Caring trio up for national social care awards
AN “extremely caring” business leader who worked her way up in social care after arriving in the UK in…
Volunteers thanked for 10 years supporting families at Home-Start Wessex
A CHARITY that supports families thanked staff, volunteers and supporters at a special event after enduring its “toughest year…
Parkinson’s Christchurch branch could close unless new volunteers found
A CHARITY that supports people affected by Parkinson’s in Christchurch and the surrounding areas has issued an urgent appeal…
Transport group in dire need of drivers and coordinators
A VOLUNTARY group that provides transport to medical appointments for those without transport is struggling to recruit volunteer drivers…
PICTURES: West Moors care home enjoys musical fancy dress fun on Halloween
SPIRITS were well and truly lifted at a Dorset care home during a hauntingly good party for residents. The Halloween…
Fears over elderly in energy bill arrears as winter appeal launched in Dorset
MORE people than ever could find themselves in arrears on their energy bills this winter, a Dorset charity has…
NHS issues warning over bonfire burns over fireworks weekend
SCORES of people each year require treatment for burns due to fireworks incidents in the south west – and…
Light Up a Life to remember a loved one this Christmas
LOST loved ones will once again be remembered at special services across Dorset this Christmas. The Weldmar Hospicecare charity is…
PICTURES: New Milton care home celebrates cultural diversity
A NEW Milton care home held a special day to celebrate cultural diversity – including utilising the heritage of…
Police visitors undergo autism training to better support those in custody
VOLUNTEERS who help ensure the rights and welfare of people in police custody are observed have undergone specialist training…