Health & Wellbeing

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Survey shows Salisbury Hospital staff look forward to coming into work

LOOKING forward to your job is unfortunately not commonplace across the UK – but Salisbury Hospital staff are bucking…

Francesca and Tim Evans with their children Rex and Margaux Picture: Stars Appeal

Mum to give back to Stars Appeal in support of neonatal unit that cared for her daughter

A MOTHER is joining the Stars Appeal Walk for Wards to thank the charity after it…

Take in the iconic views of Salisbury with a walking weekend

AN UPCOMING walking weekend promises to deliver excellent views of Salisbury. Families, visitors to the city – and those that…

Drop in flu admissions for over 65s at Salisbury NHS Trust since 2022

SALISBURY NHS Trust has seen a drop in hospital admissions for people over the age of 65 between August…

Anyone over the age of 12 can join in with the fun Picture: Andrea Penna Photography

Midnight Walk returns to Salisbury – with glam rock twist

PEOPLE are being asked to dress to impress at this year’s Midnight Walk. The popular walk is taking place on…

Kerry Lemon with the reimagined art pillars Picture: Josh Mowll

Public artworks brought back to life at country park in Salisbury

A SERIES of artworks at a country park have been restored after they failed to withstand…

Money is being raised so Henrietta can access specialist equipment

Salisbury mum’s dream to walk again gets £6,000 boost from community fundraiser

A SALISBURY mum has received a boost in her long-term aim to walk again. Nearly 150 well-wishers attended a fundraising…

Residents Douglas Parish, Diana Wilson, John Parfitt and Joan Hills presenting the cheque to Salisbury Foodbank Manager Maria Stevenson Picture: Colten Care

Creative Salisbury care home residents help raise £1,500 for city food bank

RESIDENTS at a Salisbury care home have been raising money for the city’s food bank through selling handcrafted items. Colten…

Left to right: Suzanne Wilson, Sherwin Uban, James Babb, Karlene Jammeh (engagement and partnership lead south at Wiltshire Council), Sarah Gregson, Robin Imeson, and Jonathan the Jester Picture: Salisbury City Council

YOU Network launched in Salisbury to provide safe spaces and to help young people learn new skills

A NEW initiative in Salisbury has brought together volunteer and community groups to support young people. The

Some trees have already been planted at the site Picture: Salisbury City Council

New £130,000 project to enhance Harnham green space begins today

A GREEN space at Rowbarrow in Harnham is being enhanced to make it an enjoyable place for all. New pathways…