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Members of the Macmillan Unit team at Christchurch Hospital

Christchurch end-of-life care improvements receive national recognition

A PROJECT improving end-of-life care for patients has been recognised for its work. The special collaboration between an end-of-life care…

Hayeswood manager Mandi O’Conor and staff are keen to support families in Dorset. Picture: Dorset Council

Home offers respite for Dorset families of children with autism or learning disabilities

“OFTEN, families can feel like they’re on the brink due to the tremendous pressures they face.” Those are the words…

Marina Renee-Cemmick with her Mural on Kingfisher Ward

Marina’s colourful mural delights youngsters on children’s ward at DCH

CHILDREN at Dorset County Hospital are enjoying a colourful welcome thanks to the work of a renowned artist. Marina Renee-Cemmick,…

Kerry O'Brien, owner of Penn Hill Flowers, is backing the Dorset Cancer Care Foundation (DCCF) with amazing blooms

Poole florist backing cancer charity with bouquets after her own diagnosis

IN June last year, florist Kerry O’Brien received the news everyone fears. She was diagnosed with breast cancer. Having gone…

An artist’s impression of the new Emergency Department and Critical Care Unit

Planners green light new Emergency Department and Critical Care Unit at Dorset County Hospital

PLANS for a new Emergency Department and Critical Care Unit at Dorset County Hospital (DCH) in Dorchester…

Agnes with birthday card from King Charles and hospital consultant Mr Bassam Zwan

Agnes gets ‘best present’ for 100th birthday

HOSPITAL staff have helped a patient celebrate her 100th birthday while recovering from a hip operation.

Andy Munn, from Swanage, took to the skies as he embarks on his bucketlist

Spitfire flight topped bucketlist after MND diagnosis for Swanage man

A DEVASTATING diagnosis has prompted one Swanage man to pursue his dream of taking to the skies. In January, Andy…

Shine 21's trip to Legoland

Meet the Down Syndrome support group for parents & children in Dorset

SHINE 21 Dorset is a buddy support group for children and young people with Down Syndrome, and…

Sam Reid, Home Manager of The Aldbury, presents the Golden Cup Cake prize to winner and Housekeeping colleague Michael Sheppard. With them are, from second left: colleagues Merle Foster, Kanya Brannon, Janette Burgess and Nimpha Salmon

PICTURES: Care homes host Macmillan Coffee Mornings – with Willy Wonka twist

CHARITY coffee mornings at Dorset care homes featured a Willy Wonka-style twist. Events hosted at Colten Care homes in Poole…

People in Dorset are being urged to have their jabs ahead of winter

Vaccinations: Vulnerable people urged to book jabs in Dorset

VULNERABLE people in Dorset are being urged to get their Covid-19 and flu jabs ahead of the winter. Vaccination appointments…