Health & Wellbeing

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Dorset Council wants to make it easier for people to walk or cycle

Have your say over active travel improvements in Dorset

PEOPLE are being urged to have their say on making active travel easier in Dorset. Dorset Council wants to make…

Elves in control at Upton Bay Care Home in Hamworthy

Elves take over at Hamworthy care home!

ELVES took over duties at a Dorset care home for a festive fundraiser. Staff at Upton Bay Care Home, in…

Deadline approaching for Covid and flu jab bookings in Dorset

MORE than 215,000 people in Dorset have had a Covid vaccine ahead of the autumn and winter months -…

The longer Coast to Coast Cycle Challenge sets off from Watchet Harbour

Entry open for 2024 air ambulance Coast to Coast Cycle Challenge

REGISTRATION for a charity cycle taking in some of Somerset and Dorset’s most spectacular scenery is open. The 2024 Dorset…

Swanage Mayor Tina Foster with the delegation that took a trip on the Polar Express

Swanage mayor’s donation sees families enjoy trip on the Polar Express

TICKETS donated by mayor of Swanage Tina Foster saw two families enjoy a festive trip on the train. The families…

AI is checking medical records to assess whether people need early health interventions

AI tech to identify vulnerable NHS patients in bid to prevent falls and hospital visits

AI technology is set to browse medical records in a bid to identify patients who may need support -…

Dorset Police is warning of an email scam involving pharmacies. Picture: Pixabay

Dorset Police warning over Lloyds Pharmacy email scams

PEOPLE are being warned of a scam email being sent purporting to be from a pharmacy. Scammers are currently targeting…

Terry Dennis with the BBC Unsung Hero award. Picture: BBC

Dorset disabled sports stalwart Terry Dennis wins prestigious BBC Unsung Hero award

EFFORTS to create sporting opportunities for disabled people in Dorset have ended in a prestigious award for Terry Dennis. Since…

Bereavement support on offer at cafe gatherings

BEREAVEMENT support will be on offer at drop-in sessions in Weymouth and Dorchester this month. Bereavement Cafes offering advice and…

Keith Evans is making reindeer to help the DCCF

Positive Keith’s reindeer raising vital funds for Dorset cancer charity

A RETIRED engineer living with inoperable liver cancer has used his skills to help a charity supporting those with…