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![Are you informed about Hep C?](https://www.publichealthdorset.org.uk/documents/45525/488473/Finger+prick+blood+test.png/89bc8cfa-31ec-5d50-02fd-8f2f1f9a6b56?version=1.0&t=1720701476654)
Could you have Hep C? Lots of people have hepatitis C without knowing it. Hepatitis C (Hep C) is an unusual blood-borne disease which is transmitted through blood-to-blood contact.
![Nathan's stop smoking story](https://www.publichealthdorset.org.uk/documents/45525/120700/chaos-soccer-gear-Cjfl8r_eYxY-unsplash+cropped.jpg/8be44881-d7cf-c124-ca67-7af9641c7fd7?version=1.0&t=1710939006073)
When Nathan made a swap to vaping after over 40 years of smoking, his health improved, and he saved money. Now he has quit vaping too and is hopeful of being nicotine-free this year.
![How not to be a hedgehog and shine brighter this winter.](https://www.publichealthdorset.org.uk/documents/45525/488473/5+Do+things+for+you.jpg/435bcc1c-2c5b-6df4-aafb-410a67e89b02?version=1.0&t=1702557365380)
A three-minute read blog on things you can do for you, such as building a wellbeing plan with our 5 ways to boost your mood this winter season.
![Making self-care a priority](https://www.publichealthdorset.org.uk/documents/45525/120700/self+care.jpg/4909118c-f469-33a9-a63e-e8ebaa0ab966?version=1.0&t=1698674359298)
We can all look after our own and our family’s health and wellbeing by making self-care a priority and following the basics to live a healthier and happier life. Self-care means taking...