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Rethink Drink this Alcohol Awareness Week
Press release about Alcohol Awareness Week 11 - 17 November
#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.
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.
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. View PDF
#JoinMe and get moving more in Dorset
Public Health Dorset and Active Dorset are launching a new campaign called #JoinMe to encourage people to join others in moving more. View PDF
More orienteering courses in Weymouth
Residents are invited to the launch of the second instalment of orienteering courses in Weymouth. View PDF
People keeping active after Beat the Street
Residents of Weymouth and Portland are still making healthy lifestyle changes a Beat the Street report has revealed. View PDF
People making long term healthy choices since Beat the Street
Residents of Poole and Purbeck are still making healthy lifestyle changes a Beat the Street report has revealed. View PDF
2,338 people join Dorset’s healthy living challenge.
2,338 people have taken steps to live well through Take Twelve, a campaign from LiveWell Dorset. View PDF
Public health nursing contract awarded to Dorset HealthCare
Public Health Dorset has commissioned Dorset HealthCare to provide the Public Health Nursing service for children and young people aged 0-19 years across Dorset, which includes school nurses and health visitors.
Healthy Homes Dorset keeps 1,500 homes warm
1,500 Dorset residents have received help to keep their homes warm through a scheme funded by Public Health Dorset in partnership with Dorset Council. View PDF
Get outside this May
Public Health Dorset along with partners are encouraging people across Dorset, Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch to get outside in May as part of Naturally Healthy Month. View PDF