Health & Wellbeing

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Jason Pizzey and crew from South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust Picture: SWASFT

Retired Wimborne teacher thanks ambulance crew that saved his life

A RETIRED teacher from Wimborne Minster who suffered a cardiac arrest last year has met up with the ambulance…

Victoria Community Hospital, Wimborne Picture: Dorset Council

Reduced hospital stays in Blandford and Wimborne thanks to pilot

PEOPLE in the north and east of the county are seeing a reduction in the amount…

Dr Helen and Dr Lexi Picture: Dr Helen

New private GP – offering weight loss injections – opens in Ringwood

A NEW private GP offering specialist medical services such as weight loss injections has opened in Ringwood. The Dr Helen…

Picture: Pennyfarthing Homes

Families flock to new play area in Alderholt

CHILDREN have been making the most of a new play park that recently opened up in Alderholt. The new play…

Julie Shearing accepting her award from Wimborne Mayor cllr Jeff Hart Picture: Tom Scrase

Woman who made ‘profound impact on families’ named as Wimborne’s Volunteer of the Year

A VOLUNTEER at the Wimborne Community Food Supply has been honoured with a prestigious award. Julie Shearing was announced as…

Care South is hosting a range of events to celebrate Care Home Open Week Picture: Care South

Care South homes in Dorset open their doors to the community this week

CARE homes operated by Care South across Dorset, Somerset and North Devon are putting on a range of special…

The business was started by Penny, Nigel and daughter Bethany Pictures: Google/ The Private Ear Clinic

Hear hear for Wimborne’s Private Ear Clinic as it celebrates 10 years in business

A LEADING, independent private ear clinic is celebrating a decade of helping people hear in Wimborne. Since 2015,

Maurice with wife, Marian, and the Talbot View team at the Vitality Stadium Picture: Care South

Bournemouth care home resident enjoys special trip to Vitality Stadium

A WISH came true for a care home resident in Bournemouth after they watched Bournemouth AFC win their final…

Heather Lowe from Planet Wimborne receiving the donation from cllr Jeff Hart Picture: Tom Scrase

Wimborne Minster Mayor raises more than £8,000 for charity

TWO charities are set to benefit from thousands of pounds after more than £8,000 was raised throughout the year…

Rising Voices Wessex is reaching out for support to enable it to continue providing joy to people affected by cancer Picture: Rising Voices Wessex

Poole cancer choir faces closure unless more support can be found

A CHOIR for people affected by cancer in Poole could close unless new trustees and sponsorship can be found. Rising…