Frontline council staff to have weekly testing

Urgent Appeal as NHS Services Reach a Critical Point

Due to a combination of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and seasonal winter pressures, NHS services in Dorset are reaching a critical point with unprecedented and extreme levels of demand.

Communities across Dorset are being asked to keep up the good work in stopping the spread of COVID-19.

More mobile Covid-19 testing sites in Dorset

Two more mobile testing units have been added to the list of mobile coronavirus testing site locations for residents who need COVID-19 tests.

Covid-19 testing sites to become more accessible

Local residents in Weymouth, Poole and Christchurch are set to see increased access to testing with the introduction of walk-in ‘local testing sites’ (LTS).

BCP Council area to move to Tier 4

Following the Secretary of State’s announcement, the BCP Council area will be moving to Tier 4 from Thursday 31 December.

Dorset Council area to move to Tier 3

Following the Secretary of State’s announcement, Dorset Council will be moving to Tier 3 from Thursday 31 December.

Dorset and BCP Councils stay in tier 2

Following the Secretary of State’s announcement, Dorset Council and BCP Council areas will be remaining in Tier 2.

Celebrate safely this Christmas

Be cautious when considering forming Christmas bubbles over the festive season to minimise risks to friends and family.

COVID-19 testing facilities open over Christmas

COVID-19 testing sites will be open every day over Christmas and New Year.

COVID-19 vaccinations for priority groups to be delivered from three more sites in Dorset

COVID-19 vaccinations for priority groups to be delivered from three more sites in Dorset

Dorset and BCP Council to remain in tier two

Today (17 December) the government has announced that the Dorset Council and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council areas will be remaining in tier two.