Health & Wellbeing

Many users criticised the planned changes to the day centres Picture: Dorset Council

Decision to be made on future of Dorset day centres next year

A DECISION on how to move forward with day centres across Dorset will be taken in March next year,…

Maureen took up swimming at the age of 60 as a way to keep fit Picture: The Malthouse

Maureen takes a swim down memory lane after returning to Gillingham pool at 96

A WOMAN in Gillingham who made headlines with a fundraising swim 20 years ago has returned…

The friendly group has a very active Facebook group Picture: Dorset Menopause Support

Dorset menopause group is helping women thrive: Get involved

A GROUP in Dorset that supports women through all stages of menopause is growing.

One in four children and their families supported by Julia’s House are funded by gifts in Wills Picture: Julia’s House

How you can help children like Ziggy receive the care they need by leaving a gift in your will

JULIA’S House is encouraging people to leave a gift in their will to enable the charity to help create…

How you can leave a gift in your will to help people access hospice care in Dorset

DORSET residents are being urged to leave a gift in their Will to help provide free hospice care to…

Maternity staff at DCH are celebrating the improved report from CQC inspectors. Picture: DCH

DCH maternity services upgraded to ‘good’ after CQC inspection

MATERNITY services at Dorset County Hospital have been upgraded after a visit by inspectors. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has…

The couple celebrating their anniversary with a glass of fizz Picture: Care South

Couple celebrates 70-years of marriage – and reveals secret to a long and happy relationship

HAVING a sense of humour is top of the list for those looking for a long…

Ron was baked a special birthday cake by chefs at the care home to mark the occasion Picture: Colten Care

From war hero to chief superintendent: Ron marks his 100th birthday in Blandford

RON was the centre of attention at a Blandford care home as family, friends and fellow…

The Marjorie House team pictured with the home's first resident Barbara Picture: Care South

Residents in Top 20 care home in Poole celebrate home’s first anniversary

A BIG celebration took place at a care home in Poole as the community and residents…

The duo, pictured, are setting off next Saturday Picture: Dave Selby

Gillingham dad and daughter duo to trek across the whole of Dorset for Cancer Research

A RETIRED Dorset farmer is going above and beyond to raise money for a cause close…