Switched on solution for the hard of hearing
A Dorset-based British telecoms company, that designs and engineers wired and wireless headsets, has responded swiftly to increased demand for a hearing aid compatible headset.
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Recent study shows kidney transplants to be optimum treatment for people with CKD
New research led by Queen’s University Belfast has found that kidney transplantation is the optimum treatment for people with chronic kidney disease (CKD), improving both their quality of life and long-term survival, whilst also costing less than alternative treatments.
Get the support you need in your own home
We all want to stay in our own homes, with our memories, close to friends and family and the possessions we treasure.
Community steps up to the mark to provide food for vulnerable people
During the coronavirus pandemic a huge amount of work has been going on in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole areas to ensure that people don’t go hungry.
Take part in 11 activities to help bereaved families
Sadly so many worthwhile causes are being affected by the coronavirus pandemic, with fundraising events cancelled.
Exercise for mental health by completing the 999 Run
If you’ve been enjoying your daily exercise during lockdown, it would be good to think your efforts could also raise funds to support the mental health of emergency services workers.
Council leaders call for travel restrictions
Both the leader of Dorset Council and the leader of the BCP Council have condemned the irresponsible behaviour of people at the county’s beaches over the recent weekend.
Enjoy a safe and healthy barbecue
Disposable barbecues are illegal on heathland. You should only light fires or barbecues in designated areas or in your own garden.
Public Health Dorset encourages residents to use Test and Trace system
The new NHS Test and Trace system launched on Thursday 28 May across England, and Public Health Dorset is encouraging any residents with symptoms of coronavirus to use the service.
Local people support Wimborne’s hospital
Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Friends of Victoria Hospital Wimborne have postponed the annual general meeting which was to have been held on Thursday 16 July at the Community Learning and Resource Centre in Wimborne.