Health & Wellbeing

Light Up a Life to remember a loved one this Christmas

LOST loved ones will once again be remembered at special services across Dorset this Christmas. The Weldmar Hospicecare charity is…

Members of the Wickfest organising committee recently presented a cheque for £4,500 to Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance

Somerset village music festival raises £9,000 for life-saving charities

A VILLAGE music festival raised £9,000 for charity. The 2023 edition of Wickfest, which takes place in Milborne Wick, has…

Low Vision Day will take place at the Dorford Centre in Dorchester on November 18

Low Vision Day event in Dorchester offering advice and support

THE emotional and practical impact of sight loss will be among topics at a special day of events at…

Specialist stroke support services being rolled out in Dorset

SPECIALIST stroke support services are being rolled out in Dorset. Ahead of World Stroke Day on Sunday…

A team from the DCCF's regular fundraising bowling events.

Breakthrough cervical cancer treatment welcomed by Dorset charity

A DORSET charity has hailed a breakthrough treatment for cervical cancer, revealed at a major medical conference. The treatment was…

Hayeswood manager Mandi O’Conor and staff are keen to support families in Dorset. Picture: Dorset Council

Home offers respite for Dorset families of children with autism or learning disabilities

“OFTEN, families can feel like they’re on the brink due to the tremendous pressures they face.” Those are the words…

Marina Renee-Cemmick with her Mural on Kingfisher Ward

Marina’s colourful mural delights youngsters on children’s ward at DCH

CHILDREN at Dorset County Hospital are enjoying a colourful welcome thanks to the work of a renowned artist. Marina Renee-Cemmick,…

Kerry O'Brien, owner of Penn Hill Flowers, is backing the Dorset Cancer Care Foundation (DCCF) with amazing blooms

Dorset florist backing cancer charity with bouquets after her own diagnosis

IN June last year, florist Kerry O’Brien received the news everyone fears. She was diagnosed with breast cancer. Having gone…

West Dorset MP Chris Loder pictured with Ali Low, matron of the Yeatman Hospital

Sherborne MP visits hospital of his birth after campaigning to re-open MIU

SHERBORNE MP Chris Loder returned to the hospital where he was born for a tour of facilities. The Conservative MP…

An artist’s impression of the new Emergency Department and Critical Care Unit

Planners green light new Emergency Department and Critical Care Unit at Dorset County Hospital

PLANS for a new Emergency Department and Critical Care Unit at Dorset County Hospital (DCH) in Dorchester…