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Essential businesses which are open and haven’t yet registered for community testing are urged by Public Health Dorset to do so.

The mortality support facility that was activated as part of Dorset’s ongoing response to the Covid-19 emergency has been placed on standby.

“Right, everyone’s going to be leaving one at a time, so we can process you guys and get your details,” says a police officer.

Susan Lochrie describes her life as a foster carer for the past 30 years during which time she has cared for 50 children.

Dorset LEP is to provide £2.7 funding towards the facility, which will result in the creation of new jobs and support regeneration in Boscombe.

A local contact tracing service is being launched on 18 February to help Public Health England and the NHS in tracing Covid-19 positive residents.

Those aged 65 and over, are now able to book an appointment to be vaccinated against Covid-19 at Dorset’s large vaccination centre.

Since the start of the pandemic, the roles of social carers have been appreciated like never before. One carer tells us more.

People living in retirement communities have experienced loneliness during lockdown so it is hoped this initiative will help them.

You have until 7 March to put forward your views which will help to shape a domestic abuse strategy for the area.