Health & Wellbeing

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Bryan Simmans is preparing for the London to Brighton off-road cycle challenge

Bryan taking on 61-mile off-road cycle challenge for good causes

BRYAN Simmans is preparing to take on a challenging cycle from London to Brighton - off-road - to raise funds...

Salisbury District Hospital has introduced a new booking system for blood tests

New Salisbury hospital booking system to improve patient experience

SALISBURY District Hospital is changing the way it provides GP-requested blood tests through its Pathology Department, which it says will...

Staff, residents and guests enjoyed the celebration at Milford House

Salisbury care home marks 20 years with a tasty celebration

A SALISBURY care home celebrated its 20th anniversary with a tasty event. Milford House marked 20 years of serving the...

John Cox with his book, Memories for Rosemary

Poet’s collection inspired by wife’s dementia diagnosis is raising money for Stars Appeal

RETIRED English teacher John Cox has released a personal collection of poems inspired by the memories he shares with his...

Ken back on the green, at Bournemouth Bowling Club

Ringwood care home resident returns to the bowling green after 10 years!

RINGWOOD care home resident Ken was bowled over when he returned to the green for the first time in a...

Don't Dine Alone runs at Milford House on Wednesdays and Fridays

Don’t Dine Alone: Salisbury care home welcoming elderly residents for meals

ELDERLY people who might usually dine alone are being invited to join residents and staff at a Salisbury care home...

Details of 2028 Stars Appeal charity challenge trek revealed: How to take part

ADVENTUROUS folks are being urged to take on an ambitious 100km challenge for charity. The Stars Appeal, Salisbury Hospital’s Charity,...

Students will be trained at the replica ward created at the Salisbury campus

How Salisbury us helping train next generation of NHS workers

THE next generation of NHS staff is set to be trained in Salisbury. Wiltshire College & University Centre (WCUC) is...

Salisbury Hospice Charity’s midnight walk unveils new features for 2026

WALKERS are being encouraged to dig out their night lights and head torches for a special charity event. The Salisbury...

Picture: Simon Ward

Record-breaking numbers join Stars Appeal Walk for Wards: Pictures

MORE than 2,000 people put their best foot forward to raise money for the Salisbury Hospital Stars Appeal. The 21st...