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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: Adult social care, Diamond Jubilee, Queen, Sherborne

A Royal welcome for the Queen in Sherborne

Posted on 02 May 2012 by Dorset County Council

Thousands of people lined the streets to welcome the Queen and Duke Of Edinburgh to Sherborne yesterday (1 May).

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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: Adult social care, Healthy lifestyle, Services

SAILing throughout Dorset

Posted on 21 February 2012 by Dorset County Council

Safe and Independent Living (SAIL) assessments are being undertaken through a road show travelling throughout the area during February and March.

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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, Cabinet, Day Services

Councillors agree a review of day services in Dorset

Posted on 15 December 2011 by Dorset County Council

County councillors have agreed to review day services across Dorset on a case- by-case basis.

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Tags: Adult social care, Council Services, Day Services

Councillors to consider proposals for the future of Dorset’s day services

Posted on 08 December 2011 by Dorset County Council

Several options for the future of Dorset’s day services will go before the county council’s Cabinet on 14 December.

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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: Adult social care, Day Services

The council agrees to extend public meetings on future of day services

Posted on 19 September 2011 by Dorset County Council

People in Bridport, Wareham and Shaftesbury will now have an early opportunity to discuss ideas for the future of day services in Dorset.

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Tags: 2012 Olympics, Adult social care

Celebrating International Paralympic Day

Posted on 14 September 2011 by Dorset County Council

Disabled adults from the Weymouth Ridgeway Centre took part in a celebration to mark the International Paralympic Day on 8 September.

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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

Tajikistan Government officials visit Dorset

Posted on 26 July 2011 by Dorset County Council

A group of senior Government officials from the former Soviet state of Tajikistan have visited Dorset to gain an insight into international good practice in delivering social services. Continue Reading

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Tags: Adult social care, Committees, Funding, Libraries

Dorset County Council Cabinet notes 6 July

Posted on 13 July 2011 by Dorset County Council

These are for general circulation. They do not seek to reflect every item discussed, but to provide a summary on key issues and decisions. They are not intended, nor should they be seen as, official minutes.

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