Huge community support for local hospitals
The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals and Poole Hospital’s NHS Heroes campaign has received donations amounting to £259,701 since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Emergency hotel care scheme closes
Two Dorset hotels – The Best Western Hotel Rembrandt on Dorchester Road in Weymouth and the Grange Hotel at Oborne, near Sherborne – which offered accommodation for people not affected by coronavirus and who were medically fit to leave hospital, are no longer required.
Avon Heath, Durlston, Moors Valley and Thorncombe Woods country parks to re-open
The four country parks managed by Dorset Council are re-opening to the public next week.
Wimborne Hospital caring for COVID-19 patients
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in changes to services at Wimborne’s Victoria Hospital and St Leonard’s Hospital.
Genetics study into COVID-19 at Poole Hospital
Poole Hospital is where the first patients have been recruited to take part in a new ground-breaking national COVID-19 genectics study.
Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance COVID-19 ready
Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance is now fully prepared and available to treat and convey patients by air, including those with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 illness. This follows new guidance issued by Public Health England (PHE) a few days ago.
Government advises wearing face coverings in enclosed public spaces
If social distancing isn’t possible, or in circumstances where you’re more likely to come into contact with people you don’t normally meet, for example on public transport or in some shops, then if you can, the government advises that you wear face coverings.
Dogs on beaches restrictions return to Dorset beaches
From this Friday 22 May owners will not longer be permitted to walk their dogs on a number of Dorset beaches.
Helpline supporting thousands of BCP Council residents
Vulnerable residents in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have taken advantage of an emergency helpline.
Diverse Abilities gives thumbs up after receiving generous donations from the community
Divers Abilities, Dorset’s disability charity has received donations to assist with its day-to-day delivery of care from organisations in the local community and beyond.