Health & Wellbeing

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Council advice to stay well and warm this winter

RESIDENTS across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are being urged to make use of a wide range of support services…

New council strategy will focus on adult care prevention

RESIDENTS across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole will benefit from a major shift in adult social care to help people…

Council leads campaign to tackle soaring ketamine use

A NEW campaign to tackle a concerning rise in ketamine use among young adults has been launched. Forget The Ket…

Millions of pounds to be ploughed into family hubs

FAMILIES across Dorset will benefit from better support services over the next three years thanks to a £2.3 million…

Water voles have been recorded on several sites on the heaths Picture: Terry Bagley

Pictures: Nature is thriving on Purbeck Heaths – five years after efforts started

VOLUNTEERS have revealed a remarkable resurgence of wildlife on the Purbeck Heaths just five years after the UK’s first-ever…

Many users criticised the planned changes to the day centres Picture: Dorset Council

Decision to be made on future of Dorset day centres next year

A DECISION on how to move forward with day centres across Dorset will be taken in March next year,…

The team and residents handing the cheque to PAALS Picture: Care South

Purbeck animal charity handed £900 boost by Care South

AN animal charity in Purbeck that strives to improve wellbeing has received significant financial support from…

Robert Bertram, Chief Executive of the HELP Appeal, presents the final £500,000 instalment of their £2million donation to Dorset County Hospital staff Picture: DCH

£2 million donation secures new helipad for Dorset County Hospital

A NEW state-of-the-art helipad will be built on the roof of a new building of Dorset County Hospital (DCH)…

The event is part of Swanage Life Boat Week which seeks to raise money for the vital service Picture: Swanage Lifeboat Station

Raft Race returns to Swanage: How to get involved

TEAMS of six are set to battle it out to create the most durable and fastest raft they can…

The new sensory garden has been opened at Dorset County Hospital

New £50,000 sensory garden opens at Dorset County Hospital

A NEW sensory garden has been opened at Dorset County Hospital (DCH) – thanks to a £50,000 cash boost. The…