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Smokestop training – new dates
To book on to one of the forthcoming Smoking cessation workshops, either book through the Dorset Local Pharmacy Committee website or at the following links: 14 January 2016, Dorford Centre, Dorchester. Book online. 3 March 2016, Wimborne Community Learning and Resource Centre. Book online. Please note you
Why it’s time to rethink HIV
It’s World Aids Day. Our head of sexual health, Joanne Wilson, talks about her experiences of working in the field, why we need to rethink our views about HIV and how online testing is the key to diagnosing and treating people early. By Joanne Wilson As I
Could you inspire people to quit smoking?
For many people, quitting smoking can be a daunting experience. They may have tried many times before or have always wanted to quit or cut down, but haven’t been able to make that change. This is why we, along with our health improvement service LiveWell Dorset, are
E coli infections in Dorset
Since July 2014, there have been several cases of a rare strain of E coli infection across Dorset. The strain, known as E coli VTEC 055, hasn’t been seen in this country before. It has made several children and adults ill as was shown in the recent
Working to keep people safe and warm this winter
Winter can be a tough time for many people, especially if they are old or vulnerable. This is why we’re working with health partners and Dorset Fire and Rescue to help older people stay safe and warm during the coming winter months. A number of organisations nationally,
New law bans smoking in cars carrying children
We know that secondhand smoke is harmful, especially to children. Smoke can do much more damage to children because their lungs are smaller and they are still developing their immune system. Smoking in cars carrying anyone under 18 is now illegal. Both the driver and passenger could
UPDATED: Call out the instigator, because there’s something in the air
In this blog post, senior analyst David Lemon talks about the dangers posed by air pollution and how more research will help find ways to monitor and reduce it. It has been updated with a video of David Lemon talking about pollution and the risks it poses
Dorset health leaders vow to do more to tackle heart disease
A report has called on organisations and communities in Dorset to rise to the challenge of tackling heart disease and strokes. Although there have been improvements in cardiovascular disease, which includes heart disease and strokes, in Dorset over many years, current data shows the improvements are starting
Hundreds supported to provide mental health first aid in Dorset
One success story recently has been the mental health first aid training we have provided for council staff in partnership with Mental Health First Aid England. We decided to put on the training after being inspired by the ‘find Mike’ story, knowing that providing people with the
Procurement opens for organisations to provide community health services
Is your organisation interested in providing health improvement services in local communities? Public Health Dorset will be commissioning a wide range of services that will available for people to access in community settings from September 2015 onwards.