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Cabinet agrees proposals to reshape Dorset’s Day Services

Posted on 03 May 2012 by Dorset County Council

Plans to modernise and develop Dorset’s day services are one step closer following yesterday’s (Wednesday 2 May) county council’s Cabinet meeting.

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Tags: Health, Hospital, nhs

Community hospital services set for reorganisation

Posted on 13 April 2012 by Dorset County Council

Proposed changes to services provided by community hospitals in the west of Dorset have been backed by councillors. Continue Reading

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Tags: Adult social care

Can you design a logo?

Posted on 28 February 2012 by Dorset County Council

Talented artists and budding graphic designers are being called to unleash their talent in a new logo competition.

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Tags: Military, Pensions Committee, Veterans

Support for Armed Forces and Veterans

Posted on 17 February 2012 by North Dorset District Council

The Veterans Advisory and Pensions Committee currently has vacancies for volunteer Chairmen and members. Continue Reading

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Tags: Adult social care, Care Homes, National Award

Hayes Home rewarded for gold standard end of life care

Posted on 15 February 2012 by Dorset County Council

Staff from The Hayes Residential Home in Sherborne are celebrating after receiving a national award recognising their Gold Standard end of life care.

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Tags: Adult social care, Consultation, Healthy lifestyle

New Health Community strategy unveiled

Posted on 09 February 2012 by Dorset County Council

Dorset residents are being asked for their opinions on a new strategy that outlines plans for health and social care services across Dorset.

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Tags: Adult social care, Learning Disability, Mental health, Older people

Adult social care gets thumbs up from its users

Posted on 06 January 2012 by Dorset County Council

The Government’s Department of Health has revealed Dorset’s residents have given social services the thumbs up when it comes to adult care.

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Tags: Adult social care, Healthy lifestyle, Winter weather

Emergency heating help for vulnerable people this winter

Posted on 07 December 2011 by Dorset County Council

Vulnerable members of the Dorset population will be helped to heat their homes thanks to a new ‘Surviving the Winter – Heater Loan Project’. Continue Reading

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Tags: Adult social care, Carers, Dorset

Spotlight on carers in Dorset

Posted on 02 December 2011 by Dorset County Council

The Standing Commission on Carers recently spent three days in Dorset on a mission to gain an insight into good practice and what carers think of services available.

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Tags: Adult social care, Healthy lifestyle, Mental health

Conference puts spotlight on mental health issues in Dorset

Posted on 01 November 2011 by Dorset County Council

A recent conference to highlight mental health issues in Dorset was hailed a success.

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Tags: Adult social care, Blandford

Care home in Blandford celebrates ‘topping-out’ milestone

Posted on 21 October 2011 by Dorset County Council

A brand new high dependency care home in Blandford is one step closer to reality.

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Tags: Residential Care Services, Swanage

Swanage set to benefit from substantial investment in residential care services

Posted on 27 September 2011 by Dorset County Council

Plans for a total refurbishment of the former James Day Residential home in Swanage have been unveiled.

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Tags: Adult social care, Dorset County Council, Healthy lifestyle

Eat Well – Stay Healthy

Posted on 13 September 2011 by Dorset County Council

As the Hairy Bikers turn their attention to promote healthy eating for older people, Dorset County Council has been working to provide more opportunities for access to food and nutrition for older people across the county.

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Tags: Adult social care, Christchurch, Healthy lifestyle

High praise for allotment project in Christchurch

Posted on 31 August 2011 by Dorset County Council

A community garden helping to boost the confidence of people with learning disabilities, known as ‘the Juniper Garden Crew’, has earned high praise from Christchurch Borough Council.

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Tags: Adult social care, Consultation

Consultation begins on the future of Day Services in Dorset

Posted on 23 August 2011 by Dorset County Council

A three-month consultation on future options for Dorset’s day services is now underway.

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Tags: Adult social care

Phoenix garden unveiled

Posted on 04 April 2011 by Dorset County Council

Crossroads Day Centre in Westham, Weymouth, has a newly renovated garden for all to enjoy, thanks to the hard work of local volunteers.

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Tags: Mental health

Have your say on mental health services provided by Dorset County Council and the NHS

Posted on 16 July 2010 by Dorset County Council

Independent inspectors from the Care Quality Commission would like to speak to local people about their experience of mental health services in Dorset. Continue Reading

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Tags: Older people, Safety

Could you benefit from some advice on home safety and falls prevention?

Posted on 07 June 2010 by Dorset County Council

A series of Home Safety and Falls Prevention Events will be taking place across the county this month and in July and September to raise awareness of the risks of falling and the measures that can be taken to prevent them.

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Dorset County Council supports Carers Week 2010

Posted on 02 June 2010 by Dorset County Council

Dorset County Council is supporting this year’s Carers Week (14-20 June) by hosting a couple of drop in events. Continue Reading

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