Concert in memory of rock legend John Wetton raises cash for Christchurch hospice
THE family of Dorset-raised rock legend John Wetton have livestreamed a memorial concert benefitting the Christchurch hospice where he…
Dorset NHS trust lands award for welcoming international nurses and midwives
EFFORTS to embrace and support internationally-educated nurses in Dorset has led to a prestigious award. Dorset HealthCare is the first…
Some hospital appointments postponed as junior doctors walk out
SOME hospital appointments have been postponed after junior doctors walked out this morning in the latest industrial action. Amid an…
Poole Hospital nurse up for national award for diabetes work
A NURSE who created a training programme to improve the care of people with diabetes has been shortlisted for…
Bosses ‘proud’ of Dorset County Hospital scores in patient survey
STAFF at Dorset County Hospital ‘should be very proud’ after the results of a patient survey were released, health…
Wimborne pupils’ posters celebrate 75 years of the NHS
CHILDREN in Wimborne got creative for a competition celebrating 75 years of the NHS. More than 100 pupils at Hayeswood…
WATCH: Hospice charity launches animated video in bid to raise awareness and funds
A HOSPICE charity serving people in Purbeck and beyond has taken to animation in a bid to raise awareness…
Ambulance service in Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire hit by cyber attack
THE ambulance service serving Wiltshire, Somerset and Dorset has been hit by a cyber attack. The South Western Ambulance Service…
How dance helps young people with autism at a Dorset school
THE use of dance and movement as a communication tool for young people with autism at a Dorset school…
First patient officially opens new Poole Hospital theatre block
A NEW theatre block at Poole Hospital has been declared officially open – by the first patient to use…