Health & Wellbeing

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Where the new dental premises could be if the plans are approved. Picture: Google

Amesbury dentist bids to relocate to treat more patients

AN Amesbury dentist is set to relocate and expand in a bid to welcome more patients. Atlas Planning Group Ltd,…

Stars Appeal fundraisers were given a sneak preview of the new building

New £14m building – and 24-bed Imber Ward – opens at Salisbury hospital

PATIENTS are being admitted to a new ward in a £14 million building at Salisbury District Hospital. The Elizabeth…

Crowds getting ready for the Walk for Wards Picture: Simon Ward, Spencer Mulholland, Donald Capewell

More than 2,000 walkers step up for Salisbury Hospital’s Walk for Wards 2024

WALKERS turned out in force to show their support for Salisbury District Hospital at the Stars Appeal’s Walk for…

Amputee to take on toughest challenge yet for Stars Appeal’s Walk for Wards

AN amputee is taking on a 5k challenge at the Stars Appeal’s Walk for Wards, which he says will…

Five Rivers Health and Wellbeing Centre Picture: Google

Five Rivers to get improved fitness facilities – and health suite to re-open

FIVE Rivers Health and Wellbeing Centre in Salisbury will see a complete replacement of the gym fitness equipment later…

Neal and Els Riley are fundraising for the Stars Appeal after experiencing their own tragic losses

Couple who lost two babies in 12 months fundraising to help others

A COUPLE whose “world fell apart” when they tragically lost two babies in a year are raising money to…

Nominate NHS staff for prestigious award

PATIENTS and staff at Salisbury District Hospital can nominate individuals or teams for a prestigious award. The Salisbury NHS Foundation…

Stars Appeal fundraisers celebrate their achievements with charity representatives during the special event. Picture: Spencer Mulholland

Stars Appeal trekkers who reached lost city raised whopping £83,000

A GROUP of Stars Appeal fundraisers who trekked for miles over five days to reach Colombia’s Lost City…

Cancer patient to take part in 10k Stars Appeal Walk for Wards

A 77-year-old woman who is being treated for cancer has signed up for this year’s Walk for Wards to…

Funding up for grabs for parish councils across Wiltshire to upgrade play areas

PARISH council’s across Wiltshire are being offered the opportunity to upgrade their play area thanks to a £603,000 programme…