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Campaign launched to inspire people to put smoking behind them
If you’re a smoker, quitting is the single most important thing you can do to improve your health. We know it’s easier said than done, so Public Health Dorset and LiveWell Dorset are working together to support people to make this change. We are encouraging people who
We want your views about changes to sexual health services
We’re planning to improve sexual health services in Dorset to make them easier to use. And we want to know if you think we’ve got it right. At the moment, the services available vary depending where in Dorset you live, and you could find that you need
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,
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