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Winter can be hazardous to health, especially for the young, elderly and vulnerable. But there are steps you can take to stay well this winter.   By Paul Compton Cold weather can be harmful, especially for people who are 65 or older. The lower temperature can mean

COVID-19 Health Protection Board to monitor and respond to any rise in cases in Dorset

A new COVID Health Protection Board will monitor for and respond to any potential coronavirus outbreaks in Dorset.

Winter can be hazardous to health, especially for the young, elderly and vulnerable. But there are steps you can take to stay well this winter.   By Paul Compton Cold weather can be harmful, especially for people who are 65 or older. The lower temperature can mean

Communities and visitors urged to enjoy summer holidays in Dorset safely

Members of the Dorset Local Resilience Forum are encouraging communities and visitors to enjoy the summer holidays safely in Dorset.

Winter can be hazardous to health, especially for the young, elderly and vulnerable. But there are steps you can take to stay well this winter.   By Paul Compton Cold weather can be harmful, especially for people who are 65 or older. The lower temperature can mean

More powers given to local councils to tackle COVID-19

The Prime Minister has announced powers being given to local authorities in the event of a COVID-19 outbreak.


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Winter can be hazardous to health, especially for the young, elderly and vulnerable. But there are steps you can take to stay well this winter.   By Paul Compton Cold weather can be harmful, especially for people who are 65 or older. The lower temperature can mean

Reasons to be sober

Davina Nuttycombe form Dorset is part of a worldwide network of people encouraging each other to stay sober called Soberistas. Read what positive changes have happened for Davina.

Winter can be hazardous to health, especially for the young, elderly and vulnerable. But there are steps you can take to stay well this winter.   By Paul Compton Cold weather can be harmful, especially for people who are 65 or older. The lower temperature can mean

T'is the season for flu

Flu is much worse than a cold especially if you have a long term health condition such as asthma. Get your free flu jab.

Winter can be hazardous to health, especially for the young, elderly and vulnerable. But there are steps you can take to stay well this winter.   By Paul Compton Cold weather can be harmful, especially for people who are 65 or older. The lower temperature can mean

Young people and alcohol

The last of our Alcohol Awareness Week blogs. This blog looks at the exposure of alcohol to young people.

Winter can be hazardous to health, especially for the young, elderly and vulnerable. But there are steps you can take to stay well this winter.   By Paul Compton Cold weather can be harmful, especially for people who are 65 or older. The lower temperature can mean

Here comes the weekend

This blog discusses people's relationships with alcohol on a night out.

Winter can be hazardous to health, especially for the young, elderly and vulnerable. But there are steps you can take to stay well this winter.   By Paul Compton Cold weather can be harmful, especially for people who are 65 or older. The lower temperature can mean

Alcohol in the home

A blog about people drinking more alcohol at home

Winter can be hazardous to health, especially for the young, elderly and vulnerable. But there are steps you can take to stay well this winter.   By Paul Compton Cold weather can be harmful, especially for people who are 65 or older. The lower temperature can mean

What about not drinking at all?

A blog about staying sober

Winter can be hazardous to health, especially for the young, elderly and vulnerable. But there are steps you can take to stay well this winter.   By Paul Compton Cold weather can be harmful, especially for people who are 65 or older. The lower temperature can mean

What's your relationship like with alcohol?

A blog about everyone has a different relationship with alcohol

Winter can be hazardous to health, especially for the young, elderly and vulnerable. But there are steps you can take to stay well this winter.   By Paul Compton Cold weather can be harmful, especially for people who are 65 or older. The lower temperature can mean

Why talk about alcohol?

This blog introduces Alcohol Awareness Week 2019


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