Health & Wellbeing

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The team at St Ives House 'rode' 200 miles in September

Care home staff, residents and visitors clock 200 miles for charity

VISITORS, residents and staff at a Ringwood care home got in the saddle for the Alzheimer’s Society. A static bike…

Dr Tracey Parker with guests at the Salisbury Stars Appeal fundraiser at Arundells. Pictures: Spencer Mulholland

PICTURES: Salisbury fundraiser brings in £20,000 for Stars Appeal

SALISBURY Hospital’s Stars Appeal was boosted by nearly £20,000 after a fundraiser in the city. Last month’s Late Summer Soirée,…

People can still get urgent care at Salisbury Hospital

Advice for care at Salisbury Hospital amid consultant and junior doctor strike

PEOPLE are being advised to still seek urgent medical treatment at Salisbury Hospital if required as consultants and junior…

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…