Health & Wellbeing

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Red heat alert as county braces for 39C temperatures

WILTSHIRE is preparing for what could be the hottest days of the year so far after the Met Office…

Residents left “egg-static” after chicks hatch

RESIDENTS at The Cedars Care Home in Landford have been enjoying a heartwarming new experience after helping to hatch…

Amber heat alert extended as health officials issue safety warning

RESIDENTS are being urged to take extra care in the hot weather after health officials extended an amber heat-health…

Three-year-old walks to support dad’s cancer care

MOST three-year-olds spend their weekends racing around playgrounds or learning to ride a scooter. But little Kip Martin has set…

Public asked to honour hospital staff in annual awards

PATIENTS and families are being given the chance to say a heartfelt thank you to the doctors, nurses, porters,…

Salisbury care home celebrates second year of dementia care excellence

A CARE home in Salisbury supporting people living with dementia is celebrating after being recognised for a second year…

Couple shares home to change lives as carers call goes out

FOR 11 years, Kathy and Steve West have opened their front door to something few people ever consider –…

Top honour for Salisbury surgeon ranked among UK’s elite

A SURGEON in Salisbury has been ranked among the UK’s best orthopaedic specialists after hundreds of patients praised the…

Families invited to walk, remember and give back at hospital fundraiser

THERE are just over two weeks left to sign up for one of Salisbury Hospital’s biggest fundraising events of…

Care home invites community to garden party with butterfly release

A CARE home in Salisbury is opening its gardens to the community this month for an afternoon of tea,…