Hospital X-ray department set for £255,000 makeover thanks to friends
A DEPARTMENT at Wimborne’s Victoria Hospital will undergo a major £255,000 revamp next year, it has been announced. The radiology…
Impact of pandemic lockdowns leaves many with trauma issues
By Alice Johnsen. I AM seeing a recurrent theme with clients at the moment. It’s about the recovery from lockdown. Not…
Help for parents is at hand
Parents and carers of youngsters aged from five to 19 in Dorset can now access support via ParentLine, a…
Nature is medicine as I remember mum amid chaos of late autumn
by Dr Susie Curtin. Today the sky is the colour of my mood – dark, heavy and full of tears. But…
Major health benefits of mushrooms
By Fiona Chapman. It is mushroom and toadstool season, and the damp weather has really encouraged all the fungus to…
Why ‘the space in between’ brings clarity and progress
by Alice Johnsen. Now is a favourite time of the year for many of us. It is the calm between the…
How to give your hair a helping hand
by Fiona Chapman. I may have studied to be a witch, but I don’t really need to look like one! I…
Why a tidy home is good for you
A MESSY house can cause stress and make it hard to rest in your own home. Fortunately there are some…
Psychological price of cost of living crisis
The “cost of living crisis” is a label or tagline that flows off the page very easily. Wherever you look,…
Aim high with simple goals
This summer has sharpened our focus on climate change and the lifestyles we will need to adapt to survive,…