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Dementia Action Week
As part of Dementia Action Week (17 – 23 May) Dorset HealthCare is urging local people to talk to a professional if they are worried someone may be experiencing early signs of dementia.
Thank you nurses
Today (12 May) marks International Nurses’ Day and we would like thank all of our dedicated, committed and kind nurses in the profession.
Dedicated clinic vaccinates over 180 members of ethnic minority communities
A dedicated clinic has successfully vaccinated over 180 members of the Dorset Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community against COVID-19.
Connect with nature for your mental health
Dorset HealthCare is encouraging people to embrace nature during Mental Health Awareness Week (10-16 May) to benefit their wellbeing.
Dorset to re-open its full network of minor injuries units in June
Following a year of disruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Dorset HealthCare will have all its minor injuries units (MIUs) back up and running this summer.
Take a step to become de-stressed, not distressed
April is Stress Awareness Month, and Dorset HealthCare is reminding people that support is available to help alleviate stress before it spirals out of control.
Dorset HealthCare leader in top 50 chief executives list
Dorset HealthCare Chief Executive Eugine Yafele is included in the Health Service Journal’s (HSJ) list of the top 50 NHS Chief Executives this year.
Voice banking service helps people live with motor neurone disease
Pioneering technology to help people retain their voice despite the ravages of motor neurone disease (MND) is being made permanently available in Dorset.
School age immunisations offered at Bournemouth vaccination centre
Catch-up school immunisation clinics are being made available at Bournemouth’s large vaccination centre
Over-60s can now book their jab at the Bournemouth vaccination centre
Bookings at Dorset’s large vaccination centre are open for those aged 60 and over, now that most people in the top four ‘at risk’ groups have been offered the jab.
Vaccs Express helps local people get to their jab appointment
Older people and those with mobility issues can now make their way to their vaccination appointment in style with the help of a new buggy shuttle service at Bournemouth’s large vaccination centre.
Large vaccination centre opens in Bournemouth
Following several weeks of hard work by Dorset HealthCare and its partners, the county’s large vaccination centre at the Bournemouth International Centre is now open.
New COVID-19 tier restrictions for Dorset, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Mental health services open 24/7 during Christmas and new year
Dorset’s Access Mental Health services will be open to provide support during Christmas and new year for people who are anxious, struggling to cope or feel they are heading towards a crisis.
NHS in Dorset starts biggest ever NHS vaccination programme this week
Dorset and BCP Councils move to tier 2
BCP Council and Dorset Council are now in tier 2 after the national lockdown ended on 2 December.
Carers Rights Day 2020 – Know Your Rights
Ahead of Carers Rights Day on 26 November, local councils, NHS services and other health and care organisations who deliver integrated care across the county, are working in partnership to recognise, support and value local unpaid carers of all ages.
Film clips showcase how to bond with your newborn baby
Baby massage has long been advised by experts as a way for parents to calm, and bond with, their newborn child. And a new series of videos put together by Dorset HealthCare’s Perinatal Service provides simple, practical tips on how to do it.
Lockdown support for foster families and vulnerable care leavers
Foster parents worried about the physical or emotional wellbeing of children in their care can still access support during lockdown.
Frontline health and social care staff awarded with ‘Purbeck Petals’
Health, social care and therapy teams across the Isle of Purbeck have been presented with a ‘Purbeck Petal’ by the local community.