Major incident declared in Bournemouth: “Please stay away from the area”
Bournemouth hit the national headlines yesterday, when despite advice to stay away, thousands of people overwhelmed the beaches.
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Hepatitis C could soon be eliminated in Dorset
Hazel Allen, Hepatology consultant nurse and strategic lead for the Dorset Viral Hepatitis Service, is leading an initiative, together with local partners including ‘Hep C U Later’, a project that aims to eliminate Hepatitis C in the community by 2023.
Special garden openings at Furzey Gardens for vulnerable people
People who are classed as potentially vulnerable to coronavirus are invited to visit Furzey Gardens in Minstead on Mondays, as the gardens are being reserved for them.
You can be happy again with the World Happiness Project
The online Global Happy Café, which is part of the World Happiness Project, starts from 1 July on Zoom at 7pm.
Carers thanked on Shared Lives Week – 15-19 June
A virtual tea party is to be held this Thursday 18 June for Dorset’s Shared Lives carers and the families they look after to mark Shared Lives Week.
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.
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).