Health & Wellbeing

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Men’s health in the spotlight in Sherborne next month

AN event in Sherborne will shine a spotlight on men’s health next month. Sherborne Area Primary Care Network (PCN) are…

Shock as Yeovil hospital maternity services CLOSED amid safety concerns

MATERNITY services at Yeovil District Hospital (YDH) have been closed amid “concerns about the safety of the care for…

The event raised money for YMCA Bournemouth Picture: Bryanston School

Bryanston pupils’ sleep-out and walk raises record-breaking funds for homeless charity

PUPILS at Bryanston School have raised a record-breaking amount for a charity that tackles the hardships of homelessness. A series…

90% of the clubs have been saved Picture: Brendoncare

Elderly friendship clubs in Dorset SAVED following closure fears

CLUBS described as a “lifeline” to their members in Dorset have been saved following fears they would close. Charity Brendoncare…

Dorothy, who lives at Maiden Castle House, has shared her memories of VE Day Picture: Care South

Dorchester care home residents reflect on VE Day memories

CARE home residents in Dorchester have reflected on their Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) memories ahead of the…

Jon with wife Marie and their two girls Picture: Daniel Walker-Hemmingfield

Wincanton event to raise funds to help man with Motor Neurone Disease make memories with family

FRIENDS of an ex-Navy serviceman who was recently diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) have organised a fundraising event…

Plans to close adult day centres in Blandford, Sherborne and Shaftesbury would be “devastating”, campaigners say

CAMPAIGNERS have criticised plans to close day centres that offer “vital” services for elderly residents and adults with special…

Bruton women to take on three peaks challenge in underwear to help end pant poverty

EIGHT women from the Bruton area are taking on a mountain of a challenge to raise awareness and funds…

Ibti says her pain "has reached unbearable levels" Picture: Go Fund Me

Gillingham raffle to raise funds for woman’s life-changing endometriosis operation

A RAFFLE in Gillingham is set to raise much-needed funds to help a woman access specialist surgery and get…

A Changing Places facility. Picture: Changing Places

DCH gets £100,000 for specially-designed toilets for diabled people and carers

A DORSET hospital has been awarded £100,000 to install specially-designed toilet facilities for disabled people and their carers. Dorset County…