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Support for young people experiencing exam stress and anxiety
During this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week (15-21 May), Dorset HealthCare’s Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) in schools service is advising children and young people how to cope with exam stress and signposting them to help if they need it.
National honour heads up Nurses’ Day celebrations this week
Health visitor of 24 years Jane Hill, who works in Weymouth for Dorset HealthCare, has been made a Queen’s Nurse by community nursing charity The Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI). And the honour is among many local achievements being celebrated on International Nurses Day this Friday, 12 May.
Local NHS counselling service offers support for new parents to combat ‘baby blues’
This Maternal Mental Health Week (1-7 May), a local NHS talking therapies service is letting new mums know that help and support is available if they are feeling low, stressed, or worried.
New service for local women launched in Maternal Mental Health Week
A new specialist service is being launched to support women experiencing pregnancy-related fear, trauma or loss.
Reduced minor injuries service during bank holiday Monday strike action
Dorset’s network of minor injuries units (MIUs) will be operating a reduced service during Monday’s (1 May) industrial action by the Royal College of Nursing.
Spring COVID-19 booster clinics open for vulnerable Dorset residents
Over-75s, people aged five and over who have a weakened immune system and older adult care home residents are all entitled to a free vaccination to protect themselves from the virus.
Local NHS mental wellbeing service launches new, easy-to-use website
Steps2Wellbeing, a free NHS mental health support service, has launched a new-look website which makes accessing help simpler than ever.
Joint Chair appointed for Dorset County Hospital and Dorset HealthCare
Dorset County Hospital and Dorset HealthCare have appointed David Clayton-Smith as their new Joint Chair.
Dorset HealthCare changes guidance on face coverings
Wearing face masks at Dorset HealthCare sites is no longer mandatory.
Inspirational cycle ride sows the seeds for greenhouse therapy
People in Dorset recovering from brain injuries are benefiting from a new greenhouse, plus gym equipment, thanks to the fundraising efforts of an “inspirational” former patient.
New purpose-built eating disorders facility opens in Poole
A new state-of-the-art £8 million development to support local people with eating disorders is now open.
Dorset’s LGBT+ mental health support to be a role model for Rwanda
Lessons learned from supporting Dorset and Southampton’s LGBT+ community with mental health issues are set to benefit people in Africa.
Show your support for better mental health facilities in Dorset
Plans have been submitted for building works that will improve mental health provision at St Ann’s Hospital – and Dorset HealthCare needs your support.
Young people encouraged to connect to boost mental wellbeing
As part of Children’s Mental Health Week, Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) engaged with local schools to highlight the importance of connection for mental wellbeing.
Teenage booster vaccination provision to change
Our School Aged Immunisation Team is changing the way it offers teenage booster vaccinations this academic year and going forward.
Thank you for the music – choir gives patients their voice back
A music group which helps people rebuild their lives after a brain injury is going from strength to strength, after being championed by local NHS staff.
COVID-19 vaccinations in Dorset pass the two million mark
Since the first COVID-19 vaccine was administered back in December 2020, more than two million doses have now been delivered in Dorset.
R U OK?
New campaign for Children’s Mental Health Week (6-12 February) highlights the wide range of mental health support available to children and young people in Dorset.
Vote for your favourite NHS staff ideas to improve patient care
A batch of exciting ideas have been put suggested by staff at Dorset HealthCare to improve local services – and we need public help to choose the best ones.
Walk-in and grab your jab while you still can
A series of ‘pop-up’ vaccination clinics are coming to Dorset to help give public health a winter boost.