Have you spent time in a community hospital bed in the past year, like Wimborne or Blandford Hospitals? What was that was like for you and/or your family/friends? What worked well and what could be improved?
News and views
Supporting Wellbeing Improving the Community’s Health (SWITCH)
Our Engagement Officer Lucy Cribb met with Jayne Walton who manages Community Switch, which is a programme of…
Blog
Engaging with the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Community
Our Engagement Officer Lucy Cribb met with members of a local Gypsy, Roma and Traveller community in the…
Blog
"I don't like waiting on the phone to make an appointment, you can be waiting for an hour, so I go in and they are always helpful.”
Latest reports and publication
Local pharmacies: People's experiences of using services in Dorset
We have been hearing from over 900 local residents about their…
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Boscombe Voices: Shaping better health and social care in Dorset's local communities
Our report presents insights into the experiences of residents that…
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Advice and information
Someone I love has died - where can I find support?
Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.
What support can I get as a carer?
Many people who provide unpaid care are unaware of their rights. If you're an unpaid carer, find out more about the help and support you are…
NHS 111: Booking your A&E appointment
Learn what NHS 111 is and how you can use the service to book an A&E appointment.
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