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State-of-the-art eating disorders unit for Dorset gets the green light
Inpatient care places for local people struggling with an eating disorder are set to increase, thanks to a state-of-the-art unit planned for Poole.
International Nurses Day
Join us to celebrate the work of all our nurses as part of International Nurses Day, which marks the bicentenary of Florence Nightingale’s birth.
Remember our veterans safely this VE Day
This Friday (8 May) the nation will commemorate the day when the Allies accepted the surrender of Nazi Germany in 1945, and remember the heroes of World War II.
Virtual visiting provides comfort to ward patients in Dorset
All inpatients at Dorset’s community hospitals and mental health units can now video call loved ones and unite with family and friends, following the launch of a virtual visiting service.
Dedicated NHS 111 staff join Dorset HealthCare
A service at the heart of local efforts to contain and manage the COVID-19 virus is now being run by Dorset HealthCare.
AFC Bournemouth and Dorset HealthCare launch wellbeing campaign
AFC Bournemouth and Dorset HealthCare are joining forces to support the physical and mental health of their social media followers and their families.
Local school delivers tasty treats to hospital staff
Staff at Wimborne’s Henbury School have been baking special treats for Dorset’s NHS staff to show their support during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hot food deliveries for NHS workers over the Easter weekend
Dorset Council and local brewers Hall & Woodhouse teamed up over the Easter weekend to show their support for Dorset’s NHS workers.
LUSH provide a helping hand to NHS staff
Local fresh handmade cosmetics company LUSH has kindly donated soap and hand cream to Dorset NHS staff working on the frontline to tackle COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
Experienced cleaners required for Dorset’s community hospitals
The county’s community hospitals are calling for experienced cleaners to support our existing teams and help make a difference during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak.
Minor injuries services in Dorset are being reorganised
To make best use of NHS resources, and ensure robust and reliable services, temporary changes are being made to Dorset’s Minor Injuries Units (MIUs).
Visiting to all inpatient units suspended until further notice
Visitors will not be able to visit our inpatient units until further notice, apart from in exceptional circumstances.
Changes to NHS services in Dorset to help manage COVID-19
NHS services in Dorset are gearing up for changes help minimise the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and deal with any upturn in patient numbers caused by the outbreak.
New mental health service planned for Shaftesbury
Residents in and around Shaftesbury will soon be able to access mental health support at a site next to the town’s Westminster Memorial Hospital.
Young people are given a helping hand into adult life
Vulnerable teenagers are being equipped with a ‘survival kit’ ready for when they leave care, to help them remain independent and healthy.
LGBT+ patient speaks out to educate staff
A young transgender patient has been giving local NHS staff invaluable training and insights into dealing with LGBT+ people.
Bridport Hospital opens new-look inpatient ward
​Bridport Hospital’s new Colmer’s Ward has been officially opened by the Lord-Lieutenant of Dorset, Angus Campbell.
How talking about her mental health saved a Dorset woman’s life
“My illness made me believe that no one would be able to help me. I thought that the only way out was by suicide. I now see that had I have acted out that plan, I would have missed out on so much and it would have been such a tragedy.”
New film showcases Swanage as the perfect place for an NHS career
Swanage Hospital is marking its 125th anniversary by leading a drive to recruit more community hospital staff to Dorset.
Dorset radiology departments celebrate national recognition
Radiology departments at Victoria Hospital (Wimborne) and Swanage Hospital deliver top quality services for patients – and that’s official.