Health & Wellbeing

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Classic car run set to raise £15k for Salisbury Hospital charity

MORE than 100 classic and modern cars took to the roads around Salisbury in support of the Stars Appeal…

Ambulance service hit by busiest day ever as heatwave piles on pressure

SOUTH Western Ambulance Service has issued an urgent appeal for people to use 999 responsibly after experiencing the busiest…

Salisbury charity praised for life-changing learning disability support

A CHARITY in Salisbury that helps people with learning disabilities live more independent lives has been recognised on the…

Care home gives PEDALL riders a boost on 100-mile fundraiser

Care home residents delight in heartwarming playgroup visit

RESIDENTS at Wilton Place Care Home enjoyed a heart-warming morning when playgroup Jiggly Wrigglers paid a special visit. The Wilton-based…

Ten days of nature and wellbeing as Breathing Spaces begins

FROM wild swimming and riverside adventures to yoga, wildlife walks and family festivals, Salisbury is set to celebrate the…

High Sheriff hails ‘incredible’ Bobby Van team after shadowing visits

WILTSHIRE’S High Sheriff has spoken of the remarkable difference a simple home visit can make after spending three days…

Charities, schools and attractions close as extreme heat grips Wiltshire

SCHOOLS, businesses and visitor attractions across Wiltshire are changing opening hours and, in some cases, closing altogether as a…

Drinking water regularly, creating a cool through draft at night, and not cooking hot meals are among the tips for staying cool

Top tips for staying cool as temperatures in Wiltshire could hit 40C

WITH temperatures rising to around 40C across Dorset and across the south west this week, we are all battling…

Sleeping in fear: Charity highlights growing hidden homelessness crisis

A HOMELESSNESS charity is appealing for public support as growing numbers of people face sleeping rough, sofa surfing or…