First young people in UK to complete The OPT Award
The first young people in the UK have completed The OPT Award at Langside School in Poole, run by Diverse Abilities.
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Colossal impact of junior doctors’ strike action
New data published on 17 April by NHS England on the junior doctors’ strike shows in summary that over four days last week there were 195,000 cancellations.
Project supports Dorset care leavers
Young people leaving care in the Dorset Council area have put forward their views to the New Belongings project.
Ferndown cancer survivor back in the water for Swimathon
Tuppy Hill feared her stoma would prevent her from swimming, but she is now swimming two or three times a week.
Care South rated as one of the top care home groups in the UK
For the third year running Care South has been rated as one of the ‘Top 20 Care Home Groups’ in the UK at the 2023 Care Home Awards.
Household Support Fund to re-open for Dorset residents
To combat rising costs, eligible households will be able to apply for supermarket vouchers from Dorset Council.
Greenhouse therapy for Dorset brain injury patients
A facility in Poole offers green therapy for brain injured patients, thanks to funds raised by Wayne Clarke.
Paw-some muddy dog dash round Upton Country Park
Residents from Care South’s Dorset House care home in Poole had a paw-some day out at Upton Country Park supporting a Muddy Dog Dash event.
New £8 million eating disorders unit in Poole
A new eating disorders unit at St Ann’s Hospital can accommodate 10 patients, reducing the need for out-of-area admissions.
Remarkable 82-year-old BU student graduates in The Green Economy
A diagnosis of dementia prompted Veronica Ashby to embark on a series of new learning challenges, including completing a degree at the age of 82.
