Dorset and BCP Council to remain in tier two
Following a government announcement today, the Dorset and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council areas remain in tier two.
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Support for families this winter from Dorset Council
An award from the COVID Winter Grant Scheme means vulnerable families in Dorset will receive help with the costs of food and fuel this winter.
Christmas hampers for Ferndown’s arthritis sufferers
The Ferndown branch of Versus Arthritis has been unable to meet over the past months due to the pandemic and so the organisation decided to deliver Christmas hampers to members.
Winter support scheme available for residents in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
A raft of measures are available to help residents in need, such as meal vouchers, help with utility bills and financial advice.
Christchurch nurses swim ‘The channel’ raising £5,500 for terminally ill patients
Rachel and Holly swam a total of 34km to raise funds for Macmillan Caring Locally which has been running online support sessions.
Tips for a healthier Christmas from Heart Research UK
by Dr Helen Flaherty, Head of Health Promotion and Education at Heart Research UK
NHS waiting lists shorter than December 2019
There had been huge concern about waiting lists hitting 10 million, but in fact they are shorter than this time last year says NHS.
Poole Hospital collects one tonne of bras
Since the bra bank was established in 2016, over one tonne have been collected which will help fund breast cancer research.
New bird flu precautions begin next week
There has been an increase in cases of avian flu and so new rules mean that keepers must house their birds.
First NHS patient receives COVID-19 vaccination
A 90-year-old grandmother has became the first person in the world to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 jab following its clinical approval.