Health & Fitness

Tilly Kent and Fernanda Fernandes

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Pair of care workers hailed as 'two shining lights' scoop national award

Craig Stokes after his weight loss

Craig Stokes after his weight loss

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Man sheds almost half his body weight after 'most embarrassing moment of his life'

Hospital sink stock photo.

Hospital sink stock photo.

Doctor who urinated in hospital sink struck off medical register

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Woman who has battled cancer launches clothing brand for charity

Chris and Wanda Marriot’s 50th wedding anniversary

Chris and Wanda Marriot’s 50th wedding anniversary

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'Beautiful day of celebrations' for care home resident's golden anniversary

Squash and corn were among the super foods able to help you live past the age of 90

Squash and corn were among the super foods able to help you live past the age of 90

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These are the 3 foods that 'will increase your chances of living past 90'

Vitamin D regulates the amount of calcium and phosphate in the body and helps keep our bones, teeth and muscles healthy.

Vitamin D regulates the amount of calcium and phosphate in the body and helps keep our bones, teeth and muscles healthy.

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What foods and drinks are good sources of Vitamin D? Health experts explain

Bournemouth Hospital receives 250 cycling locks through Secure Communities Scheme

Bournemouth Hospital receives 250 cycling locks through Secure Communities Scheme

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Hospitals across BCP postpone cancer treatments amid staffing shortages

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More than 60 drug deaths recorded across conurbation as charity speaks out

People with scabies are being warned by health experts to

People with scabies are being warned by health experts to

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Scabies cases on the rise - the symptoms to watch for, how it spreads and more

Police at Gainsborough Care Home in Swanage

Police at Gainsborough Care Home in Swanage

Swanage care home deaths

Care home where three residents died previously told to improve safety

More than a dozen children in the BCP area are waiting for adoption placement

More than a dozen children in the BCP area are waiting for adoption placement

More than a dozen children in BCP area waiting for adoption placement

Ellis, Lewis and Arlo

Ellis, Lewis and Arlo

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Family launch fundraiser for son facing cerebral palsy and medical challenges

'I would have happily swapped my life for theirs at that moment'

Aerial acrobatics

Aerial acrobatics

New aerial circus school opens in purpose built studio

Professor Lesley Haig

Professor Lesley Haig

University launches new diagnostic imaging centre

The sponsored walk

The sponsored walk

Care home residents clock up 23 miles in laps of the garden

Vaccine stock image

Vaccine stock image

Nearly 250,000 vaccinations delivered in Dorset this autumn

Christchurch Medical Practice announced plans to close two of its practices in 2023.

Christchurch Medical Practice announced plans to close two of its practices in 2023.

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BCP Council refuse plans for vets to move into former doctors surgery

Avon Beach Saltwater Sauna

Avon Beach Saltwater Sauna

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PHOTOS: Inside the new beach saunas

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Town to host free defibrillator training

Dr Forbes Watson

Dr Forbes Watson

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Extra GP appointments being delivered by NHS Dorset

Matthew Low has worked with University Hospitals Dorset for six years and was the recipient of the prestigious award.

Matthew Low has worked with University Hospitals Dorset for six years and was the recipient of the prestigious award.

'Receiving this accolade would not have been possible without my colleagues'

Royal Bournemouth Hospital Image:

Royal Bournemouth Hospital Image:

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'Very angry hospital has gone cashless'

The list of essential repairs waiting to be done on NHS buildings across the UK is increasing, while costs to carry out the works are continuing to rise.

The list of essential repairs waiting to be done on NHS buildings across the UK is increasing, while costs to carry out the works are continuing to rise.

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NHS buildings 'falling apart' putting patients and staff at risk amid £14b backlog

Banks' Medical Centre in Winton

Banks' Medical Centre in Winton

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Planning application submitted to turn existing surgery into a dentist headquarters

Royal Bournemouth Hospital bikes

Royal Bournemouth Hospital bikes

Bikes abandoned at hospital are recycled for community project

The Archbishop of Canterbury has warned of a “slippery slope” ahead of an assisted dying bill being officially introduced to Parliament.

The Archbishop of Canterbury has warned of a “slippery slope” ahead of an assisted dying bill being officially introduced to Parliament.

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What is the Assisted Dying bill as it is introduced in the House of Commons

Covid XEC accounted for 9.35% of reported Covid cases sampled by the UK Health Security Agency between September 2 and 15.

Covid XEC accounted for 9.35% of reported Covid cases sampled by the UK Health Security Agency between September 2 and 15.

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Covid XEC cases on the rise - what is known about the new variant so far

Sam with partner Billie and children Marley and Mabel.

Sam with partner Billie and children Marley and Mabel.

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Fundraiser created after self-employed dad suffers brain bleed while at work

Chance to learn lifesaving CPR with the ambulance service

Chance to learn lifesaving CPR with the ambulance service

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Chance to learn lifesaving CPR with the ambulance service

The XEC strain was first detected in Germany in August

The XEC strain was first detected in Germany in August

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NHS issues urgent self-isolation guidance amid surge in Covid cases

Key speakers at Luxury Care's dementia support event

Key speakers at Luxury Care's dementia support event

Harry Redknapp hosts educational event on dementia care

Talbot Village Trust has generously donated £11,501 towards a BEMO 636 Theratrainer.

Talbot Village Trust has generously donated £11,501 towards a BEMO 636 Theratrainer.

New essential equipment installed for critically ill patients at UHD

What is Long Covid and what symptoms should you be aware of

What is Long Covid and what symptoms should you be aware of

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What is Long Covid and what symptoms should you look out for

Poole Hospital Image: Newsquest

Poole Hospital Image: Newsquest

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'Thank you to Poole Hospital staff'

Queen's Park gym is offerign a free trial weekend

Queen's Park gym is offerign a free trial weekend

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Gym to offer free trial weekend this month

Christmas lights in Christchurch

Christmas lights in Christchurch

Town's Christmas event set to raise funds for new hospital building

Doctor William Holdich, one of the first staff at University Hospitals Dorset to be vaccinated against Covid-19, receiving the jab from Doctor Alyson O’Donnell, UHD chief medical officer, on Wednesday, December 30

Doctor William Holdich, one of the first staff at University Hospitals Dorset to be vaccinated against Covid-19, receiving the jab from Doctor Alyson O’Donnell, UHD chief medical officer, on Wednesday, December 30

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Drop-in sessions for Covid vaccinations to be held

Royal Bournemouth Hospital Image:

Royal Bournemouth Hospital Image:

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'Thank you to our hospital staff'

The Lindsay Bupa Care Home fashion show

The Lindsay Bupa Care Home fashion show

Care home residents celebrate London Fashion Week in style

The affected soup is being recalled by M&S, with the Food Standards Agency (FSA) issuing a “do not eat” warning

The affected soup is being recalled by M&S, with the Food Standards Agency (FSA) issuing a “do not eat” warning

Marks and Spencer

M&S apologises to customers as 'unsafe to eat' product recalled due to metal

There has been more than 18,000 death from the flu and 19,500 from Covid over the last two winters, according to the NHS.

There has been more than 18,000 death from the flu and 19,500 from Covid over the last two winters, according to the NHS.

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What is the 'tripledemic'? All you need to know as 3 'nasty' viruses circulate UK

The flu has been the cause of at least 18,000 deaths in the last two years.

The flu has been the cause of at least 18,000 deaths in the last two years.

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NHS warns of 'tripledemic' this winter as 'threat of viruses is all too real'

Around one in 10 adults smoke in BCP, figures suggest

Around one in 10 adults smoke in BCP, figures suggest

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Around one in 10 adults smoke in BCP, figures suggest

Inside Herb House Spa at Lime Wood Hotel

Inside Herb House Spa at Lime Wood Hotel

Inside the New Forest hotel haven named Spa of the Year 2024

Help for Heroes choir

Help for Heroes choir

Singing the Blues

New acoustic monitoring systems will help alert carers to patients needs digitally

New acoustic monitoring systems will help alert carers to patients needs digitally

Care homes offered up to £10k to introduce acoustic monitoring systems

Pete Allum, 49, will run the Bournemouth Half Marathon to help fund research into Motor Neurone Disease

Pete Allum, 49, will run the Bournemouth Half Marathon to help fund research into Motor Neurone Disease

Firefighter to run half marathon in full kit to stop a 'hideous' disease

CGI of the endoscopy facility at Poole Hospital

CGI of the endoscopy facility at Poole Hospital

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Major endoscopy centre construction to begin at hospital

Mark Cribb has shared that he has been diagnosed non-Hodgkin follicular lymphoma

Mark Cribb has shared that he has been diagnosed non-Hodgkin follicular lymphoma

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Bournemouth restaurant owner diagnosed with cancer

Trial funded by Cancer Research UK gives man more time with his family

Plans for a new clinic in Ferndown (PA)

Plans for a new clinic in Ferndown (PA)

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Plans for new high street practitioner's clinic for empty unit

Maddie's Miracle Breastfeeding Community Group

Maddie's Miracle Breastfeeding Community Group

Bournemouth breastfeeding support group celebrates anniversary

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