Health & Wellbeing

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Free wellbeing walks on offer during Silver Salisbury Festival Fortnight

THE weekend signalled the start of Silver Salisbury Festival Fortnight. To mark the occasion, the Ramblers Wellbeing Walkers are extending…

Ambulance service chief executive to leave organisation

THE chief executive of the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is leaving the organisation. Will Warrender CBE,…

Verwood Dental Care, in Ringwood Road, is ending NHS treatment from December 1. Picture: Google

Patients told Verwood dentist is to ‘step away’ from NHS care

A VERWOOD dentist is ceasing the treatment of NHS patients from December 1. The announcement has come in a letter…

Dr Anderson, left, receiving his award

Salisbury children’s doctor wins patient award for going ‘above and beyond’

A CHILDREN’S doctor has been recognised for his efforts in treating young people – after being chosen by the…

Walkers raised money for the Salisbury Hospice Charity

Walkers put best feet forward for Salisbury Hospice Charity fundraiser

WALKERS put their best feet forward for a charity fundraiser in Salisbury. Supporters of the Salisbury Hospice Charity gathered for…

Amesbury Sports Centre will be offering the free health checks. Picture: Google

Get a free health check – and seven-day pass – at Wiltshire leisure centres

LEISURE centres in Salisbury and Amesbury will be offering free health MOTs to visitors this month. Between September 18 and…

Latest NHS strike adds to ‘thousands of appointments’ postponed

NHS services in the South West are facing ‘significant disruption’ due to strikes, staff holidays and sickness, and warm…

A limited service is on offer at Salisbury hospital during the strike

‘Bank holiday-level’ service at Salisbury Hospital during strike

SALISBURY hospital is operating a ‘bank holiday-level’ service in the next four days during the latest doctors’ strike. Junior doctors…

Ambulance service in Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire hit by cyber attack

THE ambulance service serving Wiltshire, Somerset and Dorset has been hit by a cyber attack. The South Western Ambulance Service…

Dorset HealthCare staff hand over the £20,000 donation to Julia's House

NHS workers’ wage donations raise £20,000 for Julia’s House

NHS workers have raised more than £20,000 for a Dorset and Wiltshire charity that helps poorly young people and…