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Get the jab done at Bournemouth walk-in COVID clinics
Local people aged 18-39 can grab their jab at a series of pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics being run by Dorset HealthCare in Bournemouth next week.
Dorset HealthCare recognised as a Veteran Aware NHS Trust
Ahead of Armed Forces Day (Saturday, 26 June) Dorset HealthCare is proud to announce that it’s been formally named a Veteran Aware Trust.
Helping the whole family with breastfeeding and bonding
This year Breastfeeding Celebration Week (21 – 27 June) is focusing on how partners and the wider family unit can support breastfeeding and bond with a new baby.
Mental health support centre opens its doors in Weymouth
A new mental health drop-in service has been officially opened by the Mayor of Weymouth Cllr Colin Huckle and his wife Marian, Mayoress of Weymouth.
Jabs still available as vaccination centre temporarily pauses
Bournemouth’s large vaccination centre, run by NHS Trust Dorset HealthCare, will pause operations for four weeks from 21 June to allow a large event to take place.
Just think NHS 111 first for Dorset minor injuries units
Think NHS 111 first – that’s the message for anyone needing urgent care as Dorset re-opens its full network of minor injuries units (MIUs) on 21 June for pre-booked appointments.
Shaftesbury hospital celebrates 150-year anniversary
Staff at Westminster Memorial Hospital in Shaftesbury, were joined by members of its League of Friends to mark 150 years since the building’s foundation stone was laid.
Volunteers' Week - a time to say thank you
Dorset HealthCare would like to say thank you to all its volunteers for being a valuable part of the organisation.
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.