Health & Wellbeing

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The threat to vulnerable people from Covid-19 can be mitigated by having a spring booster, the Council says

Vulnerable people encouraged to spring into action and get boosted

Wiltshire Council is encouraging eligible people across the county to take up the offer of getting a COVID-19 booster…

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First multi-use wellness studios open in the heart of Salisbury

Salisbury’s first multi-use studio was officially opened on Saturday 29th April. Rafiki Studios will be the only multi-use double studio…

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Surgery meeting hears of two-week target for GP appointments

A SURGERY AGM heard how GPs are aiming to see patients for appointments ‘within two weeks’. The recent Friends of…

Masks are no longer mandatory at Salisbury District Hospital

Masks no longer required at Salisbury hospital as Covid cases fall

VISITORS to Salisbury District Hospital no longer have to wear facemasks. Effective from today (Thursday, May 4), rules have been…

New data from The British Chiropractic Association (BCA) shows the impact NHS waiting lists are having on patients with musculoskeletal issues (MSK)

Chiropractors to the rescue as waiting lists put Brits off seeing GP

New data from The British Chiropractic Association (BCA) shows the impact NHS waiting lists are having on patients with…

FearLess will offer new support services Credit: Tiago Bandeira/Unsplash

FearLess recommissioned to provide vital domestic abuse support

Wiltshire Council and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner have jointly recommissioned FearLess to provide domestic abuse…

Hayley Howell with her son Fletcher at Salisbury Hospital's Neonatal Unit. Picture: STARS Appeal

Amesbury mum taking on charity walk after care for baby born 11 weeks early

A MUM whose baby spent over two months at Salisbury Hospital’s Neonatal Unit is taking on a walking challenge…

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Free counselling for adults affected by cancer in Salisbury

Cancer counselling charity We Hear You (WHY) is launching a new one-to-one counselling service in Salisbury. The service is open…

The service provides early mental health and well-being support

Contact detail changes for young people’s mental health services

The number for Children and young people who want support with mental health issues changed on 1 April. The new…

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Charity says there is still time to register for the Breast Walk Ever

If you are looking to do more to help others or if you feel like a fresh challenge? There is…