Caring for carers: Carers Week 8 – 14 June 2020
Dorset HealthCare is asking local unpaid carers to recognise the value of what they do – and remember to look after themselves.
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Activity boxes for Covid-19 patients in Poole Hospital’s critical care unit
Covid-19 patients in Poole Hospital’s critical care unit are being provided with an innovative aid to their recovery.
‘Pop-Up’ walking and cycling routes will help social distancing
With people being urged to cycle or walk instead of using public transport, Dorset Council is keen to hear residents’ views on changing the travel infrastructure in our towns and villages.
Enhanced befriending scheme for vulnerable people
The last three months have been very difficult for residents who have been told to shield, and although some are now able to go out for socially distancing walks, many are still confined to their homes.
Switched on solution for the hard of hearing
A Dorset-based British telecoms company, that designs and engineers wired and wireless headsets, has responded swiftly to increased demand for a hearing aid compatible headset.
Recent study shows kidney transplants to be optimum treatment for people with CKD
New research led by Queen’s University Belfast has found that kidney transplantation is the optimum treatment for people with chronic kidney disease (CKD), improving both their quality of life and long-term survival, whilst also costing less than alternative treatments.
Get the support you need in your own home
We all want to stay in our own homes, with our memories, close to friends and family and the possessions we treasure.
Community steps up to the mark to provide food for vulnerable people
During the coronavirus pandemic a huge amount of work has been going on in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole areas to ensure that people don’t go hungry.
Take part in 11 activities to help bereaved families
Sadly so many worthwhile causes are being affected by the coronavirus pandemic, with fundraising events cancelled.
Exercise for mental health by completing the 999 Run
If you’ve been enjoying your daily exercise during lockdown, it would be good to think your efforts could also raise funds to support the mental health of emergency services workers.
