Health & Wellbeing

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Dr Laura Edwards

Strep A fears prompt surge in GP appointments, health group says

GPs across the south of England have been inundated with worried parents following the increase in cases of Strep…

Take care of your mental health over the winter

Taking care of our mental health over the festive season

Wiltshire Mind offers advice for looking after our mental health at this time of year. Christmas can feel like a…

Haine & Smith staff took part in dementia awareness training with OSJCT (L to R) Zoie Izatt, Sophie Patel, Emma Lee, Ben Lack, and Janet Hartwell

Care home and eyecare specialists take a closer look at dementia

Not-for-profit care provider The Orders of St John Care Trust (OSJCT) and eye care specialists Haine & Smith have…

SAD

Why seasonal affective disorder: is more than just the ‘winter blues’

At this time of year, you might hear people talking about seasonal affective disorder, or SAD for short. More…

Mindfullness

Harnessing your breath can help you manage fight or flight response

Words and photo by Claire Sankey. THE stress response (‘fight or flight’) is how our body prepares us for danger….

If you are worried about a child’s mental health, support is available Credit: Katie Gerrard/Unsplash

Local charity awarded grant to provide counselling to young people

DO you know a young person who needs help with their mental health? The Wiltshire Council Salisbury Area Board has…

Cllr Rogers running for Movember

Running for Movember, mental health and to raise awareness

Words by Cllr Rich Rogers, Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley Division. AS I have grown older, I have started to…

Ian will bring a great deal of experience to the foundation

New chair will join Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust in February

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust has announced the appointment of Ian Green as its new Trust Chair. Ian’s appointment was approved…

Philippa receiving her reward on the night

Amesbury chiropractor crowned as the best in the business at awards

Amesbury-based chiropractor Philippa Oakley has been named Chiropractor of the Year, the most prestigious award presented by the British…

Sign denoting protected area for wild orchids.

Hospital scoops biodiversity award for transforming green spaces

Salisbury District Hospital has announced that it has won this year’s national NHS Forest award for successful ways to…