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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Future of day centre hangs in the balance
A DAY centre in Mere could close if a treasurer and trustee are not found before…
A special ‘companion kitten’ made two ladies very happy
WHEN Mere resident, Jane Donohoe, got in touch with Dementia Friendly Gillingham recently, it was with…
£2 million donation secures new helipad for Dorset County Hospital
A NEW state-of-the-art helipad will be built on the roof of a new building of Dorset County Hospital (DCH)…
Advice for Dorset patients as resident doctors go on strike over pay
PATIENTS are being urged not to delay urgent or emergency care – despite a strike by resident doctors, which…
DCH chemotherapy unit re-opens after £2 million transformation
THE chemotherapy unit at Dorset County Hospital (DCH) has re-opened following a £2 million improvement project. Patients at the Fortuneswell…
