Health & Wellbeing

A topping out ceremony was held to mark the installation of the rooftop helipad. Picture: Finnbarr Webster

Topping out ceremony as rooftop helipad installed at Dorset County Hospital

CONSTRUCTION of Dorset County Hospital’s new emergency department and critical care unit has reached a milestone – with the…

Members of DCH’s urgent and emergency care and medical teams

Dorset County Hospital emergency and medical care rated ‘good’

THE “hard work” of staff at Dorset County Hospital (DCH) has been attributed to the centre’s latest…

The awards recognised resident doctors at DCH

DCH resident doctors celebrated at special awards event

RESIDENT doctors in Dorset were recognised for their contribution to the health of the community at a special awards…

Staff at The Malthouse care home in Gillingham using a GERT age simulation suit

Age simulation suit teaches care home staff challenges of ageing and dementia

AN age simulation suit has been used to help care home staff better understand some of the challenges associated…

In Jolly Good Company used its grant to run get-togethers, called Jolly Days, in north and east Dorset

£1 million grants pot for mental health groups in Dorset

MENTAL health grass roots community groups and charities supporting people in Dorset are set to receive shares of a…

The new Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance helicopter needs a name... Picture: James Penberthy/DSAA

Call for names for new Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance helicopter

CAN you come up with a witty name for a new air ambulance? Or do you have a personal…

Sally at Land's End

Wincanton Wheeler Sally’s 1,600km effort raises £1,500 for air ambulance

WINCANTON Wheeler Sally Pitfield raised a whopping £1,500 for the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance after completing an epic…

Inspectors rate Dorset adult care services ‘Good’

DORSET Council’s adult social care services have been rated “Good” by inspectors with praise for helping people live independently…

Further arrest made in investigation into deaths linked to healthcare setting

A MAN from west Wiltshire has been arrested as part of a major police investigation into the deaths of…

New £150,000 fund opens to support young people into work

CHARITIES helping young people overcome barriers to employment are being invited to apply for a share of £150,000 as…