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New funding available for voluntary organisations in Dorset
Organisations that support the needs of vulnerable people in the community are invited to apply for grants of between £5,000 and £10,000.
Alternative cholesterol-lowering oat pancakes for a healthy heart
With pancake day less than a week away, Heart Research UK has compiled a healthy heart tip along with an alternative recipe for Shrove Tuesday. Enjoy!
Funding support for domestic abuse victims in Dorset
A further grant of £650,000 from The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities will help those abused in Dorset.
New service to help smokers in hospital
A new team is available at the Bournemouth and Poole hospitals to help smokers to quit when they leave their care.
NHS and AFC Bournemouth get on the ball
The initiative was aimed at boosting the mental health of pupils in Dorset with football training sessions.
Funding of £10,250 helps vulnerable people in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
More than 140 rough sleepers and people battling addiction have been helped by funding from the local Change for Good campaign.
Sexual health service for teenagers
A new confidential messaging service provided by Dorset Sexual Health is now available for 13-19 year olds.
Healthwatch Dorset calls for urgent dental reform
Only three of county’s 99 NHS registered dental practices are taking on new adult patients and only 13 accepting children as new patients.
Mental health support for young people extended across Dorset
Initially just available for young people in the Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch area, a mental health service is now available across Dorset.