Health & Wellbeing

Children enjoy books, food and days out thanks to holiday scheme

HUNDREDS of children and families enjoyed fun, enriching activities and healthy meals throughout the winter holidays thanks to a…

New council strategy offers practical advice and support for families

DORSET Council has unveiled a new three-year Early Help Strategy setting out what it calls a “bold plan” to…

Former ketamine addict shares recovery journey in drug campaign

A YOUNG woman has shared her battle with ketamine addiction in a powerful new video hoping to inspire others…

Dementia groups running through spring in Sherborne

PEOPLE affected by dementia can meet new people in a friendly and social environment in Sherborne over the next…

Care expert warns of severe and prolonged flu season

A HOME care business founder from Dorset is highlighting a growing concern about winter health risks as the NHS…

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…