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Beyond the Bottle: A digital lifeline, trauma, stigma, and the…
Our Engagement Officer, Lucy, caught up again with Graeme White, Head of Addiction Services at University…
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Women's Health Survey launches across Mid Dorset
Women living in Mid Dorset are invited to share their experiences and priorities for local healthcare as a…
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Latest reports and publication
NHS patients in Dorset: The impact of poor communication and fragmented care
Good communication is essential to good healthcare, yet it remains…
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Speaking up for better care: Annual Report 2025/26
Healthwatch Dorset Annual Report 2025/26: A review of our work over…
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Advice and information
How can your pharmacy help you?
Did you know that pharmacies provide advice and information on minor illnesses and ailments? Find out how they can help you.
Staying informed while you wait for care
The wait for planned medical care or surgery can be frustrating. That’s why you must get regular and accessible updates while you wait.
Looking after your mental health all year round
One in four people in the UK have a mental health condition. With everything going on in our daily lives, awareness of our mental health and how to…
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