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Specialist stroke support services being rolled out in Dorset

SPECIALIST stroke support services are being rolled out in Dorset. Ahead of World Stroke Day on Sunday…

A team from the DCCF's regular fundraising bowling events.

Breakthrough cervical cancer treatment welcomed by Dorset charity

A DORSET charity has hailed a breakthrough treatment for cervical cancer, revealed at a major medical conference. The treatment was…

Kate Adie with Alexandra House residents in Poole

Care home residents meet reporting legend Kate Adie at Poole event

EXPERIENCES covering conflict around the world were the order of the day for residents at a Poole care home. Staff…

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…

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…

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…

Allysha Pell, trainee play specialist (left) and Debbie Daniels, play specialist, with children's unit staff nurse Kev O'Brien, are keen to meet as many children – and their soft toys - as possible at the teddy bear clinics

Take your teddy for a check-up during appointments at Poole Hospital

TEDDY bears sometimes need a check-up too – and Poole Hospital is offering just that. Children attending the Longfleet Road…