset and LiveWell Dorset on Facebook and
www.livewelldorset.co.uk. This will include more details about the services offered, training and the different ways you can
engage with the service.
LiveWell Dorset hope to signpost groups like yourselves, from the community and voluntary sector to people who are referred
into the LiveWell service. Therefore if you would like to have your information on our database so we can share your service /
club / organisation with our customers then please let Paula Bennetts at Dorset Community Action know.
Further information about LiveWell Dorset will be given at up-coming Community Lunches in your area. There will also be the
opportunity to find out more at the North Dorset Health Focused Lunch, details of which can be found on our website via
www.dorsetcommunityaction.org.uk/events/
POLITICAL SERVICES
Photo by Claire Moore 3_7_2021
LOCAL SERVICES
PARISH COUNCIL
ABOUT LITTON CHENEY
VILLAGE FACILITIES
LOCAL SERVICES
VILLAGE INFORMATION
Surgery News
National Nutrition and Hydration Week
17 – 23 March 2025
Good nutrition and proper hydration are key components of a healthy lifestyle. During National Nutrition and Hydration Week, we
want to raise awareness about how small daily changes can improve your health, prevent illness, and support recovery.
Whether you’re a busy parent, working professional, or retired, it’s easy to forget the importance of eating well and staying
hydrated. This week is the perfect reminder to focus on your wellbeing. Here’s how you can make simple improvements that
have a big impact:
Drink 8 cups a day,
Fill half your plate with vegetables at every meal
Choose whole grains over refined ones
Avoid sugary snacks and drinks; opt for healthy alternatives like fresh fruit or unsalted nuts
Older adults are particularly vulnerable to malnutrition and dehydration. If you care for an elderly family member or friend,
encourage them to:
Eat small, frequent meals
Keep water within easy reach
Include foods high in protein and healthy fats to maintain strength
For more information, we have a display in Portesham Surgery and on our website for advice and support.
Staff Training Day
Both branches of the surgery and the dispensary will be closed from 13.00 on Wednesday 12 March for staff training. If you
need urgent medical care during this time, please call 111 or in a medical emergency call 999.
Self-booking links
For many routine appointments we can now send out self-booking links via text message to your mobile phone. This means that
you can use the link at any time within 7 days of receiving it to choose your own appointment day and time. Many patients have
been finding this very helpful, especially if they are unable to call during our opening hours.
Contact details
Do we have your most up-to-date contact details and contact preferences? Maybe you no longer have a landline or maybe you
changed your mobile number at some point recently, help us keep in contact with you by letting us know. You can also choose
your preferred method for us to contact you. Many of our patient’s prefer a text message as this is often the quickest and most
accessible method for them.
Surgery website → www.princeofwalessurgery.co.uk
On Facebook → Prince of Wales surgery and → Portesham Patient News
