Three people found dead at Swanage care home
THREE people have died in ‘unexplained’ circumstances at a Swanage care home. Police were called to the Gainsborough Care Home,…
Poole care home pair nominated for prestigious awards
TWO Dorset care home staff members are celebrating after being named on the shortlist for prestigious regional awards. General manager…
Ambulance staff to teach CPR at special free event in Poole
MEMBERS of the public can learn lifesaving CPR at a special event in Poole next week. The South Western Ambulance…
Knoll Beach accessibility work praised by wheelchair users
A YEAR long programme of enhancements has taken place to make Knoll Beach more accessible for less able visitors. The…
More than 1,000 ‘comfort bags’ handed to patients at DCH
A DRIVE to provide comfort bags to people unexpectedly admitted to hospital has been hailed a huge success. Since the…
‘Nature Buddies’ to help people engage with nature across Dorset
NEW ‘Nature Buddies’ will help break down barriers hindering people from engaging with nature. The network of specially trained volunteers…
Pensioners recreate Taylor Swift, David Bowie and Adele album covers to highlight ageing stereotypes
ICONIC album covers are being recreated by Dorset pensioners to challenge the stereotypes of ageing. Five older people in the…
Poole care home resident reunites with son to celebrate 102nd birthday
A CARE home resident in Poole celebrated her 102nd birthday by being reunited with her son. Pam Primavesi, who stays…
New service launched at Bournemouth’s Health Sciences University to help people with back and joint pain
A NEW Rapid Access Service designed to help people with back pain, joint pain, tendon pain, sports injuries or…
Poole counselling service celebrates three years of providing low-cost support
A COUNSELLING service in Poole is celebrating three years of helping the community through its affordable mental health services. Set…