Health & Wellbeing

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Hidden world of insects fascinates care home residents

RESIDENTS at a Wilton care home swapped the big screen for the tiny world of insects, enjoying a fascinating…

Patients hit by hospital parking price hike in Salisbury

PATIENTS and visitors at Salisbury District Hospital are set to pay more to park from today (19 May), as…

Charity launches nutrition initiative to support mental health

HOMELESSNESS charity ALABARÉ has partnered with health innovation company BrocStar in a new initiative it says links nutrition with…

Stars Appeal seeks volunteers to guide hospital charity

PEOPLE with a passion for Salisbury District Hospital are being invited to help shape the future of care for…

Plan for 100 life saving bleed kits to be installed across Wiltshire

LIFE-SAVING bleed control kits could soon be installed across libraries, schools, sports centres and transport hubs under a proposal…

Police launch week-long crackdown on knife sales

RETAILERS are set to face test purchase operations as police launch a week-long crackdown to reduce knife crime and…

Ice creams and smiles on Wilton day out

RESIDENTS from Wilton Place Care Home enjoyed a sunny afternoon out this week as they visited shops and businesses…

Go behind the scenes at Salisbury Hospital Open Day

PEOPLE will get the chance to step inside the world of emergency care, operating theatres and medical training when…

Country dancing to help keep riding therapy going

A NIGHT of country dancing and community spirit is set to help protect a lifeline service for disabled horse…

Wiltshire backs ban that stops future generations buying cigarettes

CHILDREN born after January 1, 2009, will never legally be able to buy cigarettes under controversial laws welcomed by…