Call for care workers across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
BCP Council has launched a campaign to recruit more homecare and residential care home workers across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
BCP Council has launched a campaign to recruit more homecare and residential care home workers across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
Much needed protective kit to keep front line health and care staff safe is being made by staff and students at St Edward’s School in Poole.
Residents across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, who look after or support a relative, friend or neighbour and are unpaid, are urged to reach out for support and advice during the coronavirus outbreak.
Bournemouth & Poole College is offering Dorset residents, aged 19 and above, the opportunity to learn a new skill and gain qualification during the government-enforced lockdown by completing one of their free online courses.
The Sandbanks Ferry Company, which runs the chain ferry service between Studland and Poole, has announced that it will be withdrawing the service from Tuesday 21 April until further notice.
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic BH Fish has been launched by local businessmen, Jon Morgan of Dorset Cruises and Rob Milton of Othniel Oysters, to support the local fishermen and to encourage the local community to cook freshly caught local fish.
Following an appeal for more personal protection equipment (PPE), over one hundred local businesses have come forward to help meet the Council’s front-line service demands.
Before lockdown, The Beehive Centre, which is operated by Dorset’s disability charity Diverse Abilities, celebrated its 25th birthday at The Hamworthy Club.
Poole’s Twin Sails Bridge is now closed until the next phase of repairs is completed.