At the Blandford Group Practice we understand that not all of our patients are proficient in the use of IT. Local patient Colin is our Volunteer Digital Champion. Colin can help (free of charge) with the following:
Appointments with our Volunteer Digital Champion are free and can be made via our Social Prescribing Team so if you’d like an appointment with Colin you should ask at reception. Dorset Digital Champions hotline: 01305 221048
Some of the key apps are listed below:
The NHS APP
Did you know that you can see upcoming GPs appointments and view your patient record via the NHS app. The NHS app is one of the most useful and important health apps and knowing how to use it will save you time.
SystmConnect
Orcha is a place where Dorset residents can access a range of health apps and online tools designed to help them. Most of the apps are free and all have been assessed by Dorset HealthCare professionals as safe to use. Take a look at the app library now to find help with a broad range of health needs such as mental health, weight management and exercise to name but a few. Click here to access ORCHA and see if there’s a health app to help you.
LUSCII
NHS Dorset have joined Luscii to provide patients with Luscii a Blood Pressure monitoring app. Patients submit their BP readings via the app and the information is automatically uploaded so that it can be monitored by one of our clinicians. If you are eligible and feel that this is something you could benefit from ask at reception.