Health & Wellbeing

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Whitecliff Surgery in Blandford is among those closing for an hour after the sad news. Picture: Google

Blandford and village surgeries closing after “sudden passing” of member of staff

A NUMBER of Dorset surgeries will close for an hour today (December 11) after the “sudden passing” of a…

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…

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…

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…

The Forest Holme Hospice Complimentary Therapy team at the awards

Poole hospice team highly commended at prestigious awards ceremony

A POOLE hospice was shortlisted for a top honour at a prestigious national awards ceremony. The Forest Holme Hospice took…

Rising Voices Wessex is gearing up for a busy Christmas

Choir made up of people affected by cancer ready for busy Christmas

A DORSET choir made up of people affected by cancer is preparing for its busiest festive period ever -…

Deepa Pappu, equality, diversity, and inclusion lead at University Hospitals Dorset (UHD), at Buckingham Palace

Dorset NHS nurse Deepa’s “pure joy” after meeting the King on his birthday

A DORSET nurse said shaking hands with the King was “beyond my dreams” after an invite to Buckingham Palace. Deepa…

From left; Tournament founder Tony Brown, Tara Wisley Christchurch Golf Club front of house assistant, tournament organiser Anthony Rogers, Neal Williams, trust secretary of Macmillan Caring Locally and Byron Hutcheson, director of golf at Christchurch Golf Club

Christchurch golf tournament has raised £150,000 in beloved Sarah’s memory

TWO decades after she passed away, Sarah Green remains at the forefront of many people’s minds. Sarah, from Ferndown, was…