Health & Wellbeing

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From rock bottom to Kilimanjaro: Man to climb Africa’s highest peak for rehab centre

A MAN who once hoped he would not live to see his next birthday is now preparing to climb…

Teen with rare condition champions hospital charity

A TEENAGER from Wiltshire has told how a hospital charity helped her find hope during months of life-changing treatment…

Salisbury homecare veteran promoted after 24-year career rise

A SENIOR figure at Salisbury-based homecare provider Abicare has been promoted to director of operations & compliance after more…

Have your say in consultation on cycling and walking routes

RESIDENTS in Tidworth and Ludgershall are being urged to help shape the future of walking and cycling in their…

NHS charity chief wowed by community impact of hospital services

WHEN chief executive of NHS Charities Together Ellie Orton OBE walked through the doors of Salisbury District Hospital last…

Monthly networking sessions for women in the wellbeing sector

A CARE home in Salisbury is opening its doors to help bring together women working in the wellbeing sector. Milford…

Council to host social care community fayre

RESIDENTS across Wiltshire are being invited to find out what help is available on their doorstep at a major…

Hospital bookshop and bucket collections pull in £71,000

VOLUNTEERS supporting Salisbury Hospital’s Charity are celebrating after raising more than £71,000 through the Stars Appeal bookshop and bucket…

Salisbury homecare provider to create 130 new jobs

A SALISBURY-based homecare provider is set to recruit 130 new care professionals over the next 12 months as it…

Music therapy workshops bring joy to care home residents

A CARE home in Wilton is supporting residents living with dementia with new fortnightly musical workshops. Wilton Place Care Home…