Antibody testing underway for Dorset healthcare staff
Antibody testing for healthcare staff in Dorset has begun to see if they have had the virus that causes COVID-19.
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Car park closures in the New Forest due to C19 lockdown impact on rare species
When the government issued the stay at home guidance it was difficult to imagine what impact this would have on wildlife, including ground nesting birds in the New Forest.
Young carers receive £1,000 from Persimmon Homes
MYTime Young Carers, which is based in Poole, has been awarded £1,000 by Persimmon Homes South Coast through its Community Champions scheme.
Strict hospital visiting restrictions eased
Although strict hospital visiting restrictions have been relaxed there are still constraints that visitors must adhere if they wish to see a patient at the Royal Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole hospitals.
Hospital porters receive safety endorsement
Porters and security staff have been recognised by Dorset Police for their work at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital (RBH).
Don’t fall prey to ‘test and trace’ scams
The Government has high hopes for the new NHS Test and Trace Service for Covid-19, but sadly scammers are looking to exploit the system, which was launched at the beginning of June.
Remarkable Covid-19 recovery after 60 days in intensive care
You can survive Covid-19 even if you have serious underlying health problems.
Single adult households can form ‘support bubbles’
From Saturday (13 June), single adult and single parent households can choose one other household to form a support bubble.
Technology to boost care services in Dorset
Dorset Council has signed a five-year contract with the Argenti Care Technology Partnership to deliver innovative care technology services to residents.
Caring for carers: Carers Week 8 – 14 June 2020
Dorset HealthCare is asking local unpaid carers to recognise the value of what they do – and remember to look after themselves.