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University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity is raising funds for a project to ensure patients have items they need during their stay.

Three centres in Dorset will be open on 18 and 19 January but four others will be closed during the strike.

‘KidzMeds Pill School’ is a programme of Dorset-wide training sessions to help those over the age of five to swallow tablets.

A four-year-old girl has been praised for her bravery in calling 999 when her mum suddenly collapsed.

When the weather improves local people will have the chance to exercise in the open air – and all free of charge.

There will be more ambulance strikes on Wednesday 11 January and the ambulance service is asking people to think before dialling 999.

Flu cases in hospital jumped up by almost a half last week, as staff in NHS 111 answered a near record number of calls.

There are 15 Care South Homes and at each, residents were able to enjoy a variety of Christmas festivities.

Low-income families in Dorset can apply for funding from Dorset Council from 9am next Monday 9 January.

Latest NHS statistics show flu continues to grow and cases in hospital are now more than seven times higher than in November.