This year has been tough on all of us. Whether you’ve been impacted by furlough, job losses or face the pressures of being a key worker in the NHS or retail, coronavirus has created mass uncertainty. It’s important that local people can access information and signposting for their mental health and wellbeing. The Poole Dolphin Centre has recognised this and to offer a solution, they’ve...
Dorset based singer/songwriter Keiran Knowles is due to release his second single, ‘Shout Out Loud’ at midnight 9th October. The song encourages listeners to talk to someone and not to be afraid to ‘Shout Out Loud’ about how they feel, especially if they are struggling with their mental wellbeing.
Its timely release coincides with World Mental Health Day on...
Dorset Police Chief Constable James Vaughan is paying tribute to serving Police Constable Mandy Berrystone who has sadly suddenly died. The ambulance service was called to Mandy’s home in Poole on the evening of Wednesday 30 September 2020 following reports of a medical emergency. Mandy, 34, was taken to hospital,...
A wonderful friend of mine posted that the number of UK deaths from flu/pneumonia last week was 1,260 and suggested therefore that our response to Covid-19 may be unnecessarily cautious. This led me to do a little research and I'm presenting this below in the hope that people find...
National Fitness Day is celebrated on 23rd September and, as an advocate of getting active to improve mental health, local charity Dorset Mind is excited to announce a new partnership with New Body Fitness Gyms. Based in Bridport and Weymouth, the partners will work together to promote the benefits of fitness for improving mental health and creating a positive mindset. The gym hopes to raise mental health awareness and...
Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward following a serious road traffic collision between Yetminster and Chetnole.
The incident was reported at 4.51pm on Tuesday 15 September 2020 and involved a grey Isuzu Trooper, driven by a 43-year-old woman from Chetnole, and a cyclist. It...
As part of its ‘Get Set To Go’ programme, Dorset Mind has partnered with Resurface to provide an affordable 12-week course of structured activity. It’s aimed at adults aged 30+, who want to improve their mental wellbeing.
The ethos behind Resurface is to utilise proven therapeutic benefits of surfing, yoga and cold-water immersion to offer a lifestyle activity programme for people looking to improve their mental health and quality of life.
Starting on the...
On World Suicide Prevention Day (10th September), Dorset Mind reminds people about the vital importance of talking openly about their mental health, especially after the enforced restrictions of lockdown.
The full impact of the global pandemic has not been felt yet, but the charity has witnessed a considerable rise in...
This October, Dorset Wildlife Trust is once again offering its free Will writing service to its 25,000 members.
The free Will service is for members wishing to make a simple Will or update an existing one. There is absolutely no obligation to leave a gift to Dorset Wildlife Trust for this service, but wewould be honoured if our members will support the...
Emergency services personnel and members of the public who experienced stress and other issues during the pandemic are to benefit from free mental health workshops.
The interactive sessions will be delivered online by Dorset Mind from 14-19th September. These will be funded by a Safer Dorset Fund Covid-19 grant, provided by the Office...
