Health & Wellbeing

Find news, tips, stories and inspiration in the Stour & Avon Health & Wellbeing section.

Giving a voice to vulnerable mothers

A team of skilled practitioners will be working across Dorset from this month to support women who have experienced,…

Helping county’s young people find a happy home

People in Dorset are being encouraged to help children find a happy home through fostering. England faces a shortage…

A red-letter day for war hero Gordon

A Lewis-Manning Hospice Care patient has received a wonderful letter from King Charles III’s office recognising his amazing achievements…

Heath walks: friendly, fun and free for 2023

by Lorraine Gibson. The health benefits from getting out in daylight hours during the winter months are well documented and,…

Crafty home residents do their bit for county youth

Creative residents at a Dorset care home ran their own craft stall at a church bazaar, raising funds to…

Hospice lights up centre

by Lorraine Gibson. Shoppers in Poole can take time out of their busy schedules to dedicate a Light up a…

Help combat Christmas homelessness

For £3, less than the cost of a pack of festive chocs, you can help transform the life of…

X-tra facilities at hospital in New Year

A major revamp of the radiology department at Wimborne’s Victoria Hospital will take place after Christmas, bringing a host…

£14k grant for hospice

A grant of nearly £14,000 has helped Forest Holme Hospice in Poole secure specialist therapy equipment for cancer patients…

County siblings supported by STARs

Dorset’s disability charity, Diverse Abilities, has expanded its service for siblings of children and young people with special educational…