Syrian refugee families volunteer to help
During this uncertain time of the coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19), it’s a comfort to know people want to help support our most vulnerable residents.
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COVID-19: further changes to Minor Injuries Units in Dorset
To make best use of NHS resources, and ensure robust and reliable services, temporary changes are being made to Dorset’s Minor Injuries Units (MIUs).
NHS Statement On Coronavirus (Covid-19)
A NHS statement on coronavirus (Cover-19) has been issued today, 1 April 2020.
Changes to citizens advice services
East Dorset Citizens Advice (EDCA) has suspended face-to-face advice services for the foreseeable future.
Visiting to all Dorset HealthCare inpatient units suspended
As a COVID-19 precaution, people cannot visit inpatient wards at Dorset’s community hospitals and mental health units until further notice, apart from in exceptional circumstances.
Changes to NHS services in Dorset to help manage COVID-19
To help minimise the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and deal with any upturn in patient numbers caused by the outbreak, the following changes will be made by the NHS in Dorset.
National Express: only travel if essential
The National Express timetable will be reduced as of today, 24 March, after which it will run a limited network of coach services.
Coronavirus – a message from Martyn Underhill the Dorset Police & Crime Commissioner
We are living through a situation that none of us have ever experienced.
Joint statement on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Dorset
The Chief Medical Officer today (9 March) has confirmed that three residents from the Dorset area have been confirmed as having contracted coronavirus (COVID-19).
Businesses urged to be proactive on coronavirus
Dorset Chamber has urged businesses to take action to prepare for the potential impact of the coronavirus.