Health & Wellbeing

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Dr Helen and Dr Lexi Picture: Dr Helen

New private GP – offering weight loss injections – opens in Ringwood

A NEW private GP offering specialist medical services such as weight loss injections has opened in Ringwood. The Dr Helen…

500 walkers joined in with the event Picture: Jon Bolton/JLawrence Photography

£105,000 raised for Naomi House & Jacksplace at Clarendon Way Walk

A CHARITY challenge which saw 500 people walk the distance between Salisbury Cathedral and Winchester Cathedral has been hailed…

Beavers being presented with their badges Picture: Wilton Place Care Home

Generations connect as care home residents enjoy fun and games with Beavers

BEAVERS from the 1st Wilton Scout Group enjoyed an evening of fun and games with residents at Wilton Place…

Caroline (left) with Clare in the New Inn garden during their leaving party Picture: South and East Wiltshire Read Easy

Pair who launched charity that helps adults to read across Salisbury area to step down

TWO pioneers who launched a literary charity that helps adults to read across the Salisbury area are now moving…

Parents and children roll up their sleeves – and dough – for healthy-eating workshop

PARENTS and children rolled up their sleeves – and dough – during a special healthy eating workshop. Minster Church of…

Olivia Colman and is calling for people to support this year's Walk for Wards Picture: Stars Appeal

Olivia Colman and Rory Bremner rally support for Stars Appeal’s Walk for Wards

OSCAR-winning actress Olivia Colman is helping to spread the word about the Stars Appeal’s upcoming Walk for Wards. The actress,…

Speech therapist Lizzie Goodyear being presented with the Patient Experience Award by Stephen Oxley, Stars Appeal fundraising chairman at the 2024 Staff Awards ceremony Picture: Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust

How YOU can nominate Salisbury Hospital staff for an award

THE Salisbury community are being given the chance to nominate any stars at Salisbury Hospital for a special award. The…

Veterans across Salisbury invited to Brew ‘n Banter weekly café

A VETERANS’ Brew ‘n Banter event offers a break from social isolation each week. Based in the Riverside Retreat at…

Picture: Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust

Salisbury NHS Trust’s commitment to protect staff from abuse

THE Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust has sent a “clear message” that staff safety is of the utmost importance. The trust…

Cllr Laura Jones presenting volunteers with a small token for their efforts Picture: Milford House

Salisbury care home celebrates “wonderful” volunteers

THE hard work of volunteers at a Salisbury care home was highlighted at a special lunch last week. Staff and…