Stalwart Linda stands down after 47 years at Yeovil Hospital
LONG-serving Yeovil Hospital staff member – Linda Hann – has retired after helping patients and staff for more than…
£45,000 grant for sensory garden at Dorset County Hospital
A GRANT of more than £45,000 will see a sensory courtyard garden created at Dorset County Hospital (DCH). The hospital,…
Health minister drops in to Shaftesbury and Dorchester hospitals
HEALTH secretary Victoria Atkins (Con, Louth and Horncastle) was in Dorset hospitals last week. The minister met patents and staff…
Formula One fan meets a real-life racing driver at Gillingham care home
A FORMULA One fan at a Gillingham care home was transported to the racetrack during a visit by a…
Gillingham surgery scoops top award for blood pressure work
A GILLINGHAM surgery has won an award for taking a new approach to tackling high blood pressure. The Gillingham Medical…
Chair of Somerset NHS to stand down in next 12 months
THE chair of the NHS in Somerset is standing down after 10 years at the top of the organisation. Colin…
Kate Adie named patron for £2.5 million DCH appeal
LEGENDARY war reporter Kate Adie has been unveiled as appeal patron for a Dorset hospital charity fundraising drive. The former…
Multi-storey hospital car park to close this weekend, visitors warned
VISITORS are being warned of disruption to parking at Dorset County Hospital this weekend. The multi-storey car park on the…
Charity Rotary cycle will set off from Gold Hill in Shaftesbury next month
CHARITABLE cyclists will hit the road in aid of various good causes next month. The 2024 Shaftesbury Rotary Club…
New free guided health walk to launch in woods near Dorchester
A NEW weekly Health Walk is set to start this month at Thorncombe Wood Local Nature Reserve. The free, guided…
