Health & Wellbeing

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Dad rides 1,500 miles on tiny bike for hospice

A DETERMINED father-of-five is preparing to ride more than 1,500 miles across Britain on a tiny motorbike to say…

To walk or not to walk: Care home takes on Bard inspired challenge

CARE home residents in Salisbury are taking inspiration from the Bard himself as they lace up their shoes for…

Alternative education provider wins praise for supporting young carers

AN ALTERNATIVE education provider is being praised for the work it is doing to support young carers – children…

Extra financial help available for kinship carers in Wiltshire

FAMILIES across Wiltshire who have stepped in to raise children are being urged to come forward as part of…

Mum gives back after hospital ‘angels’ save her baby

A MUM is stepping out to say thank you to the “angels” who helped save her baby’s life and…

“100 not out”: Salisbury celebrates remarkable life of war veteran

A REMARKABLE life spanning a century was celebrated in style as a decorated war veteran and former county cricketer…

Care home residents soar high on hawk conservancy visit

RESIDENTS from Wilton Place Care Home were treated to a day to remember after a heartwarming trip to the…

£30k grant backs life changing support for homeless veterans

A CHARITY in Salisbury is helping former soldiers rebuild their lives and says its work is quite literally saving…

Pandemic-born care centre praised for “high quality care”

A CARE centre in Salisbury that opened at the height of the pandemic has been praised for its “high-quality…

Major name confirmed as Salisbury dementia conference gains traction

A MAJOR dementia conference in Salisbury is gaining momentum with organisers confirming a high-profile keynote speaker as interest continues…