Health & Wellbeing

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Beat the January blues with new mental wellbeing video

A VIDEO promoting mental health and wellbeing has been launched to coincide with so-called Blue Monday – often labelled…

Hospital experiencing ‘extremely high demand’, patients warned

PATIENTS are being asked to only attend A&E with emergency or life-threatening conditions as Salisbury District Hospital experiences ‘extremely’…

£20,000 boost for Salisbury hospital after annual raffle success

THE STARS Appeal’s Christmas Raffle raised more than £20,000 to support projects helping patients, their families and staff at…

Care advice and cakes on offer at Wilton home open day

A CARE home in Wilton is inviting the community to an find out more about its services during an…

Mum of premature baby raises more than £1,000 for neonatal unit

A MUM in Salisbury has raised more than £1,147 for the neonatal unit that cared for her premature baby…

NHS cluster takes shape with fresh leadership team

A NEW leadership team has been formally appointed to steer the next phase of a major NHS shake-up across…

Salisbury hospital warns of long A&E waiting times amid high demand

SALISBURY District Hospital has warned that its Accident and Emergency department is currently experiencing very high demand and is…

Think before you head to A&E, NHS urges ahead of New Year

AS CHRISTMAS leftovers are packed away and New Year plans take shape, the NHS is gearing up for one…

Earl’s hospital charity Christmas message of thanks

THE PRESIDENT of Salisbury District Hospital’s charity the Stars Appeal has praised the fundraising efforts of people who have…

Help the ambulance service over the busy Christmas period

THE AMBULANCE service is asking people across the region to use its services wisely this festive season, as it…