Volunteer walk leaders being sought in Bridport
VOLUNTEERS are being urged to come forward to take part in a scheme helping keep people healthy in Bridport. The…
New chief executive officer for Salisbury NHS Trust
CARA Charles-Barks has been appointed as chief executive officer of three NHS trusts – including Salisbury. A veteran of 30…
Shaftesbury care agency receives national award for end of life care
BRAMLEY Home Care in Shaftesbury has been recognised for their work to provide end of life care. The domiciliary care…
Blandford pupils help food bank users make nutritious home-made meals
PUPILS at a Blandford school have been doing their bit to support the town’s food bank. The Bryanston Prep School…
£28m approved for Bridport centre to help elderly after falls and hospital care
A CENTRE to help elderly people recover after leaving hospital is to be created in Bridport as part of…
Work underway on £2 million DCH chemotherapy unit makeover
WORK is underway on a £2 million refurbishment of the chemotherapy department at Dorset County Hospital. The Fortuneswell Unit is…
‘Nature Buddies’ to help people engage with nature across Dorset
NEW ‘Nature Buddies’ will help break down barriers hindering people from engaging with nature. The network of specially trained volunteers…
The Vale Pantry gets ready for big move
THE Vale Pantry in Sturminster Newton is expanding its services due to increased demand. The social supermarket helps those who…
Frome care home welcomes four-legged visitors on World Animal Day!
A FROME care home was taken over by animals for a special event. To mark World Animal Day, residents at…
More than 1,000 ‘comfort bags’ handed to patients at DCH
A DRIVE to provide comfort bags to people unexpectedly admitted to hospital has been hailed a huge success. Since the…
