FAQ section

How can I access this service?

This will be available initially through four primary care networks (PCNs) incorporating over 20 GP surgeries across Poole, Bournemouth Central and Purbeck.

Referrals can be made via GP surgeries by parents/carers or the young person themselves. The sessions can take place in a school environment, at a GP surgery or online.

What happens at assessment?

The initial assessment session explores the challenges and mental health symptoms the young person is experiencing. The young person then works through a guided mental health pathway with the practitioner on changing behaviours, managing symptoms and increasing confidence.

What areas are covered with this service?

Active Monitoring provides pathways to help support mild to moderate mental health issues such as: Grief and Loss, Anger, Low Mood, Self-esteem, and Anxiety and Stress.

Active monitoring gives young people valuable input into their own wellbeing plan, in a safe and confidential space.

Does my GP offer this service?

Below is a list of GP surgeries that are working with us to deliver this valuable service. If your GP surgery is not listed that means we are not currently covering that area however please do keep checking as we are hoping to continue to expand; or take a look at our other services offered for children & young people.

Where can I access this service?

Bournemouth Central Medical Group

  • The Panton Practice, BH1 3EG
  • St Albans Medical Centre, BH8 9EW (East Way)
  • Moordown Medical Centre, BH9 2XF
  • James Fisher Medical Centre, BH9 3LQ

Poole Central

  • The Adam Practice, BH16 6BG – Hamworthy, Longfleet, Upton, Lytchett Matravers
  • Evergreen Oak Surgery BH14 0HU – Parkstone & Creekmoor
  • Family Medical Services and Poole Town Surgery – Poole, Sterte
  • Lifeboat Quay Medical Centre BH15 1AE
  • Rosemary Medical Centre BH12 3HF – Parkstone
  • Birchwood Practice BH12 3HF – Parkstone

North Poole

  • Birchwood Practice BH17 7XW – Creekmoor & Oakdale
  • Canford Heath Group Practice BH17 8UE – Canford Heath
  • Hadleigh Practice BH18 8EE – Broadstone & Corfe Mullen
  • The Harvey Practice

Purbeck

  • Bere Regis Surgery BH20 7HB – Bere Regis & Wareham
  • Corfe Castle Surgery BH20 5HH – Corfe Castle
  • Sandford Surgery BH20 7BQ – Sandford
  • Swanage Medical Centre BH19 1HB – Swanage
  • Wareham Surgery BH20 4PG – Wareham
  • Wellbridge Surgery BH20 6DR – Wool

I enjoyed having the worksheets to be able to reflect on the things that have been going on. The 7/11 breathing technique is helpful too.

– YP Active Monitoring Participant, 2023

Having someone 1:1 to talk to has been great. I have found the worksheets helpful. I really enjoy using the mood diary and want to keep writing one.

– YP Active Monitoring Participant, 2023

I found sessions useful with practical techniques which made me think about what’s been going on for me.

– YP Active Monitoring Participant, 2023

Volunteer with us

Without our volunteers we simply couldn’t do what we do. Our volunteers are the backbone of our charity. Dorset Mind volunteers help us deliver our mental health support services across our vast county in a variety of roles across the charity. We offer voluntary positions that suit the times you’re able to commit – and your level of experience.

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