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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

You’re invited for an NHS Health Check

Residents of Dorset, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are being invited to attend their NHS Health Check this autumn.

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

There's a new way to look after your mental health

Every Mind Matters is a new digital tool from Public Health England and the NHS which helps you find ways to look after your mental health and wellbeing, and deal with problems like stress, worry, anxiety, low mood and lack of sleep.

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

#JoinMe gets Dorset residents active

We partnered with Active Dorset and LiveWell Dorset to launch #JoinMe, a campaign encouraging people in Dorset to enjoy the fun side of getting active, with one lucky person winning a Fitbit to help them continue their active lifestyle.

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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

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

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

Blog: Ideal Health Exhibition

By Laura Everett-Coles I visited the Ideal Health Exhibition event in Sturminster Newton this weekend.

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

Have your say on sexual health services in Dorset

Public Health Dorset and NHS England are seeking your views on how you would like sexual health services to be run in Dorset. View PDF

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

SOIF2019 — Days 4 and 5

Some of the things that resonated with me on Days 4 and 5 of the 5 day SOIF Workshop.

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

SOIF2019 — Days 2 and 3

Some of the things that resonated with me on Days 2 and 3 of the 5 day SOIF Workshop.

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