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From NHS vouchers worth up to £233.56 to a £3,250 tax allowance, there are ways to get help paying for glasses, contact lenses and eye tests.

The little-known NHS help that could cut the cost of your glasses and eye tests

The National Paediatric Early Warning System (PEWS) is being rolled out in emergency departments (EDs) across England.

The National Paediatric Early Warning System (PEWS) is being rolled out in emergency departments (EDs) across England.

New NHS system to help doctors spot and treat deteriorating children faster

Local resident, Margaret Keaveney, attended Poole Elderfest on October 1 and got the flu vaccination.

Local resident, Margaret Keaveney, attended Poole Elderfest on October 1 and got the flu vaccination.

Eligible groups in BCP and Dorset encouraged to get their flu vaccination

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity NHS staff's Teddy Bear Trek raises over £2,370 for new children's unit at Royal Bournemouth Hospital

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity NHS staff's Teddy Bear Trek raises over £2,370 for new children's unit at Royal Bournemouth Hospital

University Hospitals Dorset

NHS staff's teddy walk raises more than £2,300 for hospital's new children unit

Check to see if you can get the flu vaccine for free.

Check to see if you can get the flu vaccine for free.

Full list of everyone eligible for a free flu vaccine on the NHS and how to book

A new report from Healthwatch Dorset has found that poor communication, unclear care pathways and a lack of updates are leaving some NHS patients in Dorset feeling frustrated, anxious and responsible for chasing their own care.

A new report from Healthwatch Dorset has found that poor communication, unclear care pathways and a lack of updates are leaving some NHS patients in Dorset feeling frustrated, anxious and responsible for chasing their own care.

Healthwatch Dorset

Poor communication leaves NHS patients in Dorset feeling ‘lost in the system’

Ollie out and about

Ollie out and about

Dorset family highlight the life-changing impact of organ donation

A total of 246,089 doses of the meningococcal B (MenB) vaccine have been given since the NHS programme began on July 20, as of August 31.

A total of 246,089 doses of the meningococcal B (MenB) vaccine have been given since the NHS programme began on July 20, as of August 31.

Nearly 250,000 MenB jabs delivered by NHS to young people ahead of the uni year

Anyone who takes paracetamol for chronic pain should be aware of the risks.

Anyone who takes paracetamol for chronic pain should be aware of the risks.

Experts warning people about the risks of taking paracetamol too often

Here is how you can easily tell if your sunscreen is past its expiry date.

Here is how you can easily tell if your sunscreen is past its expiry date.

NHS reveals how to check if your sunscreen is past its expiry date

Salmonella can be contracted while prepping food, including meat such as chicken and pork, eggs and even fruit and vegetables.

Salmonella can be contracted while prepping food, including meat such as chicken and pork, eggs and even fruit and vegetables.

Pharmacist issues salmonella warning to Brits as cases continue to rise across UK

Dorset-based contractor Spetisbury Construction has completed a comprehensive refurbishment of Winton Health Centre in Bournemouth, delivering a modern, fit-for-purpose facility on behalf of Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust.

Dorset-based contractor Spetisbury Construction has completed a comprehensive refurbishment of Winton Health Centre in Bournemouth, delivering a modern, fit-for-purpose facility on behalf of Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust.

Dorset contractor completes major refurbishment of Bournemouth health centre

NHS urging the public to prepare for the final bank holiday of the summer

Flu jabs are being offered earlier than ever.

Flu jabs are being offered earlier than ever.

Brits urged to book flu jabs to help ease winter demand - Check if you're eligible

Flu jabs are being offered earlier than ever.

Flu jabs are being offered earlier than ever.

Brits urged to book flu jabs to help ease winter demand - Check if you're eligible

Rachel Harrison at the end of her Three Peaks Challenge

Rachel Harrison at the end of her Three Peaks Challenge

Dorset speech and language therapist completes Three Peaks Challenge with a twist

Liberal Democrats are calling on prime minister Andy Burnham to oppose plans in the NHS Modernisation Bill which would abolish Healthwatch England and the network of local Healthwatch, describing it as a

Liberal Democrats are calling on prime minister Andy Burnham to oppose plans in the NHS Modernisation Bill which would abolish Healthwatch England and the network of local Healthwatch, describing it as a

NHS Modernisation Bill plans risk 'silencing' patient voices, warns Dorset MP

Thousands of people to gather in Poole next month for powerful military tribute

Bournemouth MP welcomes major government expansion of NHS mental health services

The NHS in the South West is urging people to make sure they and their families are up to date with routine vaccinations this August, as part of Immunisation Awareness Month.

The NHS in the South West is urging people to make sure they and their families are up to date with routine vaccinations this August, as part of Immunisation Awareness Month.

People urged by NHS to check vaccination status for Immunisation Awareness Month

NHS urges people in their 50s to return bowel screening kits as 100 cancers found a week

NHS urges people in their 50s to return bowel screening kits as 100 cancers found a week

NHS urges people in their 50s to complete life-saving bowel screening kits

Mayor of Bournemouth and donors open new polytunnel at Cherry Tree Nursery

Mayor of Bournemouth and donors open new polytunnel at Cherry Tree Nursery

Mental health charity reveals full impact of its work that saves the NHS 'millions’

From September, all adults aged 65-74 in the South West who are living with a chronic respiratory condition or who have a suppressed immune system will be offered the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine.

From September, all adults aged 65-74 in the South West who are living with a chronic respiratory condition or who have a suppressed immune system will be offered the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine.

RSV vaccine will soon be offered to all adults aged 65 to 74 in the South West

NHS Dorset has been awarded funding to lead an innovative new programme that will improve access to obesity support for people across Dorset.

NHS Dorset has been awarded funding to lead an innovative new programme that will improve access to obesity support for people across Dorset.

NHS Dorset awarded funding to lead innovative new obesity care programme

Staff at Alderney Hospital with Mr Kelloggs during his visit

Staff at Alderney Hospital with Mr Kelloggs during his visit

Dorset HealthCare

Mr Kelloggs the horse brings joy to mental health patients at Poole hospital

Pembrolizumab – which experts describe as being able to 'take the handbrake off the body’s immune system' to target cancer – will now offer a new option for women in England with locally-advanced cervical cancer.

Pembrolizumab – which experts describe as being able to 'take the handbrake off the body’s immune system' to target cancer – will now offer a new option for women in England with locally-advanced cervical cancer.

Cervical cancer

NHS to offer new immunotherapy for hundreds of women with severe cervical cancer

The Poole Military Tattoo will take place at Poole Stadium on Saturday, September 12, honouring the Armed Forces, emergency services, NHS, Coastguard, Cadet Forces, and veteran communities with a full day of events and ceremonial displays.

The Poole Military Tattoo will take place at Poole Stadium on Saturday, September 12, honouring the Armed Forces, emergency services, NHS, Coastguard, Cadet Forces, and veteran communities with a full day of events and ceremonial displays.

Thousands to gather in Poole this September for spectacular military celebration

The NHS in the South West is reminding people how they can help eliminate cervical cancer by attending their cervical screening and getting the HPV vaccine when invited.

The NHS in the South West is reminding people how they can help eliminate cervical cancer by attending their cervical screening and getting the HPV vaccine when invited.

Cervical cancer

NHS in south west reminding people how they can help eliminate cervical cancer

Claire Peak, Highly Specialist Physiotherapist at Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, leads the six week pulmonary rehabilitation service

Claire Peak, Highly Specialist Physiotherapist at Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, leads the six week pulmonary rehabilitation service

Support in Dorset is helping people with lung conditions breathe easier

In March, the Bournemouth seafront came alive with compassion and determination as 203 participants joined March for Men, walking, running and jogging to raise £23,065 for a brighter future for those affected by prostate cancer.

In March, the Bournemouth seafront came alive with compassion and determination as 203 participants joined March for Men, walking, running and jogging to raise £23,065 for a brighter future for those affected by prostate cancer.

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity

Bournemouth event raises more than £23,000 to support prostate cancer care

Taking place at Bournemouth University on November 4, the MYTIME Employability Summit: Unlocking Potential will bring together young carers and employers to explore work experience, mentoring, workplace insight and career pathways.

Taking place at Bournemouth University on November 4, the MYTIME Employability Summit: Unlocking Potential will bring together young carers and employers to explore work experience, mentoring, workplace insight and career pathways.

MYTIME Young Carers

Dorset employers invited to help unlock the potential of young carers

People across Dorset are being encouraged to take part in a new survey exploring awareness of local mental health support services, and the barriers that can stop people reaching out for help.

People across Dorset are being encouraged to take part in a new survey exploring awareness of local mental health support services, and the barriers that can stop people reaching out for help.

New survey launched to understand awareness of mental health support in Dorset

In the South West, nearly 500,000 people have received the vaccine during this campaign, but health officials are reminding eligible residents that appointments are only available until Saturday, June 29.

In the South West, nearly 500,000 people have received the vaccine during this campaign, but health officials are reminding eligible residents that appointments are only available until Saturday, June 29.

Less than one month left to get your spring Covid vaccine

The opening of Seastone, which saw representatives from Dorset HealthCare, local MPs, the New Hospital Programme, Dorset Mental Health Forum, NHS England and Kier Construction in attendance

The opening of Seastone, which saw representatives from Dorset HealthCare, local MPs, the New Hospital Programme, Dorset Mental Health Forum, NHS England and Kier Construction in attendance

Dorset HealthCare

New £17.9m mental health unit offers safe haven for young people in Bournemouth

From left – right: Holly Brown, ward sister. Kate Norris, senior sister and Professor Anne Hendry from IFIC (International Foundation for Integrated Care), Scotland.

From left – right: Holly Brown, ward sister. Kate Norris, senior sister and Professor Anne Hendry from IFIC (International Foundation for Integrated Care), Scotland.

Dorset hospital honoured for its end-of-life care and bereavement support

Care organisations across Dorset are relying on volunteers to help deliver vital support services, as new figures reveal a rise in the number of hours people are giving to community and care settings across the county.

Care organisations across Dorset are relying on volunteers to help deliver vital support services, as new figures reveal a rise in the number of hours people are giving to community and care settings across the county.

Dorset volunteers contribute thousands of hours as care sector reliance grows

Musical Care Pathways Project with Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Arts in Hospital and Dorset County Hospital

Musical Care Pathways Project with Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Arts in Hospital and Dorset County Hospital

'First of its kind' Creative Health Strategy launched in Dorset

Spring COVID-19 vaccinations are available for just six more weeks until June 30.

Spring COVID-19 vaccinations are available for just six more weeks until June 30.

More than 63,000 people in Dorset have received spring Covid vaccinations

Tom Hayes MP outside RBH

Tom Hayes MP outside RBH

NHS waiting lists

Bournemouth MP welcomes major NHS progress as waiting lists fall by 110,000

The opening of Chaddesley House, with representatives from Dorset HealthCare, local MPs, the New Hospital Programme, Dorset Mental Health Forum, NHS England and Kier Construction.

The opening of Chaddesley House, with representatives from Dorset HealthCare, local MPs, the New Hospital Programme, Dorset Mental Health Forum, NHS England and Kier Construction.

Dorset HealthCare

New £23 million building heralds a new era for mental health care in Dorset

A drop-in session from Diverse Abilities on June 24 in Poole aims to support families through the challenging transition from child to adult care services.

A drop-in session from Diverse Abilities on June 24 in Poole aims to support families through the challenging transition from child to adult care services.

Diverse Abilities

Dorset's disability charity to hold session to help transition to adult services

Nurse Carmel enjoying a send-off from Forest Holme Hospice colleagues

Nurse Carmel enjoying a send-off from Forest Holme Hospice colleagues

Forest Holme Hospice

Much-loved nurse known as 'Pocket Rocket' retires after lifetime of care

More than one thousand NHS staff across England have used Martha’s Rule helplines to help identify rapid deterioration of a patient’s condition in the first 18 months of the scheme, new figures show.

More than one thousand NHS staff across England have used Martha’s Rule helplines to help identify rapid deterioration of a patient’s condition in the first 18 months of the scheme, new figures show.

Over 1,000 NHS staff called Martha's Rule helplines in the first 18 months

Danny with staff and residents at Highcliffe Nursing Home

Danny with staff and residents at Highcliffe Nursing Home

Prostate Cancer

Care home worker wins judo gold medal seven months after major cancer surgery

People living in Canford Heath and across Poole are invited to a free health and wellbeing drop-in event tomorrow

People living in Canford Heath and across Poole are invited to a free health and wellbeing drop-in event tomorrow

Free health and wellbeing event returns to Poole community centre tomorrow

Victoria Hospital in Wimborne unveiled an expanded car park.

Victoria Hospital in Wimborne unveiled an expanded car park.

Expanded and enhanced car park opens at Dorset hospital

As part of Bowel Cancer Awareness Month this April, the NHS in the South West is reminding people to complete and return their free bowel cancer screening kits, which are posted to everyone aged 50 to 74 who is registered with a GP.

As part of Bowel Cancer Awareness Month this April, the NHS in the South West is reminding people to complete and return their free bowel cancer screening kits, which are posted to everyone aged 50 to 74 who is registered with a GP.

NHS in south west urging people to complete bowel screening test

Bowel cancer screening test.

Bowel cancer screening test.

NHS detects tens of thousands of bowel cancers thanks to screening programme

Lizzie Eden and Steve Duckett with The King at the Windsor Castle reception

Lizzie Eden and Steve Duckett with The King at the Windsor Castle reception

King Charles III

Royal reception at Windsor Castle celebrates Dorset’s carer community

Vikki Slade, Liberal Democrat MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole, is launching a campaign to guarantee GP investment on new developments. It comes as Lib Dem analysis shows that 1,300 surgeries have closed in a decade (between 2015 and 2025) across the

Vikki Slade, Liberal Democrat MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole, is launching a campaign to guarantee GP investment on new developments. It comes as Lib Dem analysis shows that 1,300 surgeries have closed in a decade (between 2015 and 2025) across the

Dorset MP launches campaign to guarantee GP investment on new developments

The Covid-19 spring vaccination is being offered to those considered most at risk of serious illness, including residents in care homes for older adults and anyone aged 75 or over by June 30.

The Covid-19 spring vaccination is being offered to those considered most at risk of serious illness, including residents in care homes for older adults and anyone aged 75 or over by June 30.

New round of Covid-19 jabs available in Dorset this spring for those eligible

Charity-funded Kitten Scanner making positive impact for young patients at Poole Hospital

Charity-funded Kitten Scanner making positive impact for young patients at Poole Hospital

University Hospitals Dorset

New charity-funded device helps children overcome fear of hospital scans

A total of 1,141 ambulances were delivered to NHS ambulance trusts in the past year

A total of 1,141 ambulances were delivered to NHS ambulance trusts in the past year

South Western Ambulance Service

Record number of new and replacement ambulances delivered across England

Eligible Dorset residents can now book their Spring Covid-19 vaccination.

Eligible Dorset residents can now book their Spring Covid-19 vaccination.

Spring Covid vaccination bookings now open for Dorset residents