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28th April 2022

Stop and think over the long weekend

Residents and visitors to Dorset are being asked to stop and think when it comes to getting medical help over what is expected to be another busy bank holiday. Choosing the right health services will support the NHS over the weekend.

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25th April 2022

Bridport Hospital and Westhaven Hospital join the list of vaccination sites

Anyone over 75 in west Dorset who needs their COVID spring booster jab, can now arrange to have it at a pop-up vaccination site at Langdon Ward in Bridport Hospital or at Linden Unit in Westhaven Hospital in Weymouth.

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22nd April 2022

Mental health patients’ work spotlighted in Weymouth art exhibition

A unique art exhibition will showcase the creative talents of local mental health patients on Tuesday (26 April) at Weymouth College.

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21st April 2022

Dorchester’s Retreat re-opens for face-to-face mental health support

The Retreat in Dorchester has begun a phased re-opening for face-to-face drop-ins to provide support for people who are struggling to cope, anxious or feel they are heading towards a crisis.

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13th April 2022

Stop and think this Easter and use Dorset’s NHS services wisely

Residents and visitors to Dorset can support the NHS this Easter by choosing the right health services during the busy holiday period.

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12th April 2022

Work, learn and earn as a trainee nurse apprentice

Dorset HealthCare is on the look-out for 20 enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join its Trainee Nursing Associate apprenticeship programme.

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7th April 2022

COVID-19 jabs available for the youngest and oldest in Dorset

Dorset people aged from five upwards can now access life-saving COVID-19 jabs as the county’s vaccination programme continues into spring.

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5th April 2022

Dedicated mental health support for Falklands War veterans

To mark the 40th anniversary of the Falklands War, Dorset HealthCare is reminding veterans and their families that help and support remains just a phone call away.

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30th March 2022

Phased re-opening of minor injuries units starts in April

A phased re-opening of minor injuries units (MIUs) in Dorset closed during the winter surge of COVID-19 will begin in April.

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29th March 2022

COVID-19 Spring Booster Programme in Dorset

The spring drive to boost our immunity against COVID-19 has kicked off in Dorset with a second booster dose available for the most at risk groups.

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21st March 2022

Visiting Dorset’s community hospitals and mental health units

Inpatients at Dorset HealthCare’s community hospital wards and mental health units may now have two visitors to reflect changes to COVID-19 restrictions and national guidance.

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8th March 2022

‘Dragons’ breathe life into ideas to improve patient care in Dorset

A crop of creative ideas put forward by NHS staff have been awarded more than £13,000 to help provide extra support for patients in Dorset.

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1st March 2022

Take the step and seek help to overcome an eating disorder

During Eating Disorders Awareness Week, which is running until Sunday (6 March), Dorset HealthCare’s eating disorders service is urging anyone who may be suffering in silence to take the step and seek help.

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17th February 2022

Talking about your mental health is the first step to recovery

Find out how a local man is using his own experiences to help others open up about mental health

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15th February 2022

NHS and AFC Bournemouth get on the ball to support youngsters’ mental and physical health

AFC Bournemouth Community Sports Trust teamed up with local NHS staff to run football training sessions for local school pupils as part of Children’s Mental Health Week.

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11th February 2022

Help needed to manage "exceptional" health and care demands

With local NHS and council care services under severe pressure, the public is being asked to help out in a variety of ways.

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11th February 2022

New sexual health text messaging service for young people

Young people aged 13-19 in Dorset can now access support via ‘Let’s Chat Sexual Health’ – a brand new confidential text messaging service.

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7th February 2022

Gateway to mental health support for young people across Dorset

To further support young people struggling with their mental health, Dorset HealthCare is expanding its Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Gateway offer.

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1st February 2022

Dorset COVID-19 vaccination programme moves into next phase

Dorset health and care leaders are reviewing the way the programme is delivered after the success of the pre-Christmas booster push.

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28th January 2022

Sensory room transforms vaccination experience for young people

A relaxing, dedicated space has been created at the King’s Park vaccination centre in Boscombe for young people with learning disabilities or severe and long-term mental health conditions.

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