‘Chatty Benches’ installed at Bournemouth shopping centre
Three ‘Chatty Benches’ are now in place at Castlepoint to encourage people to sit and talk to others and to confront loneliness.
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Mental health support available in Dorset over the festive season
Dorset’s Access Mental Health services are available for round the clock support over Christmas and the New Year.
Over £2,000 presented to Dorset Mind
Following a successful charity gala dinner, auction and raffle held by Pulford Publicity for their charity of the year at Dudsbury Golf Club, a total of £2,218.75 was presented to Evie Battistini, Corporate and Community fundraising officer on behalf of Dorset Mind.
Dorset ready for World Suicide Prevention Day
A total of 225 people who work in frontline services across Dorset have been trained in Suicide First Aid.
Visit Dorset Mind at Poole’s Dolphin Centre
This week, up until Saturday 21 May, Dorset Mind is delivering free activities and training to enhance local people’s mental wellbeing.
Mental health concerns for new mothers in Dorset
Research from Healthwatch England found that not all GP practices comply with the requirement to provide six to eight-week postnatal checks.
Campaign for Children’s Mental Health Week
Dorset’s Suicide Prevention Group is launching a new campaign for Children’s Mental Health Week to support young people.
Dorset mental health services open over festive period
Led by Dorset HealthCare there is a 24/7 telephone helpline, a drop-in service and face-to-face support for over 18s this festive season.
Support grows for Bournemouth mental health unit for young people
Dorset Mental Health Forum has added its voice to those who are supporting a new psychiatric intensive care unit for youngsters.
Plans proposed for young people’s mental health unit in Bournemouth
Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust is hoping local people will go online to back the revised plan.