Crunch point for Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Dorset’s voice of business has called on the Chancellor to ‘turn on the taps’ to pay for furlough leave.
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Dorset and Wiltshire firefighters help with ambulance duties
Firefighters from Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service are playing a key role in relieving pressure on paramedics during the coronavirus outbreak.
Student doctors and nurses join ‘NHS Army’
Nearly 15,000 student nurses, midwives and medical students are poised to join frontline NHS teams as part of the nationwide coronavirus fightback.
Colten Care’s ‘magnificent seven’ as Newstone House rated Outstanding
Seven of Colten Care’s 21 nursing homes have now been officially rated outstanding by sector regulator the Care Quality Commission following an inspection of Newstone House care home in Dorset.
Fresh from Poole: ‘Catch of the Day’ to your door in lockdown
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic BH Fish has been launched by local businessmen, Jon Morgan of Dorset Cruises and Rob Milton of Othniel Oysters, to support the local fishermen and to encourage the local community to cook freshly caught local fish.
Over 100 businesses answer BCP Council’s PPE appeal
Following an appeal for more personal protection equipment (PPE), over one hundred local businesses have come forward to help meet the Council’s front-line service demands.
Spain in lockdown and free yoga lessons online
Dorset born Adam Turner is offering a series of free yoga sessions during lockdown.
£1m youth project giveaway launched by house builder
Persimmon Homes South Coast has launched a £1million charity giveaway to support young people across Britain. The Building Futures scheme aims to support community groups working with under-18s.
Smokers more likely to develop complications from COVID-19
Public Health Dorset is joining health professionals in calling on smokers to #QuitforCovid, and offering free stop-smoking support through LiveWell Dorset, as new evidence comes to light which suggests that smokers are at greater risk from COVID-19.