Health & Wellbeing

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…

From kitchens to community: Dorset cooking push grows

COMMUNITY groups across Dorset are being encouraged to roll up their sleeves and launch their own cooking clubs. The recent…

“I know I will fit in”: Deaf group tackles isolation and builds friendships

A SUPPORT group helping deaf and hard of hearing residents combat isolation is changing lives across the county. The Dorset…

First-of-its-kind charter launched to address gambling harm

A NEW push to tackle the hidden impact of gambling harm is underway in Dorset, as police leaders warn…

Family Fun Day will mark re-opening of Wincanton care home

A WINCANTON care home will open its doors with a Family Fun Day next month. The Bridles Bupa Care Home,…

Sherborne serves up walking tennis for all abilities

A TENNIS club is inviting people of all ages and abilities to pick up a racquet – without the…

Six years at the top: Care South again ranked in UK’s best care groups

CARE South has been named one of the UK’s Top 20 Care Home Groups for the sixth consecutive year,…

From rock bottom to Kilimanjaro: Man to scale Africa’s highest peak for rehab centre

A MAN who once hoped he would not live to see his next birthday is now preparing to climb…