Health & Fitness

Jonathon Carr-Brown

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Dentist's check-up leads to early cancer diagnosis: MP calls for dentistry reform

Eagles Care Home staff

Eagles Care Home staff

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Care home improves CQC rating after requiring improvements

Optician can now see clearly after decades of poor eyesight

Yellow warning issued ahead of plunging temperatures

Yellow warning issued ahead of plunging temperatures

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Yellow warning issued ahead of plunging temperatures

A fifth of Dorset youngsters are obese

A fifth of Dorset youngsters are obese

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A fifth of Dorset youngsters are obese

One of the first patient participants for the trial, Dennis, with senior research nurse, Debbie Branney

One of the first patient participants for the trial, Dennis, with senior research nurse, Debbie Branney

Residents invited to take part in UK's first norovirus vaccine trial

(From left to right) Jo Saunders, Marketing and Communications Manager at the DCCF, Heatherlands Primary School art ambassador Franklin, Year 3 competition winner Alex, Year 5 winner Grace, Year 1 winner Charlie and Sammy Bumford, DCCF Ambassador

(From left to right) Jo Saunders, Marketing and Communications Manager at the DCCF, Heatherlands Primary School art ambassador Franklin, Year 3 competition winner Alex, Year 5 winner Grace, Year 1 winner Charlie and Sammy Bumford, DCCF Ambassador

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Artistic pupils spread joy to families facing cancer this Christmas

Residents Carol Brown and Ben Crofton with Canford Chase companionship team Leader Vicky Day and food bank project manager Ian Stoney

Residents Carol Brown and Ben Crofton with Canford Chase companionship team Leader Vicky Day and food bank project manager Ian Stoney

'A humbling experience': Care home residents volunteer at food bank

Rockwater Branksome

Rockwater Branksome

Rockwater Branksome announces winter wellness programme

Ad van to take to streets as part of awareness campaign

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'Smoking is a trend in Bournemouth - it's not good for our health'

Pro Fusion Therapy in Ringwood

Pro Fusion Therapy in Ringwood

Award winning physical therapy business to open clinic in town

Avon Beach Saltwater Sauna

Avon Beach Saltwater Sauna

REVIEW: The new 'Saltwater Sauna' at Avon Beach

Fundraiser for children's classroom at hospital will have 'lasting impact on lives'

Fundraiser for children's classroom at hospital will have 'lasting impact on lives'

Fundraiser for children's classroom at hospital will have 'lasting impact on lives'

A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency issued a “do not eat” warning to customers who have already purchased the dips

A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency issued a “do not eat” warning to customers who have already purchased the dips

'Do not eat': Dips recalled as they may contain 'animal matter' sparking health fears

More men in Dorset were diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2022, new figures show

More men in Dorset were diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2022, new figures show

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More men diagnosed with prostate cancer in Dorset

Royal Bournemouth Hospital has begun constructing the ‘Coast Building’, a new project that will expand patient capacity and elevate the trust’s services.

Royal Bournemouth Hospital has begun constructing the ‘Coast Building’, a new project that will expand patient capacity and elevate the trust’s services.

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Construction work begins on new £90 million hospital project

Pharmacies will be forced to pay an extra £12,000 a year in new budget-related costs

Pharmacies will be forced to pay an extra £12,000 a year in new budget-related costs

GMB reports hundreds of pharmacies in England at risk of closing by end of 2024

Wayne and Connor Savage

Wayne and Connor Savage

Father furious after son’s university room riddled with mould and 'covered in fur'

The rash, which can develop as part of the virus, changes and goes through different stages

The rash, which can develop as part of the virus, changes and goes through different stages

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What is Mpox? The viral infection that can cause severe complications and death

Mayor Councillor Terry Cordery greeted by 98-year-old war veteran resident Adrian Nadler

Mayor Councillor Terry Cordery greeted by 98-year-old war veteran resident Adrian Nadler

Mayor pays visit to care home celebrating anniversary

Ambulance service seek new Governors with nominations now open

Ambulance service seek new Governors with nominations now open

Ambulance service seek new Governors with nominations now open

Tilly Kent and Fernanda Fernandes

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