Health & Wellbeing

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Poole counselling service celebrates three years of providing low-cost support

A COUNSELLING service in Poole is celebrating three years of helping the community through its affordable mental health services. Set…

Visually impaired Ferndown resident thanked for fundraising efforts

ONE of Dorset Blind Association’s (DBA) most long-standing members, Margaret Gilbert, raised more than £500 for DBA’s Ferndown Social…

The 21st anniversary party also saw the new summerhouse officially named, The Retreat

Manager gets a dowsing at party opening care home’s new summerhouse

A GARDEN party turned into a water fight as a Poole care home marked its 21st anniversary with the…

Danny's MND Foundation charity golf day Picture: Danny's MND Foundation

Golf day in Ferndown raises £17,000 for Motor Nurone Disease charities

A CHARITY golf day at Ferndown Forest Golf Club raised £17,000 for Motor Nurone Disease (MND) charities to aid…

New members are always welcome Picture: Bourne Water Dragons

Cancer survivors find new strength and community in dragon boat club near Christchurch

CANCER survivors from across the Bournemouth and Christchurch area are being encouraged to join an exclusive club to make…

Failings at Poole Hospital's maternity unit were identified in March 2023. Picture: UHD

Failings at Dorset hospital that handed baby to the “wrong mother” were highlighted before incident

A MOTHER was handed the WRONG baby after giving birth at a Dorset hospital. The University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation…

Sam and Maggie at Blandford Health & Beauty Centre, which has closed after 20 years

Blandford Health and Beauty Centre shuts after 20 years

A BLANDFORD beauty salon has closed after 20 years of helping townsfolk look their best. The Blandford Health & Beauty…

Chris Best, the new MD of Care Dorset

New MD unveiled for Dorset adult social care firm

A DORSET care firm has appointed a new managing director. Adult social care provider Care Dorset, owned by Dorset Council,…

Nourish Community Larder coordinator, Sophie Burditt

Nourish in Blandford teams up with Morrisons to help women in need

A BLANDFORD group that supports people in hard times has teamed up with Morrisons to help those enduring period…

Care South staff and residents with the Lewis-Manning Hospice Care team at the Muddy Dog Dash

Care home residents join muddy participants at charity dog event

CARE home residents – and their best friends – took on a charity challenge to raise vital funds. Residents, staff…